Published: Monday, 21th October 2024
The cost of living in Tanzania is 1.16 times less expensive as compared to Lesotho.
On this page, you will find side-by-side cost comparison between Tanzania and Lesotho. 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 Tanzania and Lesotho.
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Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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1 BHK Apartment in City Center | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) | 4,000 LSL (212 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment in City Center | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) | 7,000 LSL (371 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment in City Center | 1,200,000 TZS (480 USD) | 10,000 LSL (530 USD) |
1 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) | 2,500 LSL (132.50 USD) |
2 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) | 5,000 LSL (265 USD) |
3 BHK Apartment outside City Center | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) | 7,500 LSL (397.50 USD) |
Mortgage Rates Per Month | 12 % | 3 % |
Realtor Commission | 1.5 % | 3 % |
Property Taxes | Yet to Update | Yet to Update |
The average housing cost in Tanzania is 1.15 times less expensive than Lesotho.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Basic Home Furnishing | 2,000,000 TZS (800 USD) | 8,000 LSL (424 USD) |
Electricity Cost Per Month | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 1,200 LSL (63.60 USD) |
Heating Cost Per Month | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) |
Cooling Cost Per Month | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) |
Water Supply Cost Per Month | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 41.59% more for Utilities.
The basic home furnishing in Tanzania costs 1.89 times more compared to Lesotho.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Standard Wifi Cost Per Month | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 700 LSL (37.10 USD) |
Mobile Phone Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) |
Landline Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) |
Cable TV Basic Plan Cost Per Month | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
The internet and communication costs 48.11% less in Tanzania compared to Lesotho.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Long Grain Rice (1 KG) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) |
Milk (1 Liter) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 14 LSL (0.74 USD) |
Water (1 Liter) | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) | 8 LSL (0.42 USD) |
Bread (500 gm) | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) | 12 LSL (0.64 USD) |
Eggs (1 Dozen) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) |
Cheese (1 KG) | 6,000 TZS (2.40 USD) | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) |
Chicken Breast (1 KG) | 4,000 TZS (1.60 USD) | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) |
In Tanzania, the cost of 1 Liter Water and 1 Liter Milk is 1.17 times less expensive than the cost in Lesotho.
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 38.28% less for Groceries.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Apples (1 KG) | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) |
Bananas (1 KG) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) |
Oranges (1 KG) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) |
Tomatoes (1 KG) | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) |
Potatoes (1 KG) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) | 12 LSL (0.64 USD) |
Lemons (1 KG) | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) | 18 LSL (0.95 USD) |
Onions (1 KG) | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) | 10 LSL (0.53 USD) |
Lentils (1 KG) | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) | 35 LSL (1.85 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 1.21 times less for Fruits and Vegetables.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Meal at a Resonable Restaurant | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) |
Three-Course Meal for Two | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
Fast Food Combo Meal | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) |
Normal Coffee | 1,500 TZS (0.60 USD) | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) |
Soft Drink | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) | 10 LSL (0.53 USD) |
Pizza for One | 8,000 TZS (3.20 USD) | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) |
Take-Out Delivery Meal | 6,000 TZS (2.40 USD) | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) |
Cigarette Pack of 20 | 4,000 TZS (1.60 USD) | 45 LSL (2.38 USD) |
Dining-Out costs 5.82% less in Tanzania compared to Lesotho.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Wine Mid-Range Bottle | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) |
Glass of Wine | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) |
Domestic Beer Half Liter | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) |
Imported Beer Half Liter | 3,000 TZS (1.20 USD) | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) |
Domestic Alcohol 1 Liter | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) |
Branded Alcohol 1 Liter | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 1.39 times more for usual hard drinks.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Monthly Public Transportation Pass | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) |
Single Public Transportation Ticket | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) | 8 LSL (0.42 USD) |
Single Train Ticket | Yet to Update () | Yet to Update () |
Domestic Airplane Ticket | 250,000 TZS (100 USD) | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) |
Taxi Start Fare | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) |
Taxi Rate Per Kilometer | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) | 5 LSL (0.27 USD) |
Car Rental Per Day | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) |
Parking Fees in City Center Per Hour | 1,000 TZS (0.40 USD) | 5 LSL (0.27 USD) |
Parking Fees outside City Center Per Hour | 500 TZS (0.20 USD) | 3 LSL (0.16 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 2.00 times more for transportation.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Reasonable Vehicle Purchase Cost | 15,000,000 TZS (6,000 USD) | 180,000 LSL (9,540 USD) |
Vehicle Registration Cost | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) |
Driving License Fees | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) |
Car Insurance Cost | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) |
Car Maintenance Cost | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
Car Loan Interest Rates | 15 % | 9 % |
Fuel Per Liter | 2,500 TZS (1 USD) | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) |
Fuel Per Gallon | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 75 LSL (3.98 USD) |
Average Toll Fees | Yet to Update | 10 LSL 0.53 USD |
You would have to pay 1.57 times less for Vehicle purchase, daily operation and maintenance in Tanzania compared to that of Lesotho.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Doctor Visit | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) |
Specialist Visit | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 350 LSL (18.55 USD) |
Dentist Visit | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
Eye Exam | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) |
Mental Health Counseling | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
Preventive Health Screening | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 120 LSL (6.36 USD) |
Physical Therapy | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) |
Emergency Room Visit | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) |
Hospital Stay Per Night | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) |
Vaccinations | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) |
Prescription Medication | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) |
Over the Counter Medication | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) |
Health Insurance Premiums | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) |
Health Insurance Deductibles | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 1.82 times more for Health and Medical Treatment.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Cosmetic Procedures | 300,000 TZS (120 USD) | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) |
Spa Treatment | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) |
Manicure Pedicure Cost | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) | 70 LSL (3.71 USD) |
Optical Glasses Cost | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) |
Contact Lenses Cost | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) |
Haircuts | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) |
Hair Coloring | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) |
Shampoo Price | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) |
Toothpaste Price | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 3.53 times more for Personal Care Items and Treatment.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Pair of Nike Running Shoes | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) |
Men's Shirt | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
Women's Dress | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 350 LSL (18.55 USD) |
Summer Dress | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) |
Men's Suit | 600,000 TZS (240 USD) | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) |
Men's Jeans | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) |
Women's Jeans | 60,000 TZS (24 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
Men's Formal Shoes | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) |
Women's Formal Shoes | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 700 LSL (37.10 USD) |
Men's Casual Shoes | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) | 600 LSL (31.80 USD) |
Women's Casual Shoes | 70,000 TZS (28 USD) | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) |
Underwear For Men | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) |
Underwear For Women | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) |
Socks For Men | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) |
Socks For Women | 2,000 TZS (0.80 USD) | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) |
Wintercoat for Adults | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 600 LSL (31.80 USD) |
Sportswear | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 1.60 times more for Clothing and Footwear for Adults.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Children's Jeans | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) |
Children's Normal Sneakers | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
Children's Winter Coat | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) |
Daycare for Infant | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) |
Daycare for Toddler | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) |
Childcare for Sick Days | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 500 LSL (26.50 USD) |
Early Childhood Education Programs | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) | 900 LSL (47.70 USD) |
Extra Curricular Activities | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 800 LSL (42.40 USD) |
Summer Camp for Kids | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 1,200 LSL (63.60 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 1.17 times less for Childcare and kids clothing.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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PreSchool Fees | 120,000 TZS (48 USD) | 700 LSL (37.10 USD) |
Primary School Fees | 200,000 TZS (80 USD) | 1,200 LSL (63.60 USD) |
Secondary School Fees | 250,000 TZS (100 USD) | 1,500 LSL (79.50 USD) |
Private School Fees | 500,000 TZS (200 USD) | 3,000 LSL (159 USD) |
University Tuition Fees | 1,200,000 TZS (480 USD) | 5,000 LSL (265 USD) |
University Private Tuition Fees | 2,000,000 TZS (800 USD) | 10,000 LSL (530 USD) |
After School Activities | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 600 LSL (31.80 USD) |
Special Education Services | 80,000 TZS (32 USD) | 1,500 LSL (79.50 USD) |
Tutoring | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) |
Textbooks Cost | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
School Supplies | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 1.41 times more for school and education.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Movie Ticket (Single) | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) |
Theater Ticket (Single) | 25,000 TZS (10 USD) | 80 LSL (4.24 USD) |
Concert Ticket (Single) | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) |
Sports Event Ticket (Single) | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) |
Gym Membership | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
Swimming Pool Access | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) |
Museum Entry Ticket | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) |
Zoo Entry Ticket | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 15 LSL (0.79 USD) |
Amusement Park Entry Ticket | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 40 LSL (2.12 USD) |
Bowling | 10,000 TZS (4 USD) | 30 LSL (1.59 USD) |
Mini Golf | 15,000 TZS (6 USD) | 20 LSL (1.06 USD) |
Video Games | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) | 400 LSL (21.20 USD) |
Streaming Services | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) |
Outdoor Equipment Rental | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) |
Theme Park Annual Pass | 150,000 TZS (60 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 2.74 times more for entertainment, recreation and fun activities.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Language Classes | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) |
Parenting Classes | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) |
Art Classes | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 40 LSL (2.12 USD) |
Fitness Classes | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) |
Music Lessons | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 60 LSL (3.18 USD) |
Dance Lessons | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 50 LSL (2.65 USD) |
Reading Materials for Classes | 5,000 TZS (2 USD) | 25 LSL (1.32 USD) |
Educational Software | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 100 LSL (5.30 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, instead of Lesotho, you would have to pay 3.22 times more for Private Classes.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Average Gross Monthly Salary | 1,000,000 TZS (400 USD) | 9,000 LSL (477 USD) |
Average Net Monthly Salary | 750,000 TZS (300 USD) | 7,500 LSL (397.50 USD) |
Minimum Wages | 20,000 TZS per hour (8 USD) | 66.67 LSL per hour (3.53 USD) |
Average Bonus | 100,000 TZS (40 USD) | 1,000 LSL (53 USD) |
Income Tax Rate | 0 to 18 % | 0 to 15 % |
Social Security Contributions | 10 % | 5 % |
Pension Contributions | 5 % | 2.5 % |
Cost of Living Index | 35 | 50 |
Median Household Income | 800,000 TZS (320 USD) | 6,000 LSL (318 USD) |
If you lived in Tanzania, you would earn 1.17 times less salary as compared to Lesotho.
Indicators | Tanzania | Lesotho |
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Legal Consultation Per Hour Rate | 50,000 TZS (20 USD) | 300 LSL (15.90 USD) |
Accounting Services Per Hour Rate | 40,000 TZS (16 USD) | 250 LSL (13.25 USD) |
IT Support Services Per Hour Rate | 30,000 TZS (12 USD) | 200 LSL (10.60 USD) |
Technician Services Per Hour Rate | 20,000 TZS (8 USD) | 150 LSL (7.95 USD) |
Professional Services cost 1.17 times more in Tanzania, as compared to Lesotho.
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