- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Harbin
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | - 5% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 5% cheaper than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元53 (₨524) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (₨305) | ₨350 | - 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (₨121) | ₨147 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (₨113) | ₨39 | + 187% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (₨108) | ₨60 | + 80% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (₨87) | ₨30 | + 188% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (₨491) | ₨80 | + 514% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (₨128) | ₨113 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (₨87) | ₨49 | + 78% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.70 (₨36) | ₨250 | - 85% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元55 (₨540) | ₨394 | + 37% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (₨66) | ₨174 | - 62% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (₨62) | ₨35 | + 76% | |
| Housing | + 18% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 18% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,983 (₨58,772) | ₨29,031 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,969 (₨38,989) | ₨20,186 | + 93% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元499 (₨4,906) | ₨10,000 | - 51% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (₨63,848) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (₨26,252) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (₨4,331) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (₨938) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ₨21,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ₨2,000 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (₨547) | ₨200 | + 173% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (₨589) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 22% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 22% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (₨6,503) | ₨2,000 | + 225% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元343 (₨3,366) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (₨6,579) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元399 (₨3,920) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 106% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 106% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元452,771 (₨4,447,484) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨77) | ₨71 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元576 (₨5,655) | ₨1,500 | + 277% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元30 (₨298) | ₨93 | + 219% | |
| Personal Care | + 66% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 66% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元58 (₨568) | ₨400 | + 42% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (₨344) | ₨200 | + 72% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (₨982) | ₨500 | + 96% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (₨295) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (₨246) | ₨80 | + 207% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (₨275) | ₨160 | + 72% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (₨72) | ₨60 | + 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (₨101) | ₨20 | + 405% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元80 (₨786) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 17% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 17% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元92 (₨907) | ₨385 | + 135% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元126 (₨1,234) | ₨293 | + 322% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (₨4,911) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元450 (₨4,420) | ₨500 | + 784% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元27 (₨262) | ₨245 | + 7% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元27 (₨270) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元14 (₨140) | ₨1,000 | - 86% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (₨12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元223 (₨2,186) | ₨1,000 | + 119% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (₨181) | ₨120 | + 51% | |
| TOTAL | + 35% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 30 prices entered by 8 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 16, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 35% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨113,695
(元11,575)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨84,000
in Akola.
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