How to Budget When You’re Balling on LSL 2,000 (Yes, It’s Possible!)
Intro: Welcome to SmartStart — where we talk money in a way that actually makes sense for your real life in Lesotho. Whether you're hustling part-time, living on allowance, working a stressful 9 to 5 job, or just tired of being broke before month-end — you’re in the right place. Let’s be real: LSL 2,000 feels like a bad joke when you’re paying for data, food, transport and still want to look cute. But guess what? You don’t need to be rich to be smart with money. The glow-up starts with learning to budget what you have now. Let’s get into it. --- 1. First, Where’s Your Money Going? Before we start planning, let’s see what your money is actually doing. Here's a realistic breakdown: Taxi fare to school/work: LSL 520 (LSL 26 a day, 5 days a week, 4 weeks) Food/Lunch: LSL 600 Electricity: LSL 100 Data skat: LSL 100 Self-love (hair, nails, new top?): LSL 300 Groove with friends: 200 Mysterious disappearances: LSL 180 (a.k.a. “I don’t even know where it went”) We have all been there...