Travel budget and cost of living in Lesotho how much does a trip cost?
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Travel budget in Lesotho
Lesotho: calculate your travel budget
Lesotho: sample budgets by traveller type
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Lesotho for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- $ 57 for 2 ppl.
- $ 10.2 per person
- $ 2.4 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 1147* (16912 LSL)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- $ 58 for 2 ppl.
- $ 32 per person
- $ 3.9 per person
- $ 5.3 per person
Total budget:
$ 1949* (28742 LSL)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- $ 110 for 2 ppl.
- $ 52 per person
- $ 6.9 per person
- $ 10.5 per person
Total budget:
$ 3455* (50946 LSL)
* Estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks. This represents an average across the country (budget may vary depending on the city or region visited).
Cost of living in Lesotho in 2021
Cost of living: Lesotho VS United States
On average, the cost of living in Lesotho in 2021 is 44% less than in the United States (USA).
The graphic below shows the percentage of variation between prices United States in in the United States (USA) and United States by types of expenses:
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Cost of living in Lesotho by city
See the table below for the variation in the cost of living in different cities in Lesotho compared to the national average.
| Cities | /Lesotho | View Details |
|---|---|---|
| Maseru | 18% more | Travel budget and cost of living in Maseru |
Local prices in Lesotho by expense type
Lesotho: Restaurant budget
On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Lesotho costs 22% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
$ 21/person
( $ 21)
( $ 21)
33% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163 course dinner
$ 21/person
( $ 21)
( $ 21)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32McDonald's meal
$ 5.7/person
( $ 5.7)
( $ 5.7)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Local beer
$ 2.9 for 500ml
( $ 2.9)
( $ 2.9)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1Imported beer
$ 1 for 330ml
( $ 1)
( $ 1)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9Cappuccino
$ 2.9/cup
( $ 2.9)
( $ 2.9)
34% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4Fizzy drink
$ 1.8/can
( $ 1.8)
( $ 1.8)
8% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9Water bottle
$ 1.8/bottle
( $ 1.8)
( $ 1.8)
14% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Lesotho: Hotel and accommodation budget
On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Lesotho costs 51% less than in the United States (USA).
2-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 57 to $ 58)
($ 57 to $ 58)
54% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1263-star hotel
$ 58/night
($ 55 to $ 63)
($ 55 to $ 63)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1804-star hotel
$ 163/night
($ 116 to $ 211)
($ 116 to $ 211)
37% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2625-star hotel
$ 165/night
($ 165 to $ 165)
($ 165 to $ 165)
67% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 510Room with kitchen
$ 53/month
($ 52 to $ 53)
($ 52 to $ 53)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169Hotel with swimming pool
$ 127/month
($ 87 to $ 162)
($ 87 to $ 162)
23% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165Cottage or guest house
$ 55/month
($ 52 to $ 59)
($ 52 to $ 59)
75% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 223Family room
$ 150/month
($ 107 to $ 222)
($ 107 to $ 222)
14% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175Lesotho: Supermarket food budget
On average, the price of supermarket food in Lesotho costs 41% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.4)
($ 1 to $ 1.4)
42% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9Bread
$ 0.8/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 1)
($ 0.7 to $ 1)
70% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8Rice
$ 1.8/kg
( $ 1.8)
( $ 1.8)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4Eggs
$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.3 to $ 2)
($ 1.3 to $ 2)
30% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3Chicken
$ 3.5/kg
( $ 3.5)
( $ 3.5)
62% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.3Apples
$ 1.7/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 2)
($ 1.3 to $ 2)
63% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6Tomatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.3)
58% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3Potatoes
$ 1.8/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.5)
32% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6Water bottle
$ 1.1
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.4)
43% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8Lesotho: Public and private transport budget
On average, the price of transport in Lesotho costs 50% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
$ 0.6/ticket
( $ 0.6)
( $ 0.6)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2Taxi (per km)
$ 0.4/km
( $ 0.4)
( $ 0.4)
81% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6Petrol
$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)
($ 0.8 to $ 1.1)
38% more than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.6
( $ 0.6)
( $ 0.6)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3Lesotho: Leisure activity budget
On average, budget for leisure activities in Lesotho costs 67% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
$ 5.3/ticket
( $ 5.3)
( $ 5.3)
57% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13Tennis
$ 3.5/hr
( $ 3.5)
( $ 3.5)
78% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16Lesotho: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes
On average, shopping budget in Lesotho costs 34% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
$ 2.2/pack
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)
($ 1.9 to $ 2.4)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1Levi's jeans
$ 46
($ 36 to $ 57)
($ 36 to $ 57)
0% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46Summer dress
$ 27
($ 18 to $ 36)
($ 18 to $ 36)
29% less than in the United States (USA)
Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38Plane ticket budget
London → Maseru
$ 1192
(fair price: $ 1046)
(fair price: $ 1046)
About the information on the cost of living in Lesotho
The information about the cost of living in Lesotho shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including : Numbeo, Easyvoyage and Hotels.com.
Information about cost of living in Lesotho updated on 23-07-2021.