- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Fargo
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 17% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 17% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 (元85) | 元45 | + 89% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (元45) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.81 (元31) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.99 (元6) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.49 (元16) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.31 (元28) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (元42) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 (元23) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.32 (元9) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.81 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (元97) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.85 (元12) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.96 (元13) | - | - | |
| 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 | $1,212 (元7,878) | 元1,500 | + 425% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $880 (元5,721) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $128 (元830) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $900 (元5,850) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $727 (元4,724) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $83 (元541) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $44 (元287) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $375 (元2,441) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $127 (元826) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (元87) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (元146) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (元305) | 元500 | - 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $42 (元273) | 元250 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (元585) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $108 (元700) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 64% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 64% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $20,969 (元136,354) | 元99,994 | + 36% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.61 (元3.99) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $41 (元265) | 元83 | + 220% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $14 (元91) | - | - | |
| 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) | $7 (元46) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $25 (元161) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $117 (元761) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $8 (元49) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.52 (元23) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.38 (元35) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.41 (元16) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.60 (元10) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元130) | 元30 | + 334% | |
| Entertainment | + 164% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 164% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $40 (元260) | 元90 | + 189% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (元137) | 元70 | + 95% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $101 (元658) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $58 (元374) | 元300 | + 25% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元52) | 元45 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (元25) | 元25 | + 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.86 (元32) | 元10 | + 216% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $428 (元2,783) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (元7) | 元0.30 | + 2068% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (元283) | 元150 | + 89% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.37 (元35) | 元20 | + 74% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 144 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,790
($1,044)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,500
in Zibo.
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