Cost of living in Salt Lake City, Utah, United States vs Taiyuan, China
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Food | + 56% | |||
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Food in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $14 (91元) | 44元 | + 105% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (48元) | 29元 | + 68% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.11 (27元) | 10元 | + 166% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.60 (3.87元) | 13元 | - 71% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.63 (17元) | 9元 | + 80% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.52 (23元) | 10元 | + 124% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (41元) | 55元 | - 27% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.97 (19元) | 9元 | + 105% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.51 (10元) | 9元 | + 5% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.82 (18元) | 5.53元 | + 231% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $16 (105元) | 115元 | - 9% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.70 (11元) | 8元 | + 45% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.84 (12元) | 12元 | - 1% | |
Housing | + 280% | |||
Housing in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 280% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,878 (12,200元) | 3,511元 | + 248% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,273 (8,270元) | 1,936元 | + 327% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $160 (1,040元) | 207元 | + 402% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,317 (8,555元) | 2,406元 | + 256% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $941 (6,110元) | 1,222元 | + 400% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $119 (774元) | 150元 | + 416% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $43 (277元) | 63元 | + 338% | |
40” flat screen tv | $328 (2,134元) | 2,386元 | - 11% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (670元) | 426元 | + 57% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (69元) | 34元 | + 103% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 (156元) | 39元 | + 304% | |
Clothes | + 16% | |||
Clothes in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 (291元) | 533元 | - 45% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $37 (239元) | 150元 | + 60% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (592元) | 449元 | + 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $101 (658元) | 382元 | + 72% | |
Transportation | + 189% | |||
Transportation in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 189% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,291 (157,816元) | 108,000元 | + 46% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.64 (4.13元) | 7元 | - 39% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $87 (563元) | 71元 | + 695% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $15 (95元) | 37元 | + 159% | |
Personal Care | + 57% | |||
Personal Care in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $5.06 (33元) | 24元 | + 37% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $17 (110元) | 43元 | + 153% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $103 (669元) | 200元 | + 234% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (41元) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.11 (20元) | 44元 | - 54% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $6 (42元) | 25元 | + 66% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.34 (22元) | 8元 | + 184% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.87 (12元) | 11元 | + 15% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $21 (138元) | 56元 | + 145% | |
Entertainment | + 64% | |||
Entertainment in Salt Lake City, Utah (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Taiyuan (China) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 (230元) | 173元 | + 33% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (141元) | 89元 | + 58% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $99 (643元) | 399元 | + 61% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $63 (407元) | 313元 | + 30% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (68元) | 53元 | + 28% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.65 (37元) | 26元 | + 40% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.53 (36元) | 25元 | + 43% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $460 (2,991元) | 3,999元 | - 25% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.58 (3.77元) | 0.25元 | + 1381% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (254元) | 282元 | - 10% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (49元) | 21元 | + 133% | |
TOTAL | + 122% |

These prices were last updated on March 08, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least 24,429元 ($3,760) in Salt Lake City, Utah to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with 11,000元 in Taiyuan.
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