- Cost of Living
- Lesotho
- China
- Maseru
- Aksu
- Comparison
Cost of living in Maseru, Lesotho compared to Aksu, China
Currency:
| Food | + 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Maseru (Lesotho) is 7% more expensive than in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 46 Loti (元24) | 元10 | + 137% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 Loti (元24) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 50 Loti (元26) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 14 Loti (元7) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 43 Loti (元22) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 27 Loti (元14) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 57 Loti (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 27 Loti (元14) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 27 Loti (元14) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 12 Loti (元6) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 87 Loti (元44) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (元10) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 11 Loti (元5.81) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Maseru (Lesotho) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 10,833 Loti (元5,556) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 7,833 Loti (元4,018) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 875 Loti (元449) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 6,333 Loti (元3,248) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 3,500 Loti (元1,795) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (元256) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 333 Loti (元171) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,375 Loti (元2,244) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,475 Loti (元757) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 62 Loti (元32) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 40 Loti (元21) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Maseru (Lesotho) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 767 Loti (元393) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 400 Loti (元205) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 737 Loti (元378) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 900 Loti (元462) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Maseru (Lesotho) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 225,000 Loti (元115,403) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Loti (元5.85) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,263 Loti (元648) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | ||||
| Personal Care in Maseru (Lesotho) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (元33) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 38 Loti (元20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 283 Loti (元145) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 68 Loti (元35) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40 Loti (元21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (元15) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 35 Loti (元18) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (元13) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Loti (元31) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Maseru (Lesotho) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 225 Loti (元115) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 67 Loti (元34) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (元205) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 425 Loti (元218) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 55 Loti (元28) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 19 Loti (元10) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16 Loti (元8) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.75 Loti (元0.90) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 461 Loti (元237) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 37 Loti (元19) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 58 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 26, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.513
CNY
/
LSL
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Cost of living in Maseru (Lesotho) is 7% more expensive than in Aksu (China)
For example, you would need at least 元19,195
(37,425 Loti)
in Maseru
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元18,000
in Aksu.
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