- Cost of Living
- China
- Mexico
- Harbin
- Acapulco
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Acapulco, Mexico
Currency:
| Food | + 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 32% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 58 | + 226% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (Mex$ 100) | Mex$ 60 | + 67% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (Mex$ 39) | Mex$ 38 | + 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (Mex$ 36) | Mex$ 12 | + 200% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (Mex$ 38) | Mex$ 24 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 20 | + 40% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (Mex$ 159) | Mex$ 45 | + 253% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (Mex$ 41) | Mex$ 29 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (Mex$ 28) | Mex$ 18 | + 59% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.70 (Mex$ 12) | Mex$ 32 | - 63% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元55 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 170 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 18 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (Mex$ 22) | Mex$ 33 | - 34% | |
| Housing | + 57% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 57% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,333 (Mex$ 16,913) | Mex$ 13,325 | + 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,200 (Mex$ 10,148) | Mex$ 8,667 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元650 (Mex$ 2,061) | Mex$ 650 | + 217% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (Mex$ 20,612) | Mex$ 5,511 | + 274% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (Mex$ 8,475) | Mex$ 11,000 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (Mex$ 1,398) | Mex$ 500 | + 180% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (Mex$ 303) | Mex$ 421 | - 28% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (Mex$ 11,099) | Mex$ 6,833 | + 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元900 (Mex$ 2,854) | Mex$ 1,100 | + 159% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元50 (Mex$ 159) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (Mex$ 190) | Mex$ 60 | + 217% | |
| Clothes | + 133% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 133% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (Mex$ 2,099) | Mex$ 350 | + 500% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元233 (Mex$ 739) | Mex$ 416 | + 77% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元615 (Mex$ 1,950) | Mex$ 950 | + 105% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元367 (Mex$ 1,163) | Mex$ 583 | + 99% | |
| Transportation | + 361% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 361% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元358,667 (Mex$ 1,137,387) | Mex$ 200,000 | + 469% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (Mex$ 25) | Mex$ 14 | + 77% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元575 (Mex$ 1,823) | Mex$ 255 | + 615% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (Mex$ 97) | Mex$ 192 | - 50% | |
| Personal Care | + 54% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 54% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元46 (Mex$ 146) | Mex$ 63 | + 133% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (Mex$ 143) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (Mex$ 317) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (Mex$ 71) | Mex$ 35 | + 104% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (Mex$ 112) | Mex$ 33 | + 237% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (Mex$ 81) | Mex$ 35 | + 133% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (Mex$ 24) | Mex$ 22 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (Mex$ 30) | Mex$ 20 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元55 (Mex$ 174) | Mex$ 205 | - 15% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 31% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元93 (Mex$ 296) | Mex$ 265 | + 12% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元118 (Mex$ 373) | Mex$ 130 | + 187% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (Mex$ 1,586) | Mex$ 200 | + 693% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元325 (Mex$ 1,031) | Mex$ 493 | + 109% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (Mex$ 91) | Mex$ 62 | + 48% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (Mex$ 98) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (Mex$ 48) | Mex$ 27 | + 75% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | Mex$ 17,000 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (Mex$ 3.71) | Mex$ 5.00 | - 26% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元290 (Mex$ 920) | Mex$ 567 | + 62% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Mex$ 58) | Mex$ 36 | + 65% | |
| TOTAL | + 105% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 93 prices entered by 14 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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MXN
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 105% more expensive than in Acapulco (Mexico)
For example, you would need at least Mex$ 73,941
(元23,317)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Mex$ 36,000
in Acapulco.
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