Cost of living comparison
Russia is 59.3% more expensive than Lesotho overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 38.6% less in Russia
- Groceries
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pay 30.9% less in Russia
- Transportation
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pay 21.1% less in Russia
- Housing
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pay 75.7% more in Russia
- Childcare
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pay 5.5 times more in Russia
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 5.3% less in Russia
- Clothing
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pay 15.9% less in Russia
The cost of childcare and housing in Russia are more expensive than in Lesotho. Expenses including restaurants, groceries, transportation, clothing, and entertainment and sports are lower in Russia. Notably, childcare and housing are significantly more expensive in Russia.
If you lived in Russia instead of Lesotho, you would:
pay 38.6% less for restaurants
|
Lesotho
|
Russia
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$6.51
RUB534.94
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.58
LSL218.39
|
$4.14
RUB340.46
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.03
LSL19.40
|
$0.80
RUB65.56
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.54
LSL10.23
|
$0.38
RUB31.59
|
|
pay 30.9% less for groceries
|
Lesotho
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.82
LSL15.48
|
$0.47
RUB38.51
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.67
LSL50.33
|
$3.72
RUB305.31
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.65
LSL68.80
|
$3.07
RUB252.47
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.28
LSL24.08
|
$1.21
RUB99.51
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.09
LSL58.30
|
$1.66
RUB136.09
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.88
LSL16.64
|
$0.54
RUB44.51
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
LSL18.95
|
$0.55
RUB45.30
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.99
LSL18.62
|
$0.71
RUB58.64
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
LSL21.86
|
$0.89
RUB72.82
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.61
LSL11.50
|
$0.22
RUB17.78
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.69
LSL12.96
|
$0.21
RUB17.12
|
|
pay 21.1% less for transportation
|
Lesotho
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
LSL87.42
|
$2.12
RUB174.09
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$28.40
LSL535.54
|
$17.67
RUB1,451.72
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,879.98
LSL374,874.60
|
$26,642.44
RUB2,189,323.56
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.62
LSL106.04
|
$4.15
RUB341.04
|
|
pay 75.7% more for housing
|
Lesotho
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$22.72
LSL428.43
|
$5.97
RUB490.94
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$143.89
LSL2,713.38
|
$304.49
RUB25,021.53
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$72.89
LSL1,374.54
|
$210.86
RUB17,326.91
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$64.94
RUB5,336.28
|
|
pay 5.5 times more for childcare
|
Lesotho
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$29.35
LSL553.39
|
$190.09
RUB15,620.72
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,117.07
LSL21,064.38
|
$5,074.52
RUB416,995.13
|
|
pay 5.3% less for entertainment and sports
|
Lesotho
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.85
LSL34.97
|
$1.42
RUB116.91
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.29
LSL24.36
|
$1.67
RUB137.29
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.83
LSL91.04
|
$2.10
RUB172.38
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$21.77
LSL410.58
|
$28.15
RUB2,313.57
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$3.97
RUB326.50
|
|
pay 15.9% less for clothing
|
Lesotho
|
Russia
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.60
LSL803.30
|
$51.85
RUB4,260.61
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.76
LSL749.75
|
$33.92
RUB2,787.47
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.35
LSL1,892.22
|
$76.53
RUB6,288.54
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$142.00
LSL2,677.68
|
$75.61
RUB6,213.33
|
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