Roma, Maseru, Lesotho · Population 11,612
▼ -16% vs Lesotho average
| Expense | Estimated cost | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Meal at an inexpensive restaurant | L54.05 ($2.97) | per meal |
| Three-course meal for two, mid-range | L216 ($11.88) | per meal |
| Cappuccino | L16.22 ($0.89) | each |
| Monthly groceries (single person) | L1,225 ($67.32) | per month |
| Monthly public transport pass | L198 ($10.89) | per month |
| Basic utilities for an 85m² apartment | L523 ($28.71) | per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps, unlimited) | L151 ($8.32) | per month |
| Fitness club membership | L151 ($8.32) | per month |
| Cinema ticket | L39.64 ($2.18) | each |
| One-bedroom apartment in city centre | L2,018 ($111) | per month |
| One-bedroom apartment outside centre | L1,404 ($77.14) | per month |
| Three-bedroom apartment in city centre | L4,212 ($231) | per month |
The estimated average net salary in Roma is L5,733 ($315) per month. To live comfortably — covering the full single-person budget of L5,008 ($275) with about 30% left over for savings — you would need a net income of roughly L6,510 ($358) per month.
Housing takes the largest share: rent for a one-bedroom outside the centre (L1,404 ($77)) represents about 28% of the total single-person budget.
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L5,606 ($308) / moRoma is one of the key cities in Lesotho. The estimated monthly cost of living for a single person is L5,008 ($275), placing it below the national average. Housing represents the largest expense, with a one-bedroom apartment outside the city centre costing around L1,404 ($77) per month.
For families, the estimated budget rises to L11,470 ($630) per month, driven mainly by larger housing needs and increased food and transport spending. Couples can expect to spend approximately L8,877 ($488) monthly.
The average estimated net salary in Roma is L5,733 ($315). To maintain a comfortable lifestyle with room for savings, a single person typically needs a net income of at least L6,510 ($358) per month.