Cost of living in Lesotho compared to China
Currency:
| Food | - 40% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Lesotho is 40% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lesotho | China | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 70 Loti (27元) | 36元 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 43 Loti (17元) | 37元 | - 55% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 15 Loti (5.85元) | 14元 | - 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17 Loti (7元) | 14元 | - 54% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 30 Loti (12元) | 15元 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 19 Loti (7元) | 11元 | - 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 60 Loti (23元) | 50元 | - 53% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 22 Loti (9元) | 16元 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 18 Loti (7元) | 6元 | + 9% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 17 Loti (7元) | 6元 | + 7% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 60 Loti (23元) | 91元 | - 74% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | - | 9元 | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 14 Loti (5.46元) | 12元 | - 56% | |
| Housing | - 64% | |||
| Housing in Lesotho is 64% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lesotho | China | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 6,000 Loti (2,341元) | 15,782元 | - 85% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 10,000 Loti (3,901元) | 7,133元 | - 45% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 1,500 Loti (585元) | 505元 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 8,000 Loti (3,121元) | 6,729元 | - 54% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 6,000 Loti (2,341元) | 3,858元 | - 39% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 500 Loti (195元) | 296元 | - 34% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 200 Loti (78元) | 103元 | - 24% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | 4,000 Loti (1,561元) | 1,460元 | + 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 2,000 Loti (780元) | 553元 | + 41% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 45 Loti (18元) | 44元 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20 Loti (8元) | 59元 | - 87% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Lesotho is 24% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lesotho | China | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 700 Loti (273元) | 418元 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 600 Loti (234元) | 296元 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 1,400 Loti (546元) | 570元 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 1,200 Loti (468元) | 705元 | - 34% | |
| 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 | 100,000 Loti (39,014元) | 148,726元 | - 74% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 18 Loti (7元) | 8元 | - 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 530 Loti (207元) | 233元 | - 11% | |
| Personal Care | - 64% | |||
| Personal Care in Lesotho is 64% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lesotho | China | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 65 Loti (25元) | 51元 | - 51% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 30 Loti (12元) | 84元 | - 86% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 300 Loti (117元) | 114元 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 30 Loti (12元) | 67元 | - 83% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 28 Loti (11元) | 57元 | - 81% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 38 Loti (15元) | 25元 | - 41% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 30 Loti (12元) | 7元 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 15 Loti (5.85元) | 13元 | - 53% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (10元) | 85元 | - 88% | |
| Entertainment | - 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Lesotho is 31% cheaper than in China | ||||
| Lesotho | China | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 300 Loti (117元) | 203元 | - 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 200 Loti (78元) | 109元 | - 28% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 400 Loti (156元) | 703元 | - 78% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 420 Loti (164元) | 285元 | - 43% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 52 Loti (20元) | 81元 | - 75% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 25 Loti (10元) | 28元 | - 65% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 30 Loti (12元) | 16元 | - 28% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 3,924元 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.80 Loti (0.70元) | 0.34元 | + 109% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 500 Loti (195元) | 428元 | - 54% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 20 Loti (8元) | 25元 | - 69% | |
| TOTAL | - 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 910 prices entered by 120 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Lesotho is 44% cheaper than in China
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