Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Lesotho is 1.21 times less expensive as compared to Kenya.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Lesotho and Kenya. 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 Kenya.
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 Indicators  | Lesotho  | Kenya  |
|---|---|---|
1 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 4,000 LSL (212 USD) | 45,000 KES (310.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 7,000 LSL (371 USD) | 80,000 KES (552 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center  | 10,000 LSL (530 USD) | 120,000 KES (828 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 2,500 LSL (132.50 USD) | 25,000 KES (172.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 5,000 LSL (265 USD) | 45,000 KES (310.50 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center  | 7,500 LSL (397.50 USD) | 70,000 KES (483 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month  | 3 % | 12 % |
Realtor Commission  | 3 % | 2 % |
Property Taxes  | Yet to Update | 0.1 to 0.4 % |
The average housing cost in Lesotho is 1.43 times less expensive than Kenya.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Basic Home Furnishing  | 8,000 LSL (424 USD) | 100,000 KES (690 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month  | 1,200 LSL (63.60 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month  | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month  | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 21.80% less for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Lesotho costs 1.63 times less compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Standard Wifi Cost Per Month  | 700 LSL (37.10 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 89.07% more in Lesotho compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Long Grain Rice (1 KG)  | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter)  | 14 LSL (0.74 USD) | 120 KES (0.83 USD) |
Water (1 Liter)  | 8 LSL (0.42 USD) | 20 KES (0.14 USD) |
Bread (500 gm)  | 12 LSL (0.64 USD) | 70 KES (0.48 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen)  | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG)  | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG)  | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
In Lesotho, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.21 times more expensive than the cost in Kenya.
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 8.86% more for Groceries.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Apples (1 KG)  | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG)  | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 120 KES (0.83 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG)  | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG)  | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG)  | 12 LSL (0.64 USD) | 80 KES (0.55 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG)  | 18 LSL (0.95 USD) | 250 KES (1.72 USD) |
Onions (1 KG)  | 10 LSL (0.53 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG)  | 35 LSL (1.85 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 1.07 times more for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Meal at a Resonable Restaurant  | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal  | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Normal Coffee  | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Soft Drink  | 10 LSL (0.53 USD) | 70 KES (0.48 USD) |
Pizza for One  | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 1,200 KES (8.28 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal  | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20  | 45 LSL (2.38 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 26.47% less in Lesotho compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Wine Mid-Range Bottle  | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Glass of Wine  | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter  | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter  | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter  | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter  | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 2.00 times less for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Monthly Public Transportation Pass  | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket  | 8 LSL (0.42 USD) | 50 KES (0.34 USD) |
Single Train Ticket  | Yet to Update () | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Domestic Airplane Ticket  | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 30,000 KES (207 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare  | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer  | 5 LSL (0.27 USD) | 50 KES (0.34 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day  | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour  | 5 LSL (0.27 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour  | 3 LSL (0.16 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 4.25 times less for transportation.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost  | 180,000 LSL (9,540 USD) | 1,500,000 KES (10,350 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost  | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) |
Driving License Fees  | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost  | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 20,000 KES (138 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates  | 9 % | 13 % |
Fuel Per Liter  | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 200 KES (1.38 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon  | 75 LSL (3.98 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Average Toll Fees  | 10 LSL 0.53 USD | 800 KES 5.52 USD |
You would have to pay 1.11 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Lesotho compared to that of Kenya.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Doctor Visit  | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Specialist Visit  | 350 LSL (18.55 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Dentist Visit  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Eye Exam  | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening  | 120 LSL (6.36 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Physical Therapy  | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit  | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night  | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Vaccinations  | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Prescription Medication  | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication  | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums  | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles  | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 1.24 times less for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Cosmetic Procedures  | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Spa Treatment  | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost  | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost  | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost  | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Haircuts  | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Hair Coloring  | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Shampoo Price  | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 150 KES (1.03 USD) |
Toothpaste Price  | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) | 70 KES (0.48 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 2.55 times less for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Pair of Nike Running Shoes  | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 12,000 KES (82.80 USD) |
Men's Shirt  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Women's Dress  | 350 LSL (18.55 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Summer Dress  | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Men's Suit  | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 30,000 KES (207 USD) |
Men's Jeans  | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
Women's Jeans  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes  | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes  | 700 LSL (37.10 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes  | 600 LSL (31.80 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes  | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) |
Underwear For Men  | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Underwear For Women  | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Socks For Men  | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Socks For Women  | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 100 KES (0.69 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults  | 600 LSL (31.80 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Sportswear  | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 1.50 times less for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Children's Jeans  | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat  | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) |
Daycare for Infant  | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 15,000 KES (103.50 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler  | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 12,000 KES (82.80 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days  | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs  | 900 LSL (47.70 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities  | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids  | 1,200 LSL (63.60 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 1.10 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
PreSchool Fees  | 700 LSL (37.10 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Primary School Fees  | 1,200 LSL (63.60 USD) | 25,000 KES (172.50 USD) |
Secondary School Fees  | 1,500 LSL (79.50 USD) | 30,000 KES (207 USD) |
Private School Fees  | 3,000 LSL (159 USD) | 50,000 KES (345 USD) |
University Tuition Fees  | 5,000 LSL (265 USD) | 40,000 KES (276 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees  | 10,000 LSL (530 USD) | 100,000 KES (690 USD) |
After School Activities  | 600 LSL (31.80 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Special Education Services  | 1,500 LSL (79.50 USD) | 6,000 KES (41.40 USD) |
Tutoring  | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Textbooks Cost  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
School Supplies  | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 1.44 times less for school and education.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Movie Ticket (Single)  | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single)  | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single)  | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single)  | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Gym Membership  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access  | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket  | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 300 KES (2.07 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket  | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket  | 40 LSL (2.12 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Bowling  | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) | 800 KES (5.52 USD) |
Mini Golf  | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) | 600 KES (4.14 USD) |
Video Games  | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Streaming Services  | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental  | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 1,000 KES (6.90 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 8,000 KES (55.20 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 2.09 times less for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Language Classes  | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Parenting Classes  | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Art Classes  | 40 LSL (2.12 USD) | 2,000 KES (13.80 USD) |
Fitness Classes  | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
Music Lessons  | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Dance Lessons  | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) | 2,500 KES (17.25 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes  | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) | 500 KES (3.45 USD) |
Educational Software  | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) | 1,500 KES (10.35 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, instead of Kenya, you would have to pay 3.62 times less for Private Classes.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Average Gross Monthly Salary  | 9,000 LSL (477 USD) | 70,000 KES (483 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary  | 7,500 LSL (397.50 USD) | 50,000 KES (345 USD) |
Minimum Wages  | 66.67 LSL per hour (3.53 USD) | 500 KES per hour (3.45 USD) |
Average Bonus  | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) | 10,000 KES (69 USD) |
Income Tax Rate  | 0 to 15 % | 0 to 16 % |
Social Security Contributions  | 5 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions  | 2.5 % | 5 % |
Cost of Living Index  | 50 | 55 |
Median Household Income  | 6,000 LSL (318 USD) | 60,000 KES (414 USD) |
If you lived in Lesotho, you would earn 1.05 times less salary as compared to Kenya.
Indicators | Lesotho | Kenya |
|---|---|---|
Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate  | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) | 5,000 KES (34.50 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate  | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) | 4,000 KES (27.60 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate  | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) | 3,500 KES (24.15 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate  | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) | 3,000 KES (20.70 USD) |
Professional Services cost 2.24 times less in Lesotho, as compared to Kenya.
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