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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 3.59 times less for grocery shopping in Lesotho than in the United States.

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.6 EUR (1.82 USD) in Lesotho and 5.14 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 68.9% lower in Lesotho.

1.60 EUR
5.14 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.73 EUR (1.97 USD) in Lesotho and 2.1 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 17.6% lower in Lesotho.

1.73 EUR
2.10 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.28 EUR (4.87 USD) in Lesotho and 18.46 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.8% lower in Lesotho.

4.28 EUR
18.46 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.85 EUR (4.38 USD) in Lesotho and 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.7% lower in Lesotho.

3.85 EUR
15.83 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 3.97 EUR (4.52 USD) in Lesotho and 15.32 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.1% lower in Lesotho.

3.97 EUR
15.32 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 3.97 EUR (4.52 USD) in Lesotho and 14.07 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.8% lower in Lesotho.

3.97 EUR
14.07 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.91 EUR (1.04 USD) in Lesotho and 2.82 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.7% lower in Lesotho.

0.91 EUR
2.82 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.1 EUR (1.26 USD) for 12 eggs in Lesotho and 4.17 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.6% lower in Lesotho.

1.10 EUR
4.17 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.89 EUR (1.01 USD) in Lesotho and 3.46 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Lesotho.

0.89 EUR
3.46 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.97 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.12 EUR (1.28 USD) in Lesotho and 2.5 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.2% lower in Lesotho.

1.12 EUR
2.50 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.62 EUR (0.7 USD) in Lesotho and 3.75 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Lesotho.

0.62 EUR
3.75 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 3.02 EUR (3.43 USD) in Lesotho and 14.69 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 79.4% lower in Lesotho.

3.02 EUR
14.69 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.79 EUR (0.89 USD) in Lesotho and 1.1 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 28.2% lower in Lesotho.

0.79 EUR
1.10 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.4 EUR (1.59 USD) in Lesotho and 3.43 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Lesotho.

1.40 EUR
3.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.75 EUR (1.99 USD) in Lesotho and 4.69 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.7% lower in Lesotho.

1.75 EUR
4.69 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.34 EUR (1.52 USD) in Lesotho and 3.75 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 64.3% lower in Lesotho.

1.34 EUR
3.75 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.55 EUR (1.77 USD) in Lesotho and 7.23 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.6% lower in Lesotho.

1.55 EUR
7.23 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.90 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.51 EUR (1.72 USD) in Lesotho and 5.5 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Lesotho.

1.51 EUR
5.50 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.86 EUR (0.97 USD) in Lesotho and 2.2 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.9% lower in Lesotho.

0.86 EUR
2.20 EUR

Restaurant

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Lesotho vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.48 times less for meals in restaurants in Lesotho than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.04 EUR (1.19 USD) in Lesotho and 4.59 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Lesotho.

1.04 EUR
4.59 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.55 EUR (0.63 USD) in Lesotho and 2.46 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.6% lower in Lesotho.

0.55 EUR
2.46 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.69 EUR (0.79 USD) in Lesotho and 7.03 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 90.2% lower in Lesotho.

0.69 EUR
7.03 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.92 EUR (1.05 USD) in Lesotho and 8.79 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.5% lower in Lesotho.

0.92 EUR
8.79 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.12 EUR (9.24 USD) in Lesotho and 10.55 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 23% lower in Lesotho.

8.12 EUR
10.55 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 20.91 EUR (23.78 USD) in Lesotho and 87.93 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Lesotho.

20.91 EUR
87.93 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.34 EUR (10.63 USD) in Lesotho and 21.98 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.5% lower in Lesotho.

9.34 EUR
21.98 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.23 EUR (0.26 USD) in Lesotho and 1.93 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.1% lower in Lesotho.

0.23 EUR
1.93 EUR

Fuel

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Lesotho vs. United States - expenses related to fuel. You would pay 1.16 times more for fuel in Lesotho than in the United States.

Diesel 1L

A liter of diesel costs 0.96 EUR (1.09 USD) in Lesotho and 0.83 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.5% lower in the United States.

0.96 EUR
0.83 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.94 EUR (1.07 USD) in Lesotho and 0.81 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.8% lower in the United States.

0.94 EUR
0.81 EUR

Transportation

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Lesotho vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.99 times less for transportation in Lesotho than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.23 EUR (19.6 USD) in Lesotho and 113.43 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84.8% lower in Lesotho.

17.23 EUR
113.43 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.44 EUR (0.5 USD) in Lesotho and 2.42 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 81.8% lower in Lesotho.

0.44 EUR
2.42 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.8 EUR (3.19 USD) in Lesotho and 26.38 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.4% lower in Lesotho.

2.80 EUR
26.38 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.27 EUR (0.3 USD) in Lesotho and 1.64 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83.5% lower in Lesotho.

0.27 EUR
1.64 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.4 EUR (0.45 USD) in Lesotho and 3.96 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.9% lower in Lesotho.

0.40 EUR
3.96 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 3.5 EUR (3.98 USD) in Lesotho and 15.83 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.9% lower in Lesotho.

3.50 EUR
15.83 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 22.58 EUR (25.68 USD) in Lesotho and 86.4 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 73.9% lower in Lesotho.

22.58 EUR
86.40 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 2.34 EUR (2.66 USD) in Lesotho and 33.41 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in Lesotho.

2.34 EUR
33.41 EUR

Flats for rent

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Lesotho vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 14.62 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 233.6 EUR (265.66 USD) in Lesotho and 3342 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in Lesotho.

233.60 EUR
3 342 EUR

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 138.6 EUR (157.62 USD) in Lesotho and 2093 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Lesotho.

138.60 EUR
2 093 EUR

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 408.8 EUR (464.9 USD) in Lesotho and 6238 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.4% lower in Lesotho.

408.80 EUR
6 238 EUR

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 264.75 EUR (301.08 USD) in Lesotho and 3612 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.7% lower in Lesotho.

264.75 EUR
3 612 EUR

Flats for sale

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Lesotho vs. United States - costs of purchasing an apartment.

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

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12 555 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

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8 156 EUR

Salary

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Lesotho vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Lesotho is 8.44 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 624.57 EUR (710.29 USD) in Lesotho and 5273 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 88.2% lower in Lesotho.

624.57 EUR
5 273 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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91.2 EUR

Two stars

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129 EUR

Three stars

66.1 EUR
172 EUR

Four stars

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222 EUR

Five stars

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528 EUR

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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