- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Fargo
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 15% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元78) | 元45 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元42) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.40 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.93 (元6) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.62 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $2.36 (元16) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (元46) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (元9) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (元21) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (元115) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (元12) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (元15) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Fargo (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,223 (元8,179) | 元1,500 | + 445% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $759 (元5,077) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (元845) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $843 (元5,637) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (元4,454) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $85 (元569) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (元257) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $378 (元2,527) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $64 (元431) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (元89) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (元122) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 4% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 4% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (元317) | 元500 | - 37% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (元314) | 元250 | + 26% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (元606) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (元715) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 66% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 66% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,249 (元142,153) | 元99,994 | + 42% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (元3.76) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (元268) | 元83 | + 224% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元84) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元51) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (元82) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (元485) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.44 (元36) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (元25) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.70 (元25) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.53 (元17) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.71 (元11) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元132) | 元30 | + 341% | |
| Entertainment | + 178% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 178% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (元252) | 元90 | + 181% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (元127) | 元70 | + 82% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $87 (元584) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (元455) | 元300 | + 52% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元52) | 元45 | + 16% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (元26) | 元25 | + 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (元32) | 元10 | + 223% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (元1,003) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (元7) | 元0.30 | + 2130% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (元288) | 元150 | + 92% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 (元39) | 元20 | + 97% | |
| TOTAL | + 54% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 149 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,781
($1,014)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,400
in Zibo.
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