- Cost of Living
- New Zealand
- China
- Palmerston North
- Zibo
- Comparison
Cost of living in Palmerston North, New Zealand vs Zibo, China
Currency:
| Food | + 25% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 25% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | NZ$17 (79元) | 45元 | + 75% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | NZ$11 (54元) | 45元 | + 20% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | NZ$7 (34元) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | NZ$1.99 (9元) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | NZ$7 (32元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | NZ$7 (32元) | - | - | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | NZ$5.82 (27元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | NZ$4.01 (19元) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | NZ$3.08 (15元) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | NZ$4.09 (19元) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | NZ$21 (102元) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | NZ$3.15 (15元) | 7元 | + 113% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | NZ$1.16 (5.48元) | 4.17元 | + 31% | |
| Housing | + 35% | |||
| Housing in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 35% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,923 (9,088元) | 1,500元 | + 506% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | NZ$1,429 (6,755元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | NZ$264 (1,250元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | NZ$1,117 (5,278元) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | NZ$892 (4,216元) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | NZ$190 (899元) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | NZ$75 (357元) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | NZ$557 (2,631元) | - | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | NZ$225 (1,064元) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | NZ$10 (47元) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | NZ$23 (109元) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 8% | |||
| Clothes in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 8% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | NZ$123 (583元) | 500元 | + 17% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | NZ$58 (272元) | 250元 | + 9% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | NZ$177 (839元) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | NZ$156 (737元) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 116% | |||
| Transportation in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 116% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | NZ$34,997 (165,422元) | 99,994元 | + 65% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | NZ$2.20 (10元) | 7元 | + 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | NZ$70 (329元) | 83元 | + 298% | |
| 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 (57元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | NZ$5.00 (24元) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | NZ$47 (221元) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | NZ$7 (33元) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | NZ$5.54 (26元) | 25元 | + 5% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | NZ$5.28 (25元) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | NZ$2.75 (13元) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | NZ$4.30 (20元) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | NZ$22 (104元) | 30元 | + 247% | |
| Entertainment | + 95% | |||
| Entertainment in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 95% more expensive than in Zibo (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | NZ$52 (246元) | 90元 | + 174% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | NZ$31 (146元) | 70元 | + 109% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | NZ$113 (536元) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | NZ$112 (529元) | 300元 | + 76% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | NZ$12 (58元) | 45元 | + 30% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | NZ$5.20 (25元) | 25元 | - 2% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | NZ$8 (38元) | 10元 | + 283% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | NZ$0.20 (0.95元) | 0.30元 | + 215% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | NZ$62 (291元) | 150元 | + 94% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | NZ$25 (117元) | 20元 | + 483% | |
| TOTAL | + 53% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 215 prices entered by 22 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 31, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Palmerston North (New Zealand) is 53% more expensive than in Zibo (China)
For example, you would need at least 7,490元
(NZ$1,584)
in Palmerston North
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
4,900元
in Zibo.
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