Qacha’s Nek, Qacha’s Nek, Lesotho
▼ -13% vs Lesotho average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | L55.86 ($3.07) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | L223 ($12.28) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | L16.76 ($0.92) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | L1,266 ($69.56) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | L205 ($11.25) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | L540 ($29.67) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | L156 ($8.59) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | L156 ($8.59) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | L40.96 ($2.25) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | L2,103 ($116) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | L1,463 ($80.37) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | L4,388 ($241) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Qacha’s Nek is L5,924 ($326) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of L5,186 ($285) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly L6,742 ($370) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (L1,463 ($80)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
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L5,606 ($308) / moQacha’s Nek is one of the key cities in Lesotho. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is L5,186 ($285), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around L1,463 ($80) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to L11,888 ($653) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately L9,198 ($505) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Qacha’s Nek is L5,924 ($326). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least L6,742 ($370) per month.