Moving to Lesotho from Bosnia and Herzegovina

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Lesotho — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from Bosnia and Herzegovina to Lesotho, and you’d need to navigate life in English and Sotho. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Maseru averages 74°F vs 62°F in Sarajevo, making it significantly warmer.

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Key Indicator Comparison

How Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lesotho stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

per 100,000 people per year

BA
1.1
LS
37.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

BA
13.7
LS
21.6

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Lesotho across all safety metrics.

How's the healthcare?

Healthcare spending per person World Bank, 2023

annual government + private spending per person

BA
$1,989
LS
$386
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

BA
23.2
LS
1.5

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in healthcare spending per person.

What about the environment?

Air pollution deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

deaths attributable to air pollution per 100k people

BA
55.0
LS
100.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

BA
6.4t
LS
0.4t

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on environment, though Lesotho leads in co₂ emissions per capita.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Broadband per 100 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

fixed broadband subscriptions — key for remote work

BA
27.1
LS
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

BA
2.0%
LS
2.6%

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Lesotho across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

BA
10.4%
LS
16.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

BA
$19,900
LS
$2,500

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Lesotho across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy The World Factbook, 2022

average years of life at birth

BA
78.0 yrs
LS
59.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

BA
5.2
LS
48.4

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Lesotho across all family life metrics.

Data: Indirect Taxation Authority of Bosnia and Herzegovina, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Sarajevo Rain: 37.4 in/yr (950 mm)
62° / 42°F

Avg. annual high / low

Maseru Rain: 25.3 in/yr (642 mm)
74° / 47°F

Avg. annual high / low

Months Sarajevo Maseru
Jan–Mar 45°/30°F (7°/-1°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 70°/48°F (21°/9°C) 67°/39°F (20°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 79°/56°F (26°/13°C) 68°/37°F (20°/3°C)
Oct–Dec 51°/37°F (11°/3°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
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Month Sarajevo Maseru
Jan 39°/27°F (4.1°/-2.9°C) 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C)
Feb 44°/29°F (6.6°/-1.9°C) 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C)
Mar 53°/35°F (11.5°/1.4°C) 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C)
Apr 62°/41°F (16.5°/5.1°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
May 71°/48°F (21.4°/9.0°C) 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C)
Jun 78°/55°F (25.4°/12.6°C) 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C)
Jul 82°/58°F (27.8°/14.2°C) 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C)
Aug 83°/58°F (28.3°/14.3°C) 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C)
Sep 72°/51°F (22.5°/10.4°C) 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C)
Oct 63°/44°F (17.3°/6.5°C) 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C)
Nov 51°/37°F (10.6°/2.8°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C)
Dec 40°/29°F (4.3°/-1.7°C) 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C)

Data: Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina Federal Hydrometeorological Service of the Federation of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lesotho. To live, work, or study long-term in Lesotho, you'll need a separate residence or work visa — check Lesotho's immigration authority.

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport

Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holder visiting Lesotho

Visa Required
Bosnia and Herzegovina passport holders need a visa to enter Lesotho.
Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting Bosnia and Herzegovina

Visa Required
Lesotho passport holders need a visa to enter Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Data: Henley Passport Index. Check with the destination country's embassy for the most current requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I work remotely from Lesotho?

With 0.4 fixed broadband subscriptions per 100 people, Lesotho can support video calls in major cities. The hard part is paperwork — visa category, employer policy on overseas staff, and tax residency in Bosnia and Herzegovina and Lesotho.

Is Lesotho safe for expats?

Bosnia and Herzegovina performs better than Lesotho across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lesotho is 37.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 1.1 in Bosnia and Herzegovina.

How is healthcare in Lesotho compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

Bosnia and Herzegovina generally does better on health & wellbeing, though Lesotho leads in healthcare spending per person. There are 1.5 doctors per 10,000 people in Lesotho, compared to 23.2 in Bosnia and Herzegovina. Lesotho scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Bosnia and Herzegovina: 66).

What's the weather like in Lesotho compared to Bosnia and Herzegovina?

The average high temperature in Maseru is 74°F, compared to 62°F in Sarajevo. Maseru receives around 25.3 in of rainfall per year, while Sarajevo gets 37.4 in.

What language do they speak in Lesotho?

The official languages in Lesotho are English and Sotho. In Bosnia and Herzegovina, the official languages are Bosnian, Croatian and Serbian.

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At a Glance

BA LS
Population 3,816,459 2,193,970
Currency Bosnia-Herzegovina Convertible Mark (BAM) Lesotho Loti (LSL)
Languages Bosnian, Croatian, Serbian English, Sotho
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +387 +266
Time zones 1 1
Emergency number 112