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Cost of Living & Prices:
Lesotho vs. United States

Compare the cost of living and prices of goods and services, such as consumer goods prices, housing costs, average wages and more, to learn about differences and similarities between countries.

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Grocery

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Lesotho vs. United States - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 2.99 times less for grocery shopping in Lesotho than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 6.66 PLN (1.86 USD) in Lesotho and 26.58 PLN (7.41 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.9% lower in Lesotho.

6.66 PLN
26.58 PLN

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 6.89 PLN (1.92 USD) in Lesotho and 9.04 PLN (2.52 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23.8% lower in Lesotho.

6.89 PLN
9.04 PLN

Beef Round (1kg) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat)

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 20.27 PLN (5.65 USD) in Lesotho and 71.52 PLN (19.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.7% lower in Lesotho.

20.27 PLN
71.52 PLN

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 17.77 PLN (4.95 USD) in Lesotho and 64.56 PLN (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Lesotho.

17.77 PLN
64.56 PLN

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 22.77 PLN (6.35 USD) in Lesotho and 57.68 PLN (16.08 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.5% lower in Lesotho.

22.77 PLN
57.68 PLN

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 18.88 PLN (5.26 USD) in Lesotho and 68.15 PLN (19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.3% lower in Lesotho.

18.88 PLN
68.15 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 5.24 PLN (1.46 USD) in Lesotho and 11.98 PLN (3.34 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.3% lower in Lesotho.

5.24 PLN
11.98 PLN

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 5.55 PLN (1.55 USD) for 12 eggs in Lesotho and 25.79 PLN (7.19 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.5% lower in Lesotho.

5.55 PLN
25.79 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 6.11 PLN (1.7 USD) in Lesotho and 13.67 PLN (3.81 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Lesotho.

6.11 PLN
13.67 PLN

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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89.64 PLN

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 5.7 PLN (1.59 USD) in Lesotho and 10.55 PLN (2.94 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 46% lower in Lesotho.

5.70 PLN
10.55 PLN

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 2.92 PLN (0.82 USD) in Lesotho and 17.97 PLN (5.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.8% lower in Lesotho.

2.92 PLN
17.97 PLN

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 23.88 PLN (6.66 USD) in Lesotho and 61.55 PLN (17.16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.2% lower in Lesotho.

23.88 PLN
61.55 PLN

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 4.06 PLN (1.13 USD) in Lesotho and 5.7 PLN (1.59 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.8% lower in Lesotho.

4.06 PLN
5.70 PLN

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 4.55 PLN (1.27 USD) in Lesotho and 14.38 PLN (4.01 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.4% lower in Lesotho.

4.55 PLN
14.38 PLN

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 8.89 PLN (2.48 USD) in Lesotho and 20.52 PLN (5.72 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.7% lower in Lesotho.

8.89 PLN
20.52 PLN

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 5.72 PLN (1.59 USD) in Lesotho and 13.41 PLN (3.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.3% lower in Lesotho.

5.72 PLN
13.41 PLN

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 7.77 PLN (2.17 USD) in Lesotho and 29.66 PLN (8.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.8% lower in Lesotho.

7.77 PLN
29.66 PLN

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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32.21 PLN

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 8.89 PLN (2.48 USD) in Lesotho and 22.85 PLN (6.37 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 61.1% lower in Lesotho.

8.89 PLN
22.85 PLN

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 3.02 PLN (0.84 USD) in Lesotho and 8.93 PLN (2.49 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.2% lower in Lesotho.

3.02 PLN
8.93 PLN

Restaurant

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Lesotho vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.51 times less for meals in restaurants in Lesotho than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 6.94 PLN (1.94 USD) in Lesotho and 21.02 PLN (5.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67% lower in Lesotho.

6.94 PLN
21.02 PLN

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 5.11 PLN (1.42 USD) in Lesotho and 11.84 PLN (3.3 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 56.8% lower in Lesotho.

5.11 PLN
11.84 PLN

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 7.22 PLN (2.01 USD) in Lesotho and 28.69 PLN (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.8% lower in Lesotho.

7.22 PLN
28.69 PLN

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 8.88 PLN (2.48 USD) in Lesotho and 43.04 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Lesotho.

8.88 PLN
43.04 PLN

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 33.31 PLN (9.29 USD) in Lesotho and 43.04 PLN (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 22.6% lower in Lesotho.

33.31 PLN
43.04 PLN

Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 111.04 PLN (30.96 USD) in Lesotho and 502.16 PLN (140 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Lesotho.

111.04 PLN
502.16 PLN

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 38.86 PLN (10.83 USD) in Lesotho and 93.26 PLN (26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 58.3% lower in Lesotho.

38.86 PLN
93.26 PLN

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 3.04 PLN (0.85 USD) in Lesotho and 9.15 PLN (2.55 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.8% lower in Lesotho.

3.04 PLN
9.15 PLN

Fuel

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Lesotho vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.14 times more for fuel in Lesotho than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 3.95 PLN (1.1 USD) in Lesotho and 3.53 PLN (0.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 10.6% lower in the United States.

3.95 PLN
3.53 PLN

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 3.9 PLN (1.09 USD) in Lesotho and 3.33 PLN (0.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 14.6% lower in the United States.

3.90 PLN
3.33 PLN

Transportation

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Lesotho vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 4.14 times less for transportation in Lesotho than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 111.04 PLN (30.96 USD) in Lesotho and 473.47 PLN (132 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.5% lower in Lesotho.

111.04 PLN
473.47 PLN

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 2.89 PLN (0.8 USD) in Lesotho and 10.4 PLN (2.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.2% lower in Lesotho.

2.89 PLN
10.40 PLN

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 39.97 PLN (11.14 USD) in Lesotho and 150.65 PLN (42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.5% lower in Lesotho.

39.97 PLN
150.65 PLN

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 2.67 PLN (0.74 USD) in Lesotho and 7.78 PLN (2.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 65.7% lower in Lesotho.

2.67 PLN
7.78 PLN

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 2.89 PLN (0.8 USD) in Lesotho and 17.9 PLN (4.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.9% lower in Lesotho.

2.89 PLN
17.90 PLN

Sports & entertainment

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Lesotho vs. United States - costs related to entertainment and sports.

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

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71.74 PLN

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 119.41 PLN (33.29 USD) in Lesotho and 565.9 PLN (157.77 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.9% lower in Lesotho.

119.41 PLN
565.90 PLN

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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233.15 PLN

Flats for rent

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Lesotho vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 23.02 times less for renting an apartment in Lesotho than in the United States.

Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 592.25 PLN (165.12 USD) in Lesotho and 14554 PLN (4057.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.9% lower in Lesotho.

592.25 PLN
14 554 PLN

Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and one bedroom, you will pay 310.94 PLN (86.69 USD) in Lesotho and 9122 PLN (2543.17 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in Lesotho.

310.94 PLN
9 122 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre

For renting an apartment in the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 1592 PLN (443.93 USD) in Lesotho and 29489 PLN (8221.43 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 94.6% lower in Lesotho.

1 592 PLN
29 489 PLN

Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre

For renting an apartment outside the city center consisting of a living room and three bedrooms, you will pay 629.2 PLN (175.42 USD) in Lesotho and 18747 PLN (5226.67 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 96.6% lower in Lesotho.

629.20 PLN
18 747 PLN

Flats for sale

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Lesotho vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment. You would pay 31.91 times less for buying an apartment in Lesotho than in the United States.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

For one square meter of an apartment in the city center you will pay 1410 PLN (393.05 USD) in Lesotho and 62251 PLN (17355.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 97.7% lower in Lesotho.

1 410 PLN
62 251 PLN

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

For one square meter of an apartment outside the city center, you will pay 1909 PLN (532.26 USD) in Lesotho and 43674 PLN (12176.1 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 95.6% lower in Lesotho.

1 909 PLN
43 674 PLN

Salary

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Lesotho vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Lesotho is 6.5 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 2838 PLN (791.32 USD) in Lesotho and 18455 PLN (5145.25 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 84.6% lower in Lesotho.

2 838 PLN
18 455 PLN

Hotels

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Lesotho vs. United States - prices of accommodation in hostels, guesthouses, and hotels.

One star

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372 PLN

Two stars

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525 PLN

Three stars

270 PLN
700 PLN

Four stars

-
905 PLN

Five stars

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2 156 PLN

Average accommodation prices based on Expedia.com data • Update: 15 Dec 2024 (1 night stay for 2 people on 29 Dec 2024) • Lesotho: 1 cities, 8 hotels • United States: 20 cities, 3762 hotels

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