- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- China
- Palmerston North
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Palmerston North, New Zealand compared to Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 14% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 14% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$18 (元79) | 元45 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (元49) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (元33) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.96 (元9) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (元30) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$6 (元28) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$6 (元27) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.01 (元18) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$2.98 (元13) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$3.85 (元17) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 (元97) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.12 (元14) | - | - | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.24 (元5.56) | - | - | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 33% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,827 (元8,208) | 元1,500 | + 447% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,380 (元6,199) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$254 (元1,139) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,076 (元4,837) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$825 (元3,707) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$206 (元925) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$76 (元341) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$528 (元2,372) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$250 (元1,123) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$9 (元43) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$24 (元107) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 1% | |||
| Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 1% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$128 (元573) | 元500 | + 15% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$54 (元241) | 元250 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$164 (元738) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$158 (元708) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 85% | |||
| Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 85% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,997 (元157,266) | 元99,994 | + 57% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.06 (元9) | - | - | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$70 (元313) | 元83 | + 279% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 7% | |||
| Personal Care in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 7% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | NZ$12 (元53) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (元22) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$48 (元214) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$7 (元32) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.42 (元24) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$4.73 (元21) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.88 (元13) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$3.62 (元16) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$23 (元101) | 元30 | + 237% | |
| Entertainment | + 91% | |||
| Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 91% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$51 (元228) | 元90 | + 153% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (元139) | 元70 | + 99% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$139 (元623) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$128 (元573) | 元300 | + 91% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$12 (元56) | 元45 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.27 (元24) | 元25 | - 5% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (元37) | 元10 | + 265% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.20 (元0.90) | 元0.30 | + 200% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$61 (元274) | 元150 | + 83% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$23 (元104) | 元20 | + 420% | |
| TOTAL | + 44% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 161 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 04, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 44% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 元6,196
(NZ$1,379)
in Palmerston North
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
元4,300
in Zibo.
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