- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- China
- Palmerston North
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Palmerston North, New Zealand compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 24% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 24% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$20 (元99) | 元45 | + 119% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (元57) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$8 (元39) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$2.21 (元11) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (元33) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (元32) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$7 (元34) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.28 (元22) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.68 (元14) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.72 (元19) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$22 (元110) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.02 (元15) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.55 (元8) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 43% | |||
| Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 43% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,877 (元9,492) | 元1,500 | + 533% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$2,021 (元10,218) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$299 (元1,514) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,943 (元9,826) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$815 (元4,122) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$254 (元1,285) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$63 (元320) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$586 (元2,965) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$263 (元1,332) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$8 (元40) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$22 (元112) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 2% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$144 (元727) | 元500 | + 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$41 (元205) | 元250 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$153 (元771) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$128 (元645) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 112% | |||
| Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 112% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$33,532 (元169,543) | 元99,994 | + 70% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$1.98 (元10) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$79 (元397) | 元83 | + 381% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 12% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$11 (元58) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (元25) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$68 (元344) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$8 (元40) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.60 (元28) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.12 (元26) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$3.82 (元19) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.24 (元21) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$28 (元142) | 元30 | + 374% | |
| Entertainment | + 82% | |||
| Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 82% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$44 (元221) | 元90 | + 145% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (元156) | 元70 | + 123% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$139 (元701) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$125 (元635) | 元300 | + 112% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$10 (元51) | 元45 | + 14% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.37 (元27) | 元25 | + 9% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (元41) | 元10 | + 312% | |
| iPod nano 16GB | NZ$183 (元925) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | 元0.30 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$64 (元322) | 元150 | + 114% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$23 (元117) | 元20 | + 484% | |
| 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 34 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 14, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 54% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,466
(NZ$1,279)
in Palmerston North
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,200
in Zibo.
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