Cost of living in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho)
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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 5 different people.
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Food in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Chengdu | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 30元 (78 Loti) | - | - | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (89 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15元 (39 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (44 Loti) | - | - | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (33 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (20 Loti) | - | - | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 59元 (154 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (32 Loti) | - | - | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.87元 (13 Loti) | - | - | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 5.84元 (15 Loti) | - | - | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 133元 (348 Loti) | - | - | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 9元 (23 Loti) | 20 Loti | + 16% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 10元 (26 Loti) | - | - | |
Housing | ||||
Housing in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Chengdu | Maseru | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,612元 (12,024 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,952元 (7,696 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 481元 (1,253 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,235元 (8,435 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,790元 (4,667 Loti) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 218元 (568 Loti) | - | - | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 94元 (244 Loti) | - | - | |
40” flat screen tv | 1,972元 (5,141 Loti) | - | - | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 565元 (1,473 Loti) | - | - | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (119 Loti) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 42元 (109 Loti) | - | - | |
Clothes | ||||
Clothes in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 460元 (1,200 Loti) | - | - | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 267元 (697 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 616元 (1,606 Loti) | - | - | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 657元 (1,713 Loti) | - | - | |
Transportation | ||||
Transportation in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 170,161元 (443,647 Loti) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (21 Loti) | - | - | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 174元 (454 Loti) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 26元 (68 Loti) | - | - | |
Personal Care | ||||
Personal Care in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Chengdu | Maseru | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 25元 (66 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 24元 (64 Loti) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 158元 (413 Loti) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 18元 (46 Loti) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 40元 (103 Loti) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 35元 (92 Loti) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 10元 (26 Loti) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 11元 (30 Loti) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 59元 (153 Loti) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 1% | |||
Entertainment in Chengdu (China) is about the same as in Maseru (Lesotho) | ||||
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Chengdu | Maseru | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 162元 (422 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the movies | 80元 (209 Loti) | - | - | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 306元 (797 Loti) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 301元 (784 Loti) | - | - | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52元 (136 Loti) | - | - | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (83 Loti) | - | - | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 34元 (90 Loti) | - | - | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,218元 (8,390 Loti) | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 0.39元 (1.02 Loti) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 225元 (587 Loti) | 474 Loti | + 24% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 21元 (54 Loti) | - | - | |
TOTAL | + 1% |
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 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
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