- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Fargo
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元73) | 元45 | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元40) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.59 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (元5.91) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.75 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.54 (元22) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (元44) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.38 (元21) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (元8) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (元108) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (元11) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (元14) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in Fargo (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,223 (元7,683) | 元1,500 | + 412% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $779 (元4,893) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (元794) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $843 (元5,295) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (元4,184) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $85 (元535) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (元242) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $378 (元2,373) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $64 (元405) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (元84) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (元115) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 7% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $52 (元328) | 元500 | - 34% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $40 (元254) | 元250 | + 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (元569) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (元672) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 56% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 56% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,754 (元130,417) | 元99,994 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.57 (元3.55) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (元251) | 元83 | + 204% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元79) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 9% | |||
| Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元48) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (元77) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (元455) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7 (元44) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.70 (元23) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.53 (元16) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (元11) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元124) | 元30 | + 315% | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 123% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (元237) | 元90 | + 164% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (元119) | 元70 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $87 (元549) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 (元371) | 元300 | + 24% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元49) | 元45 | + 9% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (元25) | 元25 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (元30) | 元10 | + 204% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $430 (元2,700) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (元6) | 元0.30 | + 1995% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $39 (元245) | 元150 | + 63% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.46 (元34) | 元20 | + 71% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 34 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 41% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,484
($1,032)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,600
in Zibo.
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