- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Harbin
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 13% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 13% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (Mex$ 153) | Mex$ 58 | + 162% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (Mex$ 89) | Mex$ 61 | + 45% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 53 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (Mex$ 33) | Mex$ 12 | + 171% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (Mex$ 31) | Mex$ 24 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 20 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (Mex$ 144) | Mex$ 14 | + 963% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (Mex$ 37) | Mex$ 27 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 18 | + 42% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.70 (Mex$ 11) | Mex$ 39 | - 72% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元55 (Mex$ 158) | Mex$ 170 | - 7% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Mex$ 19) | Mex$ 16 | + 20% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (Mex$ 18) | Mex$ 33 | - 45% | |
| Housing | + 21% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 21% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,983 (Mex$ 17,163) | Mex$ 20,000 | - 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,969 (Mex$ 11,386) | Mex$ 11,000 | + 4% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元499 (Mex$ 1,433) | Mex$ 550 | + 160% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (Mex$ 18,645) | Mex$ 6,003 | + 211% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (Mex$ 7,666) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (Mex$ 1,265) | Mex$ 500 | + 153% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (Mex$ 274) | Mex$ 433 | - 37% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Mex$ 6,750 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Mex$ 1,100 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (Mex$ 160) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (Mex$ 172) | Mex$ 60 | + 187% | |
| Clothes | + 165% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 165% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (Mex$ 1,899) | Mex$ 350 | + 443% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元343 (Mex$ 983) | Mex$ 416 | + 136% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (Mex$ 1,921) | Mex$ 950 | + 102% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元399 (Mex$ 1,145) | Mex$ 550 | + 108% | |
| Transportation | + 365% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 365% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元452,771 (Mex$ 1,298,782) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 549% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 13 | + 78% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元576 (Mex$ 1,651) | Mex$ 255 | + 547% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元30 (Mex$ 87) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 32% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 32% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元58 (Mex$ 166) | Mex$ 63 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (Mex$ 100) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (Mex$ 287) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (Mex$ 86) | Mex$ 35 | + 146% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (Mex$ 72) | Mex$ 39 | + 85% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (Mex$ 80) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (Mex$ 21) | Mex$ 22 | - 5% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (Mex$ 29) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元80 (Mex$ 229) | Mex$ 118 | + 95% | |
| Entertainment | + 23% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 23% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元92 (Mex$ 265) | Mex$ 265 | - 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元126 (Mex$ 360) | Mex$ 130 | + 177% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (Mex$ 1,434) | Mex$ 200 | + 617% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元450 (Mex$ 1,291) | Mex$ 493 | + 162% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元27 (Mex$ 76) | Mex$ 62 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元27 (Mex$ 79) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元14 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 26 | + 57% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (Mex$ 3.36) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 33% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元223 (Mex$ 638) | Mex$ 550 | + 16% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Mex$ 53) | Mex$ 36 | + 49% | |
| TOTAL | + 84% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 37 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 84% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 108,592
(元37,856)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 59,000
in Acapulco.
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