Lesotho
Maseru
capital of Lesotho
18°C · this month$1,550/mo343,5411,600 m6 missions from 6 countries
Live & travel in Maseru
Monthly budget
$1,550/mo
Prices vs USA: 35%
Exchange rate
1 USD = 16.53 ZAR
Internet access
52%
of people online
Air quality
26.4
PM2.5 (µg/m³)
Official languages
English, Southern Sotho
Emergency
115 · 114 · 112
Plug types
BS 546
Calling code
+266
Estimate for a remote worker (rent + living) from World Bank price levels. Capitals can be higher. · US travel advisory: Jun 16, 2026
Climate by month
Temperature °CRain mm
Best months:JanuaryFebruaryMarchNovemberDecember
NASA POWER monthly climatology ·Humidity: 54%
Embassies & consulates in Maseru
6 missions from 6 countries
Honorary Consulate 2
Frequently asked questions
Is Maseru safe for travellers?
The U.S. State Department currently rates Lesotho at Level 2. The national intentional-homicide rate is 38.2 per 100,000 people.
How much does it cost to live in Maseru?
Roughly $1,550 per month for a remote worker, based on Lesotho price levels (35% of US prices).
What is the weather like in Maseru in November?
In November Maseru averages a high of 35°C, a low of -2°C and about 84 mm of rain.
Which embassies and consulates are in Maseru?
6 diplomatic missions, including China (Embassy) and United States (Embassy).
Sources: World Bank (CC BY 4.0), NASA POWER, U.S. Department of State, Wikidata (CC0), Wikimedia Commons, ExchangeRate-API.