- Cost of Living
- China
- Denmark
- Harbin
- Aarhus
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Aarhus, Denmark
Currency:
Food | - 49% | |||
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Food in Harbin (China) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (kr58) | kr120 | - 52% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (kr30) | kr74 | - 59% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (kr12) | kr34 | - 65% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (kr11) | kr8 | + 41% | |
12 eggs, large | 元12 (kr11) | kr24 | - 52% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (kr8) | kr20 | - 57% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (kr48) | kr60 | - 20% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (kr12) | kr17 | - 25% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (kr9) | kr10 | - 15% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.70 (kr3.56) | kr14 | - 74% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元55 (kr53) | kr60 | - 12% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (kr7) | kr19 | - 65% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (kr7) | kr10 | - 35% | |
Housing | - 35% | |||
Housing in Harbin (China) is 35% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,333 (kr5,131) | kr9,429 | - 46% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,200 (kr3,079) | kr7,271 | - 58% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元650 (kr625) | kr1,011 | - 38% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (kr6,254) | kr5,125 | + 22% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (kr2,571) | kr3,875 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (kr424) | kr745 | - 43% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (kr92) | kr170 | - 46% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (kr3,368) | kr3,744 | - 10% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元900 (kr866) | kr772 | + 12% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元50 (kr48) | kr70 | - 31% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (kr58) | kr133 | - 57% | |
Clothes | - 23% | |||
Clothes in Harbin (China) is 23% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (kr637) | kr833 | - 24% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元233 (kr224) | kr243 | - 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元615 (kr592) | kr867 | - 32% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元367 (kr353) | kr957 | - 63% | |
Transportation | + 15% | |||
Transportation in Harbin (China) is 15% more expensive than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元358,667 (kr345,090) | kr300,000 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (kr8) | kr10 | - 25% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元575 (kr553) | kr363 | + 53% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (kr29) | kr167 | - 82% | |
Personal Care | - 49% | |||
Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 49% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元46 (kr44) | kr43 | + 2% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (kr43) | kr129 | - 67% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (kr96) | kr400 | - 76% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (kr22) | kr36 | - 40% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (kr34) | kr31 | + 9% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (kr25) | kr28 | - 12% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (kr7) | kr16 | - 54% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (kr9) | kr18 | - 51% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元55 (kr53) | kr230 | - 77% | |
Entertainment | - 36% | |||
Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 36% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元93 (kr90) | kr360 | - 75% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元118 (kr113) | kr170 | - 33% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (kr481) | kr672 | - 28% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元325 (kr313) | kr500 | - 37% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (kr28) | kr83 | - 67% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (kr30) | kr35 | - 16% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (kr14) | kr40 | - 64% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | kr4,085 | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (kr1.13) | kr1.00 | + 13% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元290 (kr279) | kr208 | + 34% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (kr18) | kr44 | - 59% | |
TOTAL | - 25% |

These prices were last updated on April 21, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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/
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 25% cheaper than in Aarhus (Denmark)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
kr26,000
in Aarhus
you would need to make just about kr19,494
(元20,261)
in Harbin.
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