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

Apples (1kg)

One kilogram of apples costs 1.64 EUR (1.92 USD) in Lesotho and 4.98 EUR (5.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 67.1% lower in Lesotho.

1.64 EUR
4.98 EUR

Banana (1kg)

1 kilogram of bananas costs 1.77 EUR (2.07 USD) in Lesotho and 2.04 EUR (2.39 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 13.2% lower in Lesotho.

1.77 EUR
2.04 EUR

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

One kilogram of beef or similar meat costs 4.37 EUR (5.13 USD) in Lesotho and 17.91 EUR (20.99 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75.6% lower in Lesotho.

4.37 EUR
17.91 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

A bottle of medium-grade wine costs 3.94 EUR (4.61 USD) in Lesotho and 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 74.3% lower in Lesotho.

3.94 EUR
15.36 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

One kilogram of chicken fillet costs 4.06 EUR (4.75 USD) in Lesotho and 14.86 EUR (17.42 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.7% lower in Lesotho.

4.06 EUR
14.86 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

A pack of 20 cigarettes costs 4.06 EUR (4.75 USD) in Lesotho and 13.65 EUR (16 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 70.3% lower in Lesotho.

4.06 EUR
13.65 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

Domestic beer in a 0.5 liter bottle costs 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Lesotho and 2.74 EUR (3.21 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 66.1% lower in Lesotho.

0.93 EUR
2.74 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

You will pay 1.13 EUR (1.32 USD) for 12 eggs in Lesotho and 4.04 EUR (4.74 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72% lower in Lesotho.

1.13 EUR
4.04 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.91 EUR (1.06 USD) in Lesotho and 3.35 EUR (3.93 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.8% lower in Lesotho.

0.91 EUR
3.35 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

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21.32 EUR

Lettuce (1 head)

One head of lettuce costs 1.15 EUR (1.34 USD) in Lesotho and 2.42 EUR (2.84 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 52.5% lower in Lesotho.

1.15 EUR
2.42 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

One loaf of fresh white bread costs 0.63 EUR (0.74 USD) in Lesotho and 3.64 EUR (4.27 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 82.7% lower in Lesotho.

0.63 EUR
3.64 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

One kilogram of locally produced cheese costs 3.08 EUR (3.61 USD) in Lesotho and 14.26 EUR (16.71 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 78.4% lower in Lesotho.

3.08 EUR
14.26 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

One liter of milk costs 0.8 EUR (0.94 USD) in Lesotho and 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 25.2% lower in Lesotho.

0.80 EUR
1.07 EUR

Onion (1kg)

One kilogram of onions costs 1.43 EUR (1.68 USD) in Lesotho and 3.33 EUR (3.9 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 57.1% lower in Lesotho.

1.43 EUR
3.33 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

One kilogram of oranges costs 1.79 EUR (2.1 USD) in Lesotho and 4.55 EUR (5.33 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 60.7% lower in Lesotho.

1.79 EUR
4.55 EUR

Potato (1kg)

One kilogram of potatoes costs 1.37 EUR (1.6 USD) in Lesotho and 3.63 EUR (4.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 62.3% lower in Lesotho.

1.37 EUR
3.63 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

One kilogram of white rice costs 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in Lesotho and 7.01 EUR (8.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 77.3% lower in Lesotho.

1.59 EUR
7.01 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

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7.66 EUR

Tomato (1kg)

One kilogram of tomatoes costs 1.54 EUR (1.81 USD) in Lesotho and 5.33 EUR (6.25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 71.1% lower in Lesotho.

1.54 EUR
5.33 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

A 1.5 liter bottle of water costs 0.87 EUR (1.03 USD) in Lesotho and 2.13 EUR (2.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 59.2% lower in Lesotho.

0.87 EUR
2.13 EUR

Restaurant

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Lesotho vs. United States - expenses on meals in restaurants. You would pay 3.3 times less for meals in restaurants in Lesotho than in the United States.

Cappuccino (regular)

For a cappuccino in a restaurant, you'll pay 1.07 EUR (1.25 USD) in Lesotho and 4.45 EUR (5.22 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76% lower in Lesotho.

1.07 EUR
4.45 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of Coca-Cola or Pepsi costs 0.57 EUR (0.66 USD) in Lesotho and 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.2% lower in Lesotho.

0.57 EUR
2.39 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

Domestic beer with a capacity of 0.5 liters costs 0.71 EUR (0.83 USD) in Lesotho and 6.83 EUR (8 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.6% lower in Lesotho.

0.71 EUR
6.83 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of imported beer costs 0.94 EUR (1.11 USD) in Lesotho and 8.53 EUR (10 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89% lower in Lesotho.

0.94 EUR
8.53 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

A McMeal or similar meal at McDonald's costs 8.3 EUR (9.72 USD) in Lesotho and 10.24 EUR (12 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 18.9% lower in Lesotho.

8.30 EUR
10.24 EUR

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

A three-course meal for two people at a mid-range restaurant costs 21.36 EUR (25.04 USD) in Lesotho and 85.32 EUR (100 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 75% lower in Lesotho.

21.36 EUR
85.32 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

A meal at an inexpensive restaurant costs 9.54 EUR (11.19 USD) in Lesotho and 21.33 EUR (25 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 55.3% lower in Lesotho.

9.54 EUR
21.33 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

A 0.33 liter bottle of water costs 0.24 EUR (0.28 USD) in Lesotho and 1.88 EUR (2.2 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 87.2% lower in Lesotho.

0.24 EUR
1.88 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 0.93 EUR (1.09 USD) in Lesotho and 0.81 EUR (0.95 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 12.9% lower in the United States.

0.93 EUR
0.81 EUR

Gasoline 1L

A liter of gasoline costs 0.92 EUR (1.07 USD) in Lesotho and 0.78 EUR (0.92 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 15.2% lower in the United States.

0.92 EUR
0.78 EUR

Transportation

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Lesotho vs. United States - costs of transportation and public communication. You would pay 6.64 times less for transportation in Lesotho than in the United States.

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

The monthly ticket price for public transportation is 17.6 EUR (20.63 USD) in Lesotho and 110.06 EUR (129 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 84% lower in Lesotho.

17.60 EUR
110.06 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

The one-way ticket price for local transportation is 0.45 EUR (0.53 USD) in Lesotho and 2.35 EUR (2.75 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 80.9% lower in Lesotho.

0.45 EUR
2.35 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

The cost of a one-hour taxi stand/wait is 2.86 EUR (3.36 USD) in Lesotho and 25.6 EUR (30 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 88.8% lower in Lesotho.

2.86 EUR
25.60 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

The fare for each kilometer traveled is 0.27 EUR (0.32 USD) in Lesotho and 1.59 EUR (1.86 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 83% lower in Lesotho.

0.27 EUR
1.59 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

The initial fare during a taxi ride is 0.41 EUR (0.48 USD) in Lesotho and 3.84 EUR (4.5 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 89.3% lower in Lesotho.

0.41 EUR
3.84 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 3.58 EUR (4.2 USD) in Lesotho and 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Lesotho.

3.58 EUR
15.36 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

The monthly fee for entry to the fitness club is 23.07 EUR (27.04 USD) in Lesotho and 83.84 EUR (98.26 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 72.5% lower in Lesotho.

23.07 EUR
83.84 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

The cost of renting a tennis court for one hour on the weekend is 2.39 EUR (2.8 USD) in Lesotho and 32.42 EUR (38 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Lesotho.

2.39 EUR
32.42 EUR

Flats for rent

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Lesotho vs. United States - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 13.88 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 238.62 EUR (279.68 USD) in Lesotho and 3243 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Lesotho.

238.62 EUR
3 243 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 141.58 EUR (165.94 USD) in Lesotho and 2031 EUR (2380.18 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93% lower in Lesotho.

141.58 EUR
2 031 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 417.59 EUR (489.44 USD) in Lesotho and 6053 EUR (7094.09 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 93.1% lower in Lesotho.

417.59 EUR
6 053 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 270.44 EUR (316.97 USD) in Lesotho and 3504 EUR (4107.47 USD) in the United States. The price of this product is 92.3% lower in Lesotho.

270.44 EUR
3 504 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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12 182 EUR

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

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7 914 EUR

Salary

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Lesotho vs. United States - average salary. The average salary in Lesotho is 8.02 times lower than in the United States.

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

The average monthly salary after taxes is 638 EUR (747.78 USD) in Lesotho and 5117 EUR (5996.99 USD) in the United States. The average salary is 87.5% lower in Lesotho.

638.00 EUR
5 117 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

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88.5 EUR

Two stars

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125 EUR

Three stars

64.1 EUR
167 EUR

Four stars

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215 EUR

Five stars

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513 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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