Cost of living in Hohhot, China vs Tainan City, Taiwan
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Food | - 14% | |||
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Food in Hohhot (China) is 14% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 47元 (206 NT$) | 164 NT$ | + 25% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 29元 (128 NT$) | 140 NT$ | - 9% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 (49 NT$) | 55 NT$ | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 17元 (74 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 23% | |
12 eggs, large | 12元 (53 NT$) | 65 NT$ | - 19% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 9元 (37 NT$) | 73 NT$ | - 48% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 55元 (238 NT$) | 229 NT$ | + 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 12元 (52 NT$) | 108 NT$ | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 4.48元 (19 NT$) | 91 NT$ | - 79% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 10元 (45 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 1% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 200元 (869 NT$) | 427 NT$ | + 104% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 8元 (35 NT$) | 45 NT$ | - 22% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 4.43元 (19 NT$) | 38 NT$ | - 50% | |
Housing | - 22% | |||
Housing in Hohhot (China) is 22% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 3,019元 (13,121 NT$) | 17,359 NT$ | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 1,500元 (6,520 NT$) | 12,243 NT$ | - 47% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 623元 (2,710 NT$) | 1,812 NT$ | + 50% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 2,071元 (9,004 NT$) | 10,913 NT$ | - 17% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,400元 (6,085 NT$) | 7,382 NT$ | - 18% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 448元 (1,946 NT$) | 795 NT$ | + 145% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 95元 (414 NT$) | 530 NT$ | - 22% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,500元 (10,867 NT$) | 14,258 NT$ | - 24% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 1,000元 (4,347 NT$) | 3,404 NT$ | + 28% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 40元 (174 NT$) | 221 NT$ | - 21% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 20元 (87 NT$) | 461 NT$ | - 81% | |
Clothes | + 26% | |||
Clothes in Hohhot (China) is 26% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 750元 (3,260 NT$) | 2,037 NT$ | + 60% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 263元 (1,144 NT$) | 1,033 NT$ | + 11% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 800元 (3,477 NT$) | 2,230 NT$ | + 56% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 475元 (2,065 NT$) | 2,523 NT$ | - 18% | |
Transportation | + 50% | |||
Transportation in Hohhot (China) is 50% more expensive than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 403,950元 (1,755,855 NT$) | 798,742 NT$ | + 120% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (33 NT$) | 30 NT$ | + 10% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | - | 1,015 NT$ | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | 253 NT$ | - | |
Personal Care | - 29% | |||
Personal Care in Hohhot (China) is 29% cheaper than in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 10元 (43 NT$) | 246 NT$ | - 82% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | 201 NT$ | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | 820 NT$ | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 37元 (162 NT$) | 229 NT$ | - 29% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 35元 (152 NT$) | 219 NT$ | - 31% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 40元 (174 NT$) | 212 NT$ | - 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 14元 (63 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 34% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 14元 (59 NT$) | 94 NT$ | - 37% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 24元 (104 NT$) | 272 NT$ | - 62% | |
Entertainment | - 3% | |||
Entertainment in Hohhot (China) is about the same as in Tainan City (Taiwan) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 92元 (398 NT$) | 671 NT$ | - 41% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 112元 (488 NT$) | 556 NT$ | - 12% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | 2,218 NT$ | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 220元 (957 NT$) | 1,031 NT$ | - 7% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 63元 (273 NT$) | 275 NT$ | - 1% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 35元 (154 NT$) | 92 NT$ | + 67% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14元 (61 NT$) | 56 NT$ | + 9% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | 12,433 NT$ | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 4.98 NT$ | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 300元 (1,304 NT$) | 988 NT$ | + 32% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 10元 (43 NT$) | 95 NT$ | - 54% | |
TOTAL | + 3% |

These prices were last updated on April 13, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 51,297 NT$ (11,801元) in Hohhot to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 50,000 NT$ in Tainan City.
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