Moving to Lesotho from Georgia

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What to Expect

Considering a move from Georgia to Lesotho? Here's how the two countries compare on cost, climate, safety, and more.

If you moved from Georgia 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.

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Key Indicator Comparison

The numbers behind daily life in Lesotho compared to Georgia.

Is it safe?

Homicide rate United Nations SDG Indicators, 2019

per 100,000 people per year

GE
2.0
LS
37.7
Road traffic deaths United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

per 100,000 people per year

GE
12.7
LS
21.6

Georgia 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

GE
$1,679
LS
$386
Doctors per 10,000 people United Nations SDG Indicators, 2022

affects wait times and access to care

GE
56.1
LS
1.5

Georgia 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

GE
69.0
LS
100.0
CO₂ emissions per capita World Bank, 2024

tonnes of CO₂ emitted per person per year

GE
3.6t
LS
0.4t

Georgia 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

GE
28.7
LS
0.4
Water stress level United Nations SDG Indicators, 2021

higher means greater strain on freshwater supply

GE
5.2%
LS
2.6%

Georgia generally does better on infrastructure, though Lesotho leads in water stress level.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate The World Factbook, 2023

percentage of the labour force without work

GE
11.6%
LS
16.5%
GDP per capita The World Factbook, 2023

a broad measure of economic output per person

GE
$22,200
LS
$2,500

Georgia 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

GE
77.5 yrs
LS
59.6 yrs
Infant mortality The World Factbook, 2022

deaths per 1,000 live births — lower is better

GE
14.8
LS
48.4

Georgia generally does better on family life, though Lesotho leads in education spending.

Data: Georgia Department of Revenue, The World Factbook, United Nations SDG Indicators, World Bank

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Tbilisi Rain: 19.5 in/yr (496 mm)
None° / None°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Tbilisi Maseru
Jan–Mar 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 67°/39°F (20°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 68°/37°F (20°/3°C)
Oct–Dec 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
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Month Tbilisi Maseru
Jan 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C)
Feb 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C)
Mar 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C)
Apr 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
May 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C)
Jun 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C)
Jul 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C)
Aug 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C)
Sep 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C)
Oct 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C)
Nov 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C)
Dec 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C)

Data: Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between Georgia 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.

Georgia passport

Georgia passport holder visiting Lesotho

Visa Required
Georgia passport holders need a visa to enter Lesotho.
Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting Georgia

Visa Online (e-Visa)
Lesotho passport holders need to apply for an e-Visa before travelling to Georgia.

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?

Connectivity is usually fine (Lesotho: 0.4 fixed broadband per 100). What actually decides it is legal: does Lesotho offer a digital nomad visa, will your employer permit overseas work, and where are you tax-resident?

Is Lesotho safe for expats?

Georgia performs better than Lesotho across all safety metrics. The homicide rate in Lesotho is 37.7 per 100,000 people, compared to 2.0 in Georgia.

How is healthcare in Lesotho compared to Georgia?

Georgia 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 56.1 in Georgia. Lesotho scores 53 on the WHO universal health coverage index (Georgia: 68).

What's the weather like in Lesotho compared to Georgia?

The average high temperature in Maseru is 74°F, compared to None°F in Tbilisi. Maseru receives around 25.3 in of rainfall per year, while Tbilisi gets 19.5 in.

What language do they speak in Lesotho?

The official languages in Lesotho are English and Sotho. In Georgia, the official language is Georgian.

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At a Glance

GE LS
Population 4,935,518 2,193,970
Currency Georgian Lari (GEL) Lesotho Loti (LSL)
Languages Georgian English, Sotho
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +995 +266
Time zones 1 1