Capital city, Lesotho
Cost of living in Maseru
How much a month costs in Maseru
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $720–1,200 (M12,000–20,000).
Prices in Maseru
Typical 2026 ranges in LSL, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | LSL | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, center (month) | M4,000–8,000 | $240–480 |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month) | M2,500–5,000 | $150–300 |
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | M250–450 | $15–27 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | M700–1,500 | $42–90 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | M40–80 | $2.4–4.8 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | M150–300 | $9–18 |
| Cappuccino | M30–50 | $1.8–3.0 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | M25–45 | $1.5–2.7 |
| Getting around | ||
| Public transport, one ride | M10–15 | $0.60–0.90 |
| Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km | M50–100 | $3–6 |
| Work and life | ||
| Gym membership (month) | M300–600 | $18–36 |
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | M150–400 | $9–24 |
Value for money: 79/100
A value score of 79/100 means Maseru gives more quality of life per dollar than 78% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 51/100.
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Cheaper alternatives to Maseru
Similar safety, lower cost, in Africa.
| Place | Country | Comfortable month |
|---|---|---|
| Aswan | Egypt | $478–803 |
| Dahab | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Addis Ababa | Ethiopia | $553–921 |
| Luxor | Egypt | $536–861 |
| Alexandria | Egypt | $612–995 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Maseru?
About $300–480 on a lean budget, $720–1,200 for a comfortable month and $1,500–2,400 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much is rent in Maseru?
A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs M4,000–8,000 ($240–480) a month in the center and M2,500–5,000 ($150–300) outside it.
How much does food cost in Maseru?
A local meal is M40–80 ($2.4–4.8); a mid-range restaurant is M150–300 ($9–18) per person.
Is Lesotho expensive?
Prices in Lesotho are about 34% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
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Sources
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.