- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Hohhot
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hohhot, China compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 54% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hohhot (China) is 54% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 ($8) | $12 | - 36% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 ($4.53) | $8 | - 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 ($1.92) | $5.22 | - 63% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元24 ($3.83) | $0.99 | + 287% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 ($2.09) | $3.59 | - 42% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 ($1.49) | $6 | - 75% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元25 ($3.99) | $8 | - 50% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 ($1.91) | $3.96 | - 52% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.00 ($0.64) | $2.45 | - 74% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 ($0.64) | $1.88 | - 66% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 ($1.13) | $2.76 | - 59% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元3.00 ($0.48) | $2.61 | - 82% | |
| Housing | - 75% | |||
| Housing in Hohhot (China) is 75% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元3,250 ($518) | $2,100 | - 75% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 ($239) | $1,683 | - 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元225 ($36) | $270 | - 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 ($399) | $1,183 | - 66% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,400 ($223) | $994 | - 78% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 ($64) | $168 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 ($16) | $76 | - 79% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $377 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,000 ($159) | $107 | + 49% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 ($6) | $16 | - 60% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 ($3.19) | $17 | - 81% | |
| Clothes | + 54% | |||
| Clothes in Hohhot (China) is 54% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元750 ($120) | $42 | + 188% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元263 ($42) | $34 | + 24% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元800 ($128) | $72 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元475 ($76) | $80 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | + 67% | |||
| Transportation in Hohhot (China) is 67% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元363,400 ($57,928) | $22,500 | + 157% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 ($1.20) | $0.78 | + 53% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $18 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Hohhot (China) is 14% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元10 ($1.59) | $7 | - 77% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $31 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $170 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元37 ($5.92) | $7 | - 12% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 ($5.58) | $3.46 | + 61% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 ($6) | $5.32 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元14 ($2.30) | $3.98 | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14 ($2.15) | $2.50 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元24 ($3.83) | $17 | - 78% | |
| Entertainment | - 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Hohhot (China) is 35% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元82 ($13) | $51 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元112 ($18) | $25 | - 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $75 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元215 ($34) | $63 | - 45% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 ($8) | $9 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元36 ($5.66) | $4.04 | + 40% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | $430 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 ($48) | $66 | - 28% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元10 ($1.59) | $10 | - 84% | |
| TOTAL | - 37% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 490 prices entered by 70 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 19, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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USD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Hohhot (China) is 37% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,800
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $4,288
(元26,897)
in Hohhot.
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