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Cost of Living & Prices:
United States vs. Lesotho

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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United States vs. Lesotho - grocery purchase prices. You would pay on average 3.41 times more for grocery shopping in the United States than in Lesotho.

Apples (1kg)

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

4.98 EUR
1.64 EUR

Banana (1kg)

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

2.04 EUR
1.77 EUR

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

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

17.91 EUR
4.37 EUR

Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)

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

15.36 EUR
3.94 EUR

Chicken Fillets (1kg)

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

14.86 EUR
4.06 EUR

Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro)

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

13.65 EUR
4.06 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle)

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

2.74 EUR
0.93 EUR

Eggs (regular) (12)

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

4.04 EUR
1.13 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

3.35 EUR
0.91 EUR

Johnnie Walker Red Label Whisky 0.7 Litre

21.32 EUR
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Lettuce (1 head)

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

2.42 EUR
1.15 EUR

Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g)

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

3.64 EUR
0.63 EUR

Local Cheese (1kg)

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

14.26 EUR
3.08 EUR

Milk (regular), (1 liter)

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

1.07 EUR
0.80 EUR

Onion (1kg)

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

3.33 EUR
1.43 EUR

Oranges (1kg)

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

4.55 EUR
1.79 EUR

Potato (1kg)

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

3.63 EUR
1.37 EUR

Rice (white), (1kg)

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

7.01 EUR
1.59 EUR

Smirnoff Red Label Vodka 0.7 Litre

7.66 EUR
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Tomato (1kg)

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

5.33 EUR
1.54 EUR

Water (1.5 liter bottle)

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

2.13 EUR
0.87 EUR

Restaurant

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

Cappuccino (regular)

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

4.45 EUR
1.07 EUR

Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)

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

2.39 EUR
0.57 EUR

Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)

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

6.83 EUR
0.71 EUR

Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)

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

8.53 EUR
0.94 EUR

McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal)

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

10.24 EUR
8.30 EUR

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

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

85.32 EUR
21.36 EUR

Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant

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

21.33 EUR
9.54 EUR

Water (0.33 liter bottle)

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

1.88 EUR
0.24 EUR

Fuel

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

Diesel 1L

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

0.81 EUR
0.93 EUR

Gasoline 1L

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

0.78 EUR
0.92 EUR

Transportation

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

Monthly Pass (Regular Price)

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

110.06 EUR
17.60 EUR

One-way Ticket (Local Transport)

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

2.35 EUR
0.45 EUR

Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff)

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

25.60 EUR
2.86 EUR

Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff)

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

1.59 EUR
0.27 EUR

Taxi Start (Normal Tariff)

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

3.84 EUR
0.41 EUR

Sports & entertainment

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

Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat

The ticket price for a foreign film in the cinema is 15.36 EUR (18 USD) in the United States and 3.58 EUR (4.2 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 76.7% lower in Lesotho.

15.36 EUR
3.58 EUR

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult

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

83.84 EUR
23.07 EUR

Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend)

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

32.42 EUR
2.39 EUR

Flats for rent

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United States vs. Lesotho - costs of renting an apartment. You would pay about 13.88 times more for renting an apartment in the United States than in Lesotho.

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 3243 EUR (3800.48 USD) in the United States and 238.62 EUR (279.68 USD) in Lesotho. The price of this product is 92.6% lower in Lesotho.

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

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

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

3 504 EUR
270.44 EUR

Flats for sale

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

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre

12 182 EUR
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Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre

7 914 EUR
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Salary

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

Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax)

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

5 117 EUR
638.00 EUR

Hotels

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

One star

88.5 EUR
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Two stars

125 EUR
-

Three stars

167 EUR
64.1 EUR

Four stars

215 EUR
-

Five stars

513 EUR
-

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

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