Cost of living in Baotou

Dining and Restaurants

• Inexpensive Restaurant Meal - A meal at a casual restaurant will typically cost $4.48 on average, with a range between $2.07 and $6.9.
• Mid-Range Restaurant (Three-Course Meal for Two) - For a more upscale dining experience, expect to pay around $24.84, with prices ranging from $16.56 to $27.6.
• Fast Food (e.g., McDonald's) - A McMeal or equivalent combo meal averages $8.97, with a range between $6.9 and $11.04.
• Beverages (e.g., Domestic Beer, Imported Beer, Cappuccino, Coke/Pepsi) - Domestic beer averages $1.72, imported beer $2.76, cappuccino $3.79, and Coke/Pepsi $0.62.

Grocery Prices

• Milk - Milk is priced at $1.38 per liter on average.
• Eggs (Dozen) - A dozen eggs range from $1.99 to $2.48, averaging $2.24.
• Fruits (e.g., Apples, Oranges) - Apples cost $1.66 per kg, while oranges are priced at $1.38 per kg.
• Vegetables (e.g., Potatoes) - Potatoes are priced at $0.55 per kg.
• Rice (1kg) - Rice costs between $0.55 and $0.69 per kg, averaging $0.62.

Transportation

• Public Transport (One-Way Ticket) - A one-way local transport ticket costs $0.28.
• Fuel (Gasoline) - Gasoline is priced between $1.03 and $1.17 per liter, averaging $1.1.
• Taxi Fares - Taxi fares start at $0.97, with a cost of $0.32 per km and $8.28 per hour of waiting.

Housing Costs

Utilities

• Basic Utilities (Electricity, Heating, Water, etc.) - Basic utilities for an 85m2 apartment cost $137.99 on average.
• Internet - Internet services range from $6.9 to $10.9, with an average cost of $8.9.