- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Harbin
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 87% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 87% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (E£ 140) | E£ 60 | + 133% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (E£ 86) | E£ 42 | + 105% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (E£ 31) | E£ 28 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (E£ 30) | E£ 11 | + 181% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 134% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (E£ 22) | E£ 5.42 | + 297% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (E£ 126) | E£ 13 | + 847% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (E£ 27) | E£ 21 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (E£ 23) | E£ 6 | + 261% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.60 (E£ 12) | E£ 25 | - 52% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元63 (E£ 164) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (E£ 18) | E£ 8 | + 141% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 8 | + 151% | |
| Housing | + 48% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 48% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,638 (E£ 12,121) | E£ 4,000 | + 203% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,854 (E£ 7,459) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元657 (E£ 1,716) | E£ 350 | + 390% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,682 (E£ 12,235) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,000 (E£ 5,227) | E£ 1,500 | + 248% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元329 (E£ 861) | E£ 1,000 | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元98 (E£ 255) | E£ 193 | + 32% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,738 (E£ 9,769) | E£ 3,000 | + 226% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元757 (E£ 1,979) | E£ 1,200 | + 65% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元46 (E£ 119) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (E£ 157) | E£ 38 | + 318% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元632 (E£ 1,653) | E£ 400 | + 313% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元272 (E£ 711) | E£ 533 | + 33% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元591 (E£ 1,544) | E£ 857 | + 80% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元351 (E£ 918) | E£ 800 | + 15% | |
| Transportation | + 21% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 21% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元314,467 (E£ 821,786) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (E£ 20) | E£ 4.44 | + 362% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元424 (E£ 1,107) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元29 (E£ 77) | E£ 52 | + 47% | |
| Personal Care | + 92% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 92% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元41 (E£ 107) | E£ 27 | + 295% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (E£ 118) | E£ 50 | + 135% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (E£ 261) | E£ 100 | + 161% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (E£ 59) | E£ 50 | + 18% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (E£ 85) | E£ 34 | + 148% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元27 (E£ 70) | E£ 25 | + 179% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (E£ 20) | E£ 30 | - 34% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (E£ 25) | E£ 15 | + 65% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元45 (E£ 119) | E£ 50 | + 137% | |
| Entertainment | + 58% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 58% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (E£ 245) | E£ 173 | + 41% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元114 (E£ 299) | E£ 60 | + 398% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元409 (E£ 1,069) | E£ 120 | + 791% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元272 (E£ 711) | E£ 350 | + 103% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (E£ 75) | E£ 25 | + 202% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (E£ 82) | E£ 15 | + 446% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (E£ 42) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,500 (E£ 9,146) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (E£ 3.06) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元244 (E£ 638) | E£ 300 | + 113% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元41 (E£ 106) | E£ 40 | + 166% | |
| TOTAL | + 51% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 134 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.613
EGP
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 51% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 19,600
(元7,500)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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