- 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 | 49 Loti (元24) | 元10 | + 142% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 47 Loti (元23) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 69 Loti (元34) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 13 Loti (元6) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | 32 Loti (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 18 Loti (元9) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 63 Loti (元31) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 23 Loti (元12) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 24 Loti (元12) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 13 Loti (元7) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 131 Loti (元65) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 19 Loti (元10) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 8 Loti (元3.84) | - | - | |
| Housing | ||||
| Housing in Maseru (Lesotho) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 9,366 Loti (元4,653) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 6,190 Loti (元3,076) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 653 Loti (元325) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 7,605 Loti (元3,778) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 4,171 Loti (元2,072) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 500 Loti (元248) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 362 Loti (元180) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 4,463 Loti (元2,218) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,290 Loti (元641) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 66 Loti (元33) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 37 Loti (元19) | - | - | |
| Clothes | ||||
| Clothes in Maseru (Lesotho) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 723 Loti (元359) | - | - | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 345 Loti (元171) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 669 Loti (元332) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 743 Loti (元369) | - | - | |
| Transportation | ||||
| Transportation in Maseru (Lesotho) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 150,000 Loti (元74,525) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 11 Loti (元5.33) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 1,316 Loti (元654) | - | - | |
| 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) | 83 Loti (元41) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45 Loti (元22) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 348 Loti (元173) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 81 Loti (元40) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 41 Loti (元21) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 30 Loti (元15) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 20 Loti (元10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 25 Loti (元12) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 60 Loti (元30) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Maseru (Lesotho) is in Aksu (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 262 Loti (元130) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 62 Loti (元31) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 200 Loti (元99) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 51 Loti (元25) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 17 Loti (元8) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 15 Loti (元7) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 2.50 Loti (元1.24) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 411 Loti (元204) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 35 Loti (元17) | - | - | |
| 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 11 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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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15,032
(30,255 Loti)
in Maseru
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元14,000
in Aksu.
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