- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Fargo
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States vs Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 35% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (81元) | 45元 | + 80% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (48元) | 45元 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.81 (33元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.02 (7元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.44 (17元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.08 (35元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (44元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.43 (24元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.37 (10元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.67 (18元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (103元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.76 (12元) | 7元 | + 74% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.85 (13元) | 4.17元 | + 206% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Fargo (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,269 (8,772元) | 1,500元 | + 485% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $871 (6,022元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $124 (859元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $939 (6,488元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $749 (5,180元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (571元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (298元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (2,487元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (879元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (83元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (156元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 3% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $45 (313元) | 500元 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (278元) | 250元 | + 11% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $86 (592元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (707元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 72% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 72% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,821 (143,919元) | 99,994元 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.69 (4.75元) | 7元 | - 32% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (281元) | 83元 | + 241% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (96元) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (49元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (171元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $138 (951元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (52元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.42 (24元) | 25元 | - 6% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (37元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.41 (17元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (11元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (131元) | 30元 | + 338% | |
| Entertainment | + 177% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 177% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (269元) | 90元 | + 199% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (145元) | 70元 | + 107% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (700元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $53 (369元) | 300元 | + 23% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (58元) | 45元 | + 29% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.25 (29元) | 25元 | + 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.02 (35元) | 10元 | + 247% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (2,963元) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (7元) | 0.30元 | + 2204% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (317元) | 150元 | + 111% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.37 (37元) | 20元 | + 85% | |
| TOTAL | + 58% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 208 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 10, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.912
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 58% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 7,103元
($1,028)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,500元
in Zibo.
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