Cost of living in Lesotho compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 50% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 50% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lesotho | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (27元) | 47元 | - 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (16元) | 40元 | - 59% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (5.72元) | 15元 | - 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (6元) | 16元 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 27 Loti (10元) | 18元 | - 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (7元) | 10元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (23元) | 61元 | - 63% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 18 Loti (7元) | 15元 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (7元) | 7元 | + 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 19 Loti (7元) | 6元 | + 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 75 Loti (29元) | 119元 | - 76% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | 21 Loti (8元) | 9元 | - 11% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 12 Loti (4.48元) | 15元 | - 69% | |
| Housing | - 48% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 48% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lesotho | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 15,000 Loti (5,718元) | 11,988元 | - 52% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (3,812元) | 6,948元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (572元) | 489元 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (3,050元) | 6,875元 | - 56% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (2,287元) | 4,568元 | - 50% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (191元) | 358元 | - 47% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (76元) | 107元 | - 29% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (1,525元) | 1,370元 | + 11% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (762元) | 717元 | + 6% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (17元) | 35元 | - 52% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (8元) | 46元 | - 84% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 25% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lesotho | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 800 Loti (305元) | 489元 | - 38% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (229元) | 245元 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,000 Loti (381元) | 604元 | - 37% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (457元) | 781元 | - 41% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in Lesotho is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lesotho | China | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 320,000 Loti (121,988元) | 156,400元 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 12 Loti (4.57元) | 8元 | - 46% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 452 Loti (172元) | 218元 | - 21% | |
| Personal Care | - 65% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 65% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lesotho | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (25元) | 37元 | - 33% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (11元) | 25元 | - 55% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (114元) | 407元 | - 72% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (11元) | 46元 | - 75% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 25 Loti (10元) | 44元 | - 78% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (14元) | 38元 | - 62% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 22 Loti (8元) | 11元 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (5.72元) | 15元 | - 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 65 Loti (25元) | 77元 | - 68% | |
| Entertainment | - 37% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 37% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lesotho | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (114元) | 214元 | - 47% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (76元) | 105元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (152元) | 1,346元 | - 89% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (160元) | 410元 | - 61% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (20元) | 70元 | - 72% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (10元) | 31元 | - 69% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 17 Loti (6元) | 17元 | - 61% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,025元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (0.69元) | 0.27元 | + 157% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (191元) | 373元 | - 49% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (8元) | 23元 | - 67% | |
| TOTAL | - 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,596 prices entered by 146 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 04, 2023.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 41% cheaper than in China
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