Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Lesotho is 1.02 times more expensive as compared to Eritrea.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Lesotho and Eritrea. We have created 172 cost-of-living indicators. We average the prices of all those indicators and take a mathematically calculated approach to determine which country is more expensive to live in between Lesotho and Eritrea.
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Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 4,000 LSL (212 USD) | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 7,000 LSL (371 USD) | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 10,000 LSL (530 USD) | 7,000 ERN (462 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 2,500 LSL (132.50 USD) | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 5,000 LSL (265 USD) | 3,500 ERN (231 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 7,500 LSL (397.50 USD) | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 3 % | 6 % |
Realtor Commission | 3 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Lesotho is 1.12 times more expensive than Eritrea.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 8,000 LSL (424 USD) | 15,000 ERN (990 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 1,200 LSL (63.60 USD) | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 48.15% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Lesotho costs 2.33 times less compared to Eritrea.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 700 LSL (37.10 USD) | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 74.30% less in Lesotho compared to Eritrea.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 14 LSL (0.74 USD) | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 8 LSL (0.42 USD) | 10 ERN (0.66 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 12 LSL (0.64 USD) | 30 ERN (1.98 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) |
In Lesotho, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 3.40 times less expensive than the cost in Eritrea.
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 71.36% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Apples (1 KG) | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) | 40 ERN (2.64 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 12 LSL (0.64 USD) | 30 ERN (1.98 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 18 LSL (0.95 USD) | 70 ERN (4.62 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 10 LSL (0.53 USD) | 40 ERN (2.64 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 35 LSL (1.85 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 3.81 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 250 ERN (16.50 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) |
Soft Drink | 10 LSL (0.53 USD) | 30 ERN (1.98 USD) |
Pizza for One | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 45 LSL (2.38 USD) | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 85.67% less in Lesotho compared to Eritrea.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 80 ERN (5.28 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 4.03 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 8 LSL (0.42 USD) | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 5 LSL (0.27 USD) | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 5 LSL (0.27 USD) | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 3 LSL (0.16 USD) | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 4.94 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 180,000 LSL (9,540 USD) | 80,000 ERN (5,280 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 9 % | 10 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 15 ERN (0.99 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 75 LSL (3.98 USD) | 60 ERN (3.96 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | 10 LSL 0.53 USD | Yet to Update |
You would have to pay 1.73 times more for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Lesotho compared to that of Eritrea.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Doctor Visit | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 350 LSL (18.55 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) |
Eye Exam | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 250 ERN (16.50 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 120 LSL (6.36 USD) | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) |
Vaccinations | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 1.85 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Haircuts | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) | 20 ERN (1.32 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 2.54 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
Women's Dress | 350 LSL (18.55 USD) | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) |
Summer Dress | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) |
Men's Suit | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 700 LSL (37.10 USD) | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 600 LSL (31.80 USD) | 700 ERN (46.20 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 700 ERN (46.20 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Socks For Men | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) |
Socks For Women | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 50 ERN (3.30 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 600 LSL (31.80 USD) | 800 ERN (52.80 USD) |
Sportswear | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 1.92 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Children's Jeans | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 2,000 ERN (132 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 900 LSL (47.70 USD) | 1,500 ERN (99 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 1,200 LSL (63.60 USD) | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 1.63 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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PreSchool Fees | 700 LSL (37.10 USD) | 1,200 ERN (79.20 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 1,200 LSL (63.60 USD) | 3,000 ERN (198 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 1,500 LSL (79.50 USD) | 4,000 ERN (264 USD) |
Private School Fees | 3,000 LSL (159 USD) | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 5,000 LSL (265 USD) | 10,000 ERN (660 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 10,000 LSL (530 USD) | 20,000 ERN (1,320 USD) |
After School Activities | 600 LSL (31.80 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Special Education Services | 1,500 LSL (79.50 USD) | 600 ERN (39.60 USD) |
Tutoring | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 700 ERN (46.20 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
School Supplies | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 2.34 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) |
Gym Membership | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 40 LSL (2.12 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Bowling | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Mini Golf | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) |
Video Games | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) |
Streaming Services | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 1,000 ERN (66 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 3.78 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Language Classes | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
Art Classes | 40 LSL (2.12 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Music Lessons | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) | 300 ERN (19.80 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 400 ERN (26.40 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Educational Software | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Eritrea, you would have to pay 5.41 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 9,000 LSL (477 USD) | 5,000 ERN (330 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 7,500 LSL (397.50 USD) | 3,500 ERN (231 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 66.67 LSL per hour (3.53 USD) | 33.33 ERN per hour (2.20 USD) |
Average Bonus | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 500 ERN (33 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 5 % |
Social Security Contributions | 5 % | 8 % |
Pension Contributions | 2.5 % | 6 % |
Cost of Living Index | 50 | 35 |
Median Household Income | 6,000 LSL (318 USD) | 4,000 ERN (264 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, you would earn 1.45 times more salary as compared to Eritrea.
Indicators | Lesotho | Eritrea |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 200 ERN (13.20 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 100 ERN (6.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 150 ERN (9.90 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.20 times more in Lesotho, as compared to Eritrea.
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