Cost of living
Nantong compared to Tainan (China)
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Overview comparison
NantongTainan (China)
Consumer prices in Nantong are roughly 53% higher than in Tainan (China).
Cost of living
| Item | Nantong | Tainan (China) |
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| Total with rent one person | 661 | 652 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,948 | 2,075 |
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| Without rent one person | 365 | 393 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,645 | 970 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 205.95 | 458.37 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 310.64 | 649.95 |
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| Food person | 276 | 322 |
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| Food family | 737 | 889 |
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| Transport person | 76.57 | 30.09 |
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| Transport family | 213.89 | 84.43 |
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| Life expectancy | 68.07 years | 73.18 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Nantong | Tainan (China) |
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| Lunch Menu | 4.52 | 10.19 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 28.95 | 27.1 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 4.43 | 4.01 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 0.73 | 1.62 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.05 | 1.58 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.39 | 1.16 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Nantong | Tainan (China) |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 202.34 | 523.72 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 181.03 | 320.96 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 593.01 | 617.46 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 320.48 | 461.95 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 22.14 | 27.01 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 33.23 | 42.86 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 12.26 | 12.73 |
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Transportation
| Item | Nantong | Tainan (China) |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.23 | 40.33 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 3,479 | 2,671 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,654 | 2,732 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.13 | 0.54 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 29.16% | 34.4% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.25 | 13.77 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.09 | 0.82 |
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Groceries
| Item | Nantong | Tainan (China) |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.23 | 1.09 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.39 | 2.15 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.47 | 1.94 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 8.8 | 5.22 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 2.9 | 5.47 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.13 | 6.89 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.22 | 1.96 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.36 | 1.1 |
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Other
| Item | Nantong | Tainan (China) |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 58.02 | 15.32 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 7 | 4.81 |
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| Doctors visit | 28.31 | 22.47 |
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| Haircut, simple | 5.21 | 4.58 |
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| Brand Jeans | 50.27 | 78.38 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 62.41 | 71.5 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 227.56 | 122.39 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 21,938 | 2,917 |
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