Moving to Lesotho from New Jersey

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What to Expect

A comprehensive look at what changes when you move from New Jersey to Lesotho — from daily expenses to quality of life.

If you moved from New Jersey to Lesotho. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left. Expect a noticeable climate shift — Maseru averages 74°F vs 63°F in Trenton, making it significantly warmer.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

Real numbers on people moving from New Jersey to Lesotho, and how the trend has changed.

Living there in 2020
163 ↑ 31% vs 2015

people born in United States live in Lesotho · UN DESA

Who's moving to Lesotho?

Top countries of origin for Lesotho's foreign-born residents.

Foreign-born population · UN DESA (2020)

Key Indicator Comparison

How New Jersey and Lesotho stack up on safety, healthcare, jobs, and infrastructure.

How's the healthcare?

Adult obesity rate Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), 2022

share of adults with obesity

NJ
30.0%
LS
16.6%

Lesotho performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

Will I have good infrastructure?

Internet access US Census Bureau (American Community Survey), 2023

share of households with internet

NJ
91.9%
LS
48.0%

New Jersey performs better than Lesotho across all infrastructure metrics.

What are the job prospects?

Unemployment rate Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025

percentage of the labour force without work

NJ
4.5%
LS
16.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

NJ
$70,788
LS
$2,500

New Jersey performs better than Lesotho across all employment & economy metrics.

Is it good for families?

Life expectancy OECD Regional Demography, 2022

average years of life at birth

NJ
77.5 yrs
LS
59.6 yrs

New Jersey performs better than Lesotho across all family life metrics.

Data: Bureau of Economic Analysis, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (PLACES), OECD Regional Demography, US Census Bureau (American Community Survey)

What's the Climate Like?

Monthly averages — select a city to compare.

Trenton Rain: 46.5 in/yr (1180 mm)
63° / 44°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Trenton Maseru
Jan–Mar 44°/27°F (7°/-3°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 71°/51°F (22°/10°C) 67°/39°F (20°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 82°/62°F (28°/17°C) 68°/37°F (20°/3°C)
Oct–Dec 54°/36°F (12°/2°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
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Month Trenton Maseru
Jan 39°/23°F (3.9°/-4.9°C) 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C)
Feb 42°/26°F (5.7°/-3.4°C) 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C)
Mar 51°/32°F (10.5°/-0.1°C) 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C)
Apr 61°/41°F (16.3°/5.0°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
May 72°/51°F (22.1°/10.3°C) 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C)
Jun 81°/60°F (27.1°/15.7°C) 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C)
Jul 85°/66°F (29.6°/18.9°C) 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C)
Aug 84°/64°F (28.7°/17.9°C) 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C)
Sep 76°/56°F (24.5°/13.6°C) 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C)
Oct 65°/44°F (18.3°/6.8°C) 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C)
Nov 54°/37°F (12.5°/2.7°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C)
Dec 43°/28°F (6.2°/-2.4°C) 82°/56°F (27.9°/13.4°C)

Data: National Weather Service National Weather Service, Lesotho Meteorological Services Lesotho Meteorological Services

Visitor Visa Requirements

Short-stay tourist visa rules between United States 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.

United States passport

United States passport holder visiting Lesotho

Visa Free
United States passport holders can enter Lesotho without a visa.
Lesotho passport

Lesotho passport holder visiting United States

Visa Required
Lesotho passport holders need a visa to enter United States.

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?

Working remotely from Lesotho's major cities is generally feasible. The legal layer matters more — visa category, employer policy on overseas employees, and tax residency in New Jersey and Lesotho.

How is healthcare in Lesotho compared to New Jersey?

Lesotho performs significantly better than New Jersey across all health & wellbeing metrics.

What's the weather like in Lesotho compared to New Jersey?

The average high temperature in Maseru is 74°F, compared to 63°F in Trenton. Maseru receives around 25.3 in of rainfall per year, while Trenton gets 46.5 in.

What language do they speak in Lesotho?

The official languages in Lesotho are English and Sotho. In New Jersey, the official language is English.

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At a Glance

LS
Population 8,791,894 2,193,970
Currency United States Dollar ($) Lesotho Loti (LSL)
Languages English English, Sotho
Driving side Right Left
Calling code +1 +266
Time zones 11 1
Emergency number 911