- Cost of Living
- China
- United States
- Hohhot
- Anchorage, Alaska
- Comparison
Cost of living in Hohhot, China compared to Anchorage, Alaska, United States
Currency:
| Food | - 55% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Hohhot (China) is 55% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元48 ($7) | $12 | - 41% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元28 ($4.20) | $8 | - 49% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 ($1.78) | $4.67 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元24 ($3.55) | $1.01 | + 252% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元13 ($1.94) | $3.59 | - 46% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 ($1.38) | $5.07 | - 73% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元25 ($3.69) | $8 | - 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元12 ($1.77) | $4.46 | - 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元4.00 ($0.59) | $2.35 | - 75% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.00 ($0.59) | $1.88 | - 69% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | - | $14 | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 ($1.05) | $2.65 | - 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元3.00 ($0.44) | $3.04 | - 85% | |
| 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 ($480) | $2,100 | - 77% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元1,500 ($222) | $1,683 | - 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元225 ($33) | $188 | - 82% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元2,500 ($369) | $1,183 | - 69% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元1,400 ($207) | $994 | - 79% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元400 ($59) | $154 | - 62% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元100 ($15) | $76 | - 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | $336 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元1,000 ($148) | $102 | + 45% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元40 ($5.91) | $14 | - 59% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元20 ($2.96) | $16 | - 82% | |
| Clothes | + 44% | |||
| Clothes in Hohhot (China) is 44% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元750 ($111) | $42 | + 167% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元263 ($39) | $34 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元800 ($118) | $72 | + 64% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元475 ($70) | $80 | - 12% | |
| Transportation | + 61% | |||
| Transportation in Hohhot (China) is 61% more expensive than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元363,400 ($53,708) | $22,500 | + 139% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 ($1.11) | $0.73 | + 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | - | $60 | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | - 19% | |||
| Personal Care in Hohhot (China) is 19% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元10 ($1.48) | $8 | - 82% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $35 | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | - | $160 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元37 ($5.49) | $7 | - 17% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 ($5.17) | $3.46 | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元40 ($5.91) | $5.18 | + 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元14 ($2.13) | $3.38 | - 37% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元14 ($2.00) | $2.90 | - 31% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元24 ($3.55) | $21 | - 83% | |
| Entertainment | - 36% | |||
| Entertainment in Hohhot (China) is 36% cheaper than in Anchorage, Alaska (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元82 ($12) | $46 | - 74% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元112 ($17) | $25 | - 32% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $60 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元215 ($32) | $63 | - 49% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元50 ($7) | $8 | - 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元36 ($5.25) | $4.04 | + 30% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | - | $5.00 | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | - | $124 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.15 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元300 ($44) | $66 | - 33% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元10 ($1.48) | $10 | - 85% | |
| TOTAL | - 40% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 385 prices entered by 64 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 22, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
$6,500
in Anchorage, Alaska
you would need to make just about $3,870
(元26,185)
in Hohhot.
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