- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Harbin
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 20% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 20% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 58 | + 203% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (Mex$ 93) | Mex$ 61 | + 52% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 38 | - 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (Mex$ 34) | Mex$ 12 | + 179% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (Mex$ 35) | Mex$ 24 | + 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 20 | + 30% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (Mex$ 147) | Mex$ 14 | + 991% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 27 | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (Mex$ 26) | Mex$ 18 | + 45% | |
| 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$ 162) | Mex$ 170 | - 5% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 16 | + 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (Mex$ 20) | Mex$ 33 | - 39% | |
| Housing | + 39% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 39% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,333 (Mex$ 15,708) | Mex$ 13,767 | + 14% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,200 (Mex$ 9,425) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 14% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元650 (Mex$ 1,914) | Mex$ 550 | + 248% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (Mex$ 19,144) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 247% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (Mex$ 7,871) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 28% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (Mex$ 1,299) | Mex$ 500 | + 160% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (Mex$ 281) | Mex$ 433 | - 35% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (Mex$ 10,308) | Mex$ 6,750 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元900 (Mex$ 2,651) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 141% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元50 (Mex$ 147) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (Mex$ 177) | Mex$ 60 | + 195% | |
| Clothes | + 117% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 117% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (Mex$ 1,950) | Mex$ 350 | + 457% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元233 (Mex$ 686) | Mex$ 416 | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元615 (Mex$ 1,811) | Mex$ 950 | + 91% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元367 (Mex$ 1,080) | Mex$ 550 | + 96% | |
| Transportation | + 334% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 334% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元358,667 (Mex$ 1,056,373) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 428% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (Mex$ 23) | Mex$ 13 | + 82% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元575 (Mex$ 1,694) | Mex$ 255 | + 564% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (Mex$ 90) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 35% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 35% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元46 (Mex$ 135) | Mex$ 63 | + 117% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (Mex$ 133) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (Mex$ 295) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (Mex$ 66) | Mex$ 35 | + 89% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (Mex$ 104) | Mex$ 39 | + 169% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (Mex$ 76) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 22 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (Mex$ 27) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元55 (Mex$ 162) | Mex$ 118 | + 38% | |
| Entertainment | + 28% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 28% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元93 (Mex$ 275) | Mex$ 265 | + 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元118 (Mex$ 346) | Mex$ 130 | + 166% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (Mex$ 1,473) | Mex$ 200 | + 636% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元325 (Mex$ 957) | Mex$ 493 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (Mex$ 85) | Mex$ 62 | + 37% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (Mex$ 91) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (Mex$ 44) | Mex$ 26 | + 69% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (Mex$ 3.45) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 31% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元290 (Mex$ 854) | Mex$ 550 | + 55% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Mex$ 54) | Mex$ 36 | + 53% | |
| TOTAL | + 90% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 16 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 90% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 74,065
(元25,147)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 39,000
in Acapulco.
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