Moving to Lesotho from Oklahoma

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What to Expect

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

If you moved from Oklahoma to Lesotho. You’ll also switch from driving on the right to the left.

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Who Else Is Making This Move?

What the data shows about people moving from Oklahoma to Lesotho.

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

The numbers behind daily life in Lesotho compared to Oklahoma.

How's the healthcare?

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

share of adults with obesity

OK
40.3%
LS
16.6%

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

Will I have good infrastructure?

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

share of households with internet

OK
87.4%
LS
48.0%

Oklahoma 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

OK
3.8%
LS
16.5%
GDP per capita Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024

a broad measure of economic output per person

OK
$51,007
LS
$2,500

Oklahoma 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

OK
74.1 yrs
LS
59.6 yrs

Oklahoma 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.

Oklahoma City Rain: 32.4 in/yr (823 mm)
71° / 50°F

Avg. annual high / low

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

Avg. annual high / low

Months Oklahoma City Maseru
Jan–Mar 55°/33°F (13°/0°C) 81°/57°F (27°/14°C)
Apr–Jun 80°/58°F (26°/14°C) 67°/39°F (20°/4°C)
Jul–Sep 90°/69°F (32°/20°C) 68°/37°F (20°/3°C)
Oct–Dec 60°/39°F (16°/4°C) 79°/53°F (26°/12°C)
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Month Oklahoma City Maseru
Jan 49°/28°F (9.3°/-2.5°C) 84°/59°F (28.7°/14.8°C)
Feb 53°/31°F (11.9°/-0.6°C) 82°/58°F (27.6°/14.6°C)
Mar 62°/39°F (16.6°/4.0°C) 78°/54°F (25.7°/12.5°C)
Apr 71°/48°F (21.5°/9.1°C) 73°/47°F (22.9°/8.6°C)
May 80°/58°F (26.4°/14.7°C) 67°/39°F (19.7°/3.7°C)
Jun 88°/67°F (30.9°/19.4°C) 62°/32°F (16.7°/0.2°C)
Jul 93°/72°F (34.0°/22.2°C) 62°/31°F (16.9°/-0.5°C)
Aug 92°/71°F (33.6°/21.5°C) 67°/36°F (19.7°/2.4°C)
Sep 84°/63°F (28.7°/17.1°C) 74°/44°F (23.3°/6.9°C)
Oct 72°/50°F (22.4°/10.1°C) 77°/50°F (24.8°/10.1°C)
Nov 60°/39°F (15.6°/3.9°C) 79°/53°F (26.3°/11.9°C)
Dec 49°/29°F (9.7°/-1.6°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?

From major Lesotho cities the network usually holds up. Visa rules, your employer's stance on overseas employees, and tax residency in Oklahoma and Lesotho are what actually decide it long-term.

How is healthcare in Lesotho compared to Oklahoma?

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

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

The average high temperature in Maseru is 74°F, compared to 71°F in Oklahoma City. Maseru receives around 25.3 in of rainfall per year, while Oklahoma City gets 32.4 in.

What language do they speak in Lesotho?

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

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At a Glance

LS
Population 3,751,351 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