- Cost of Living
- China
- India
- Harbin
- Akola
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Akola, India
Currency:
| Food | + 16% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 16% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (₨631) | ₨500 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (₨333) | ₨375 | - 11% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (₨130) | ₨200 | - 35% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (₨121) | ₨44 | + 176% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (₨125) | ₨50 | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (₨93) | ₨33 | + 178% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (₨526) | ₨90 | + 485% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (₨137) | ₨99 | + 39% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (₨93) | ₨43 | + 115% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.70 (₨39) | ₨165 | - 76% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元55 (₨579) | ₨300 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (₨72) | ₨143 | - 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (₨72) | ₨38 | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 69% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 69% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,333 (₨56,121) | ₨25,413 | + 121% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,200 (₨33,673) | ₨17,667 | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元650 (₨6,840) | ₨6,525 | + 5% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (₨68,398) | ₨15,137 | + 352% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (₨28,123) | ₨10,000 | + 181% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (₨4,639) | ₨10,000 | - 54% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (₨1,004) | ₨1,000 | + 0% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (₨36,830) | ₨25,500 | + 44% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元900 (₨9,470) | ₨6,000 | + 58% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元50 (₨526) | ₨150 | + 251% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (₨631) | ₨900 | - 30% | |
| Clothes | + 35% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 35% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (₨6,966) | ₨2,000 | + 248% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元233 (₨2,452) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元615 (₨6,471) | ₨4,000 | + 62% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元367 (₨3,858) | ₨4,000 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 59% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 59% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元358,667 (₨3,774,167) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (₨82) | ₨73 | + 13% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元575 (₨6,051) | ₨2,750 | + 120% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (₨321) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 88% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 88% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元46 (₨484) | ₨400 | + 21% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (₨474) | ₨200 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (₨1,052) | ₨500 | + 110% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (₨237) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (₨373) | ₨80 | + 366% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (₨270) | ₨160 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (₨79) | ₨60 | + 32% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (₨98) | ₨20 | + 391% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元55 (₨579) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 21% more expensive than in Akola (India) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元93 (₨982) | ₨385 | + 155% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元118 (₨1,236) | ₨293 | + 323% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (₨5,261) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元325 (₨3,420) | ₨500 | + 584% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (₨303) | ₨245 | + 24% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (₨324) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (₨158) | ₨1,000 | - 84% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (₨12) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元290 (₨3,052) | ₨1,000 | + 205% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (₨194) | ₨120 | + 62% | |
| TOTAL | + 45% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 76 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 45% more expensive than in Akola (India)
For example, you would need at least ₨117,805
(元11,195)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
₨81,000
in Akola.
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