- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Fargo
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 37% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元84) | 元45 | + 86% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元48) | 元45 | + 6% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.81 (元33) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (元7) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.49 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.33 (元30) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (元44) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 (元25) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (元9) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元103) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.79 (元12) | 元7 | + 76% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.90 (元13) | 元4.17 | + 214% | |
| 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 (元8,727) | 元1,500 | + 482% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $871 (元5,991) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $124 (元855) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $939 (元6,454) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $749 (元5,154) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (元569) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $43 (元296) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $360 (元2,474) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (元874) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (元82) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (元155) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 0% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 0% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (元322) | 元500 | - 36% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (元289) | 元250 | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (元602) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $102 (元704) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 69% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,969 (元144,192) | 元99,994 | + 44% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.68 (元4.68) | 元7 | - 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (元280) | 元83 | + 239% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (元96) | - | - | |
| 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 (元49) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (元170) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $138 (元946) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元52) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (元24) | 元25 | - 3% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (元37) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.41 (元17) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (元11) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $19 (元131) | 元30 | + 335% | |
| Entertainment | + 175% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 175% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $39 (元267) | 元90 | + 197% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $22 (元149) | 元70 | + 113% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (元696) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $56 (元388) | 元300 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元56) | 元45 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.07 (元28) | 元25 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (元33) | 元10 | + 234% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (元2,948) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (元7) | 元0.30 | + 2192% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $46 (元315) | 元150 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.37 (元37) | 元20 | + 84% | |
| TOTAL | + 57% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 179 prices entered by 15 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 26, 2018.
Exchange rate:
6.876
CNY
/
USD
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,443
($937)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,100
in Zibo.
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