Cost of living comparison
Philippines is 59.8% more expensive than Lesotho overall.
- Restaurants
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pay 42.7% less in Philippines
- Groceries
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pay 25.7% more in Philippines
- Transportation
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pay 21.9% less in Philippines
- Housing
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pay 71.1% more in Philippines
- Childcare
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pay 5.2 times more in Philippines
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 6.2% more in Philippines
- Clothing
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pay 37.9% less in Philippines
The cost of childcare, housing, groceries, and entertainment and sports in Philippines are more expensive than in Lesotho. Expenses including restaurants, clothing, and transportation are lower in Philippines. Notably, childcare is significantly more expensive in Philippines.
If you lived in Philippines instead of Lesotho, you would:
pay 42.7% less for restaurants
|
Lesotho
|
Philippines
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant | ?? |
$3.60
₱207.69
|
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$11.58
LSL212.20
|
$3.18
₱183.43
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$1.03
LSL18.85
|
$0.73
₱42.15
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.54
LSL9.94
|
$0.40
₱23.07
|
|
pay 25.7% more for groceries
|
Lesotho
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$0.82
LSL15.04
|
$1.17
₱67.42
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$2.67
LSL48.90
|
$3.38
₱194.96
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$3.65
LSL66.85
|
$6.61
₱382.04
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$1.28
LSL23.39
|
$1.92
₱110.98
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$3.09
LSL56.64
|
$1.82
₱105.24
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.88
LSL16.17
|
$1.33
₱76.98
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.00
LSL18.41
|
$0.64
₱36.93
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$0.99
LSL18.09
|
$1.14
₱65.99
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$1.16
LSL21.24
|
$0.67
₱38.92
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.61
LSL11.17
|
$0.97
₱56.20
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.69
LSL12.59
|
$1.21
₱69.75
|
|
pay 21.9% less for transportation
|
Lesotho
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.64
LSL84.94
|
$4.22
₱243.93
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$28.40
LSL520.33
|
$11.49
₱663.70
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$19,879.98
LSL364,234.26
|
$26,375.77
₱1,523,332.37
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$5.62
LSL103.03
|
$2.70
₱155.88
|
|
pay 71.1% more for housing
|
Lesotho
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$22.72
LSL416.27
|
$29.28
₱1,691.23
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$143.89
LSL2,636.36
|
$242.58
₱14,010.47
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$72.89
LSL1,335.53
|
$157.31
₱9,085.61
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
?? |
$81.80
₱4,724.65
|
|
pay 5.2 times more for childcare
|
Lesotho
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$29.35
LSL537.68
|
$165.07
₱9,533.86
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$1,117.07
LSL20,466.50
|
$5,295.45
₱305,838.47
|
|
pay 6.2% more for entertainment and sports
|
Lesotho
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$1.85
LSL33.97
|
$1.23
₱71.07
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$1.29
LSL23.67
|
$2.19
₱126.33
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$4.83
LSL88.46
|
$2.57
₱148.16
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$21.77
LSL398.92
|
$29.66
₱1,712.81
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema | ?? |
$5.28
₱304.95
|
|
pay 37.9% less for clothing
|
Lesotho
|
Philippines
|
||
|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$42.60
LSL780.50
|
$35.44
₱2,046.73
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.76
LSL728.47
|
$22.98
₱1,327.28
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$100.35
LSL1,838.52
|
$64.92
₱3,749.17
|
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$142.00
LSL2,601.67
|
$60.53
₱3,495.91
|
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