- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- China
- Palmerston North
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Palmerston North, New Zealand compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 23% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (元77) | 元45 | + 72% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (元51) | 元45 | + 14% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (元34) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.96 (元9) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (元31) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (元30) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (元29) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.01 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.13 (元14) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.85 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 (元97) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.12 (元14) | 元7 | + 104% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.18 (元5.39) | 元4.17 | + 29% | |
| Housing | + 32% | |||
| Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 32% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,899 (元8,694) | 元1,500 | + 480% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,416 (元6,485) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$279 (元1,277) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,045 (元4,786) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$825 (元3,778) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$206 (元942) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$78 (元357) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$549 (元2,516) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$243 (元1,111) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (元43) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (元109) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 7% | |||
| Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 7% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$128 (元584) | 元500 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$58 (元263) | 元250 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$187 (元857) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$158 (元721) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 106% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,997 (元160,248) | 元99,994 | + 60% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.08 (元10) | 元7 | + 36% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$70 (元319) | 元83 | + 286% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 6% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (元55) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (元23) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$47 (元214) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$7 (元32) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.54 (元25) | 元25 | + 1% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.28 (元24) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.75 (元13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.30 (元20) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (元103) | 元30 | + 243% | |
| Entertainment | + 93% | |||
| Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 93% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$52 (元238) | 元90 | + 165% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (元142) | 元70 | + 103% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$139 (元635) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$120 (元549) | 元300 | + 83% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$12 (元56) | 元45 | + 25% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.20 (元24) | 元25 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (元37) | 元10 | + 271% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.20 (元0.92) | 元0.30 | + 205% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$65 (元298) | 元150 | + 98% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (元113) | 元20 | + 465% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 205 prices entered by 18 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 05, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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CNY
/
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Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 49% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,107
(NZ$1,334)
in Palmerston North
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,100
in Zibo.
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