Cost of living in Harbin
compared to
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$2.78
CN¥20.13
|
$1.67
-
$4.17
|
|
Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$5.57
CN¥40.26
|
$5.01
-
$5.57
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$0.44
CN¥3.19
|
$0.42
-
$0.56
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$0.26
CN¥1.85
|
$0.28
-
$0.28
|
Harbin - Cost of restaurants
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$2.09
CN¥15.10
|
$1.04
-
$2.78
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.80
CN¥41.93
|
$4.17
-
$6.96
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$5.43
CN¥39.24
|
$4.74
-
$5.79
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$2.08
CN¥15.02
|
$0.83
-
$4.68
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$1.41
CN¥10.19
|
$0.95
-
$2.21
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$0.97
CN¥7.00
|
$0.50
-
$1.89
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.80
CN¥5.78
|
$0.50
-
$1.26
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.12
CN¥8.06
|
$0.50
-
$2.21
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$0.46
CN¥3.35
|
$0.32
-
$0.63
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$0.36
CN¥2.59
|
$0.19
-
$0.63
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$0.69
CN¥5.02
|
$0.50
-
$0.95
|
Harbin - Cost of groceries
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$4.31
CN¥31.19
|
$3.95
-
$4.55
|
| Monthly public transit pass |
$12.99
CN¥93.92
|
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-
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|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$16,697.74
CN¥120,766.43
|
$13,914.79
-
$19,480.70
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$3.42
CN¥24.76
|
$3.37
-
$3.48
|
Harbin - Cost of transportation
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$17.63
CN¥127.48
|
$13.91
-
$20.87
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$347.87
CN¥2,515.97
|
$278.30
-
$417.44
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$222.64
CN¥1,610.22
|
$166.98
-
$278.30
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$57.64
CN¥416.86
|
$53.20
-
$63.84
|
Harbin - Cost of housing
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$262.83
CN¥1,900.95
|
$208.72
-
$347.87
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$8,580.78
CN¥62,060.52
|
$4,870.18
-
$11,131.83
|
Harbin - Cost of childcare
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$0.70
CN¥5.03
|
$0.56
-
$1.39
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$2.71
CN¥19.62
|
$1.53
-
$3.90
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$2.09
CN¥15.10
|
$2.09
-
$2.37
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$20.87
CN¥150.96
|
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-
??
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$5.22
CN¥37.74
|
$4.17
-
$9.74
|
Harbin - Cost of entertainment and sports
|
Cost
|
Range | |
|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$83.49
CN¥603.83
|
$27.83
-
$125.23
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$29.22
CN¥211.34
|
$27.83
-
$32.00
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$74.21
CN¥536.74
|
$62.62
-
$90.45
|
| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$153.06
CN¥1,107.03
|
$41.74
-
$278.30
|
Harbin - Cost of clothing
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