- Cost of Living
- United States
- China
- Fargo
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Fargo, United States compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Fargo (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $12 (元79) | 元45 | + 76% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6 (元43) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.12 (元28) | - | - | |
| 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47) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $2.87 (元20) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.38 (元9) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.16 (元22) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (元118) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.72 (元12) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.29 (元16) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Fargo (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,223 (元8,356) | 元1,500 | + 457% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $759 (元5,187) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $126 (元863) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $843 (元5,759) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $666 (元4,550) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $85 (元581) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $38 (元263) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $378 (元2,581) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $64 (元440) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 (元91) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $18 (元125) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 9% | |||
| Clothes in Fargo (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $47 (元324) | 元500 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $47 (元321) | 元250 | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $91 (元619) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $107 (元731) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 71% | |||
| Transportation in Fargo (United States) is 71% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,249 (元145,223) | 元99,994 | + 45% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.56 (元3.84) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $40 (元274) | 元83 | + 231% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $13 (元86) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Fargo (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (元52) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (元84) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $72 (元495) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.44 (元37) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.77 (元26) | - | - | |
| 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12) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (元135) | 元30 | + 351% | |
| Entertainment | + 187% | |||
| Entertainment in Fargo (United States) is 187% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $38 (元258) | 元90 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 (元130) | 元70 | + 85% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $87 (元597) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $68 (元465) | 元300 | + 55% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8 (元53) | 元45 | + 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.92 (元27) | 元25 | + 7% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.83 (元33) | 元10 | + 230% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | $150 (元1,025) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (元7) | 元0.30 | + 2178% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $43 (元294) | 元150 | + 96% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.90 (元40) | 元20 | + 102% | |
| TOTAL | + 59% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 155 prices entered by 17 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 25, 2017.
Exchange rate:
6.834
CNY
/
USD
Do you live in Zibo? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 254% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Morelia is 62% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in London is 12% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 9% cheaper than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in Hong Kong is 14% more expensive than in Singapore
- Cost of living in London is 30% more expensive than in Toronto
- Cost of living in Singapore is 9% cheaper than in London
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Flint, Michigan (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Islamabad (Pakistan)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Hartford, Connecticut (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Grand Rapids (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Knoxville, Tennessee (United States)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Colombo (Sri Lanka)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Yantai (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nantong (China)
Cost of living in Fargo (United States) is 59% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,991
($1,023)
in Fargo
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,400
in Zibo.
Recent Prices Added
- One-way ticket in public transport in Los Angeles, California costs $1.75 (2 minutes ago)
- 60 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) in Austin, Texas costs $0.30 (7 minutes ago)
- One-way ticket in public transport in João Pessoa costs R$ 3.20 (20 minutes ago)
- Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) in Beni Mellal costs 60 Dirham (23 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Huntsville, Alabama costs $10 (27 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Pune costs ₨100 (37 minutes ago)