Cost of living comparison
China is 3.2 times more expensive than Lesotho overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 51.1% less in China
- Groceries
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pay 3.8% more in China
- Transportation
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pay 14.6% less in China
- Housing
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pay 87.3% more in China
- Childcare
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pay 16.0 times more in China
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 38.4% more in China
- Clothing
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pay 20.4% less in China
The cost of childcare, housing, entertainment and sports, and groceries in China are more expensive than in Lesotho. Expenses including restaurants, clothing, and transportation are lower in China. Notably, childcare and housing are significantly more expensive in China.
If you lived in China instead of Lesotho, you would:
pay 51.1% less for restaurants
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Lesotho
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China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$2.85
CN¥20.83
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.58
LSL218.39
|
$5.07
CN¥36.96
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.03
LSL19.40
|
$0.49
CN¥3.57
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.54
LSL10.23
|
$0.30
CN¥2.19
|
|
pay 3.8% more for groceries
|
Lesotho
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.82
LSL15.48
|
$1.59
CN¥11.61
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.67
LSL50.33
|
$5.85
CN¥42.68
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.65
LSL68.80
|
$6.86
CN¥50.05
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.28
LSL24.08
|
$1.60
CN¥11.65
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.09
LSL58.30
|
$1.54
CN¥11.24
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.88
LSL16.64
|
$0.76
CN¥5.56
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
LSL18.95
|
$0.57
CN¥4.18
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.99
LSL18.62
|
$0.65
CN¥4.77
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
LSL21.86
|
$0.52
CN¥3.82
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.61
LSL11.50
|
$0.32
CN¥2.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.69
LSL12.96
|
$0.40
CN¥2.92
|
|
pay 14.6% less for transportation
|
Lesotho
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
LSL87.42
|
$4.44
CN¥32.43
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$28.40
LSL535.54
|
$22.47
CN¥163.94
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,879.98
LSL374,874.60
|
$19,071.53
CN¥139,142.09
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.62
LSL106.04
|
$3.97
CN¥29.00
|
|
pay 87.3% more for housing
|
Lesotho
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$22.72
LSL428.43
|
$11.70
CN¥85.32
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$143.89
LSL2,713.38
|
$328.33
CN¥2,395.43
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$72.89
LSL1,374.54
|
$205.78
CN¥1,501.33
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$40.46
CN¥295.18
|
|
pay 16.0 times more for childcare
|
Lesotho
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$29.35
LSL553.39
|
$459.70
CN¥3,353.87
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,117.07
LSL21,064.38
|
$18,318.08
CN¥133,645.05
|
|
pay 38.4% more for entertainment and sports
|
Lesotho
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.85
LSL34.97
|
$1.09
CN¥7.96
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.29
LSL24.36
|
$3.07
CN¥22.38
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.83
LSL91.04
|
$3.23
CN¥23.59
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$21.77
LSL410.58
|
$41.41
CN¥302.11
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$5.93
CN¥43.23
|
|
pay 20.4% less for clothing
|
Lesotho
|
China
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.60
LSL803.30
|
$48.23
CN¥351.84
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.76
LSL749.75
|
$31.67
CN¥231.07
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.35
LSL1,892.22
|
$72.53
CN¥529.14
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$142.00
LSL2,677.68
|
$75.53
CN¥551.09
|
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