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National University of Lesotho
Lesotho · Public University
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Admissions open
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Cost of Living in Lesotho for Students 2026
What it costs to live and study in Lesotho, measured against comparable destinations, with the figures that decide a student budget.
Price level, against the United States
42%
A basket of goods costing $100 in the United States costs about $42 in Lesotho, at market exchange rates. This is a whole-economy average from the World Bank (2023), not a student budget — rent near a university and a student's own habits move it a long way in both directions.
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