Cost of living in Fargo, United States vs Auckland, New Zealand
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Food | - 19% | |||
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Food in Fargo (United States) is 19% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $11 (NZ$16) | NZ$20 | - 20% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$13 | - 25% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $5.04 (NZ$7) | NZ$8 | - 9% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (NZ$1.42) | NZ$2.16 | - 34% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.09 (NZ$2.90) | NZ$8 | - 64% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.92 (NZ$7) | NZ$6 | + 10% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$7 | + 44% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.54 (NZ$4.91) | NZ$3.53 | + 39% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.29 (NZ$1.79) | NZ$3.00 | - 40% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.33 (NZ$3.23) | NZ$4.31 | - 25% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (NZ$21) | NZ$21 | - 1% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.79 (NZ$2.48) | NZ$3.73 | - 33% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.71 (NZ$2.37) | NZ$2.27 | + 5% | |
Housing | - 38% | |||
Housing in Fargo (United States) is 38% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,325 (NZ$1,841) | NZ$2,898 | - 36% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $861 (NZ$1,196) | NZ$2,639 | - 55% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $121 (NZ$168) | NZ$309 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $915 (NZ$1,270) | NZ$2,350 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $730 (NZ$1,014) | NZ$2,007 | - 49% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $81 (NZ$113) | NZ$197 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $42 (NZ$59) | NZ$81 | - 27% | |
40” flat screen tv | $341 (NZ$474) | NZ$734 | - 35% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (NZ$155) | NZ$243 | - 36% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (NZ$17) | NZ$12 | + 38% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (NZ$32) | NZ$28 | + 15% | |
Clothes | - 28% | |||
Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 28% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $49 (NZ$68) | NZ$117 | - 42% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 (NZ$56) | NZ$67 | - 16% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (NZ$118) | NZ$192 | - 39% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (NZ$150) | NZ$228 | - 34% | |
Transportation | - 61% | |||
Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 61% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,867 (NZ$30,375) | NZ$34,283 | - 11% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.71 (NZ$0.99) | NZ$2.06 | - 52% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $42 (NZ$58) | NZ$213 | - 73% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (NZ$19) | NZ$30 | - 35% | |
Personal Care | + 47% | |||
Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (NZ$10) | NZ$12 | - 19% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (NZ$35) | NZ$5.55 | + 527% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 (NZ$226) | NZ$64 | + 252% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 (NZ$10) | NZ$9 | + 12% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.07 (NZ$4.27) | NZ$7 | - 37% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.74 (NZ$7) | NZ$7 | - 10% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.57 (NZ$3.57) | NZ$3.92 | - 9% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $1.43 (NZ$1.99) | NZ$4.06 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (NZ$25) | NZ$37 | - 31% | |
Entertainment | + 4% | |||
Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is about the same as in Auckland (New Zealand) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (NZ$53) | NZ$63 | - 15% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $21 (NZ$30) | NZ$35 | - 16% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (NZ$141) | NZ$232 | - 39% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $51 (NZ$71) | NZ$137 | - 48% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (NZ$12) | NZ$17 | - 32% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.43 (NZ$6) | NZ$5.32 | + 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (NZ$7) | NZ$11 | - 39% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (NZ$596) | NZ$689 | - 14% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (NZ$1.39) | NZ$0.33 | + 322% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | $47 (NZ$65) | NZ$80 | - 18% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $5.45 (NZ$8) | NZ$34 | - 77% | |
TOTAL | - 33% |

These prices were last updated on January 23, 2021.
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 33% cheaper than in Auckland (New Zealand)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require NZ$8,000 in Auckland you would need to make just about NZ$5,367 ($3,864) in Fargo.
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