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:

  • $ 37 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 2.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 874* (16002 LSL)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 62 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 21 per person
  • $ 5.7 per person
  • $ 3.8 per person

Total budget:

$ 1703* (31206 LSL)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 81 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 24 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • $ 7.7 per person

Total budget:

$ 2303* (42196 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 2024

Cost of living: Lesotho VS United States

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Lesotho in 2024 is 54% 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:

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 4% moreTravel 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 60% less than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 6.9/person
($ 3.3 to $ 11)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 12/person
($ 5.5 to $ 14)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 37
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 7.9 to $ 12)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.7 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.5 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 1.7)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.4
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 1.4/cup
($ 1 to $ 1.7)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.9/can
($ 0.6 to $ 1.2)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Lesotho: Hotel and accommodation budget

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Lesotho costs 66% less than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 46/night
($ 28 to $ 231)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 57/night
($ 39 to $ 168)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 150
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 68/night
($ 42 to $ 229)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 51 to $ 377)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 302
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 94/night
($ 50 to $ 385)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 453
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 46/month
($ 28 to $ 231)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 93/month
($ 41 to $ 451)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 67/month
($ 40 to $ 196)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 200
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 92/month
($ 42 to $ 377)

58% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220
Family room
Family room
$ 87/month
($ 63 to $ 108)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 198

Lesotho: Supermarket food budget

On average, the price of supermarket food in Lesotho costs 56% less than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 0.7/500g
($ 0.7 to $ 0.8)

77% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Rice
Rice
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.4
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.1/12 eggs
($ 0.9 to $ 1.5)

67% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Chicken
Chicken
$ 6.3/kg
( $ 6.3)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 1.5/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.4)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.4 to $ 1.9)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.1)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Lesotho: Public and private transport budget

On average, the price of transport in Lesotho costs 46% less than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.6/km
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.4)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 0.7
($ 0.6 to $ 0.7)

80% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Lesotho: Leisure activity budget

On average, budget for leisure activities in Lesotho costs 79% less than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 3.8/ticket
( $ 3.8)

71% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 2.6/hr
( $ 2.6)

87% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Lesotho: Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes

On average, shopping budget in Lesotho costs 16% less than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 4.5/pack
( $ 4.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 60
($ 24 to $ 84)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 51
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 38
($ 14 to $ 64)

11% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42

Plane ticket budget

London → Maseru
London → Maseru
London → Maseru
$ 1137
(fair price: $ 962)

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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, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

Information about cost of living in Lesotho updated on 11-11-2024.

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