- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Harbin
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
Food | + 121% | |||
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Food in Harbin (China) is 121% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (E£ 168) | E£ 60 | + 180% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (E£ 89) | E£ 42 | + 113% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (E£ 35) | E£ 28 | + 22% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (E£ 32) | E£ 11 | + 184% | |
12 eggs, large | 元12 (E£ 33) | E£ 13 | + 150% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (E£ 25) | E£ 5.42 | + 355% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (E£ 140) | E£ 13 | + 952% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (E£ 36) | E£ 18 | + 98% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (E£ 25) | E£ 6 | + 296% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.70 (E£ 10) | E£ 25 | - 59% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元55 (E£ 154) | - | - | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 8 | + 154% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (E£ 19) | E£ 3.73 | + 413% | |
Housing | + 69% | |||
Housing in Harbin (China) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,333 (E£ 14,949) | E£ 4,000 | + 274% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,200 (E£ 8,970) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元650 (E£ 1,822) | E£ 350 | + 421% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (E£ 18,219) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (E£ 7,491) | E£ 1,500 | + 399% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (E£ 1,236) | E£ 1,000 | + 24% | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (E£ 268) | E£ 168 | + 59% | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (E£ 9,810) | E£ 3,000 | + 227% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元900 (E£ 2,523) | E£ 1,200 | + 110% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元50 (E£ 140) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (E£ 168) | E£ 38 | + 348% | |
Clothes | + 70% | |||
Clothes in Harbin (China) is 70% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (E£ 1,856) | E£ 400 | + 364% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元233 (E£ 653) | E£ 533 | + 22% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元615 (E£ 1,724) | E£ 857 | + 101% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元367 (E£ 1,028) | E£ 800 | + 28% | |
Transportation | + 25% | |||
Transportation in Harbin (China) is 25% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元358,667 (E£ 1,005,337) | - | - | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (E£ 22) | E£ 3.67 | + 499% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元575 (E£ 1,612) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (E£ 86) | E£ 52 | + 64% | |
Personal Care | + 121% | |||
Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 121% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元46 (E£ 129) | E£ 27 | + 378% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (E£ 126) | E£ 50 | + 152% | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (E£ 280) | E£ 100 | + 180% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (E£ 63) | E£ 50 | + 26% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (E£ 99) | E£ 34 | + 189% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (E£ 72) | E£ 25 | + 188% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (E£ 21) | E£ 30 | - 30% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (E£ 26) | E£ 13 | + 109% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元55 (E£ 154) | E£ 50 | + 208% | |
Entertainment | + 69% | |||
Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元93 (E£ 262) | E£ 160 | + 64% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元118 (E£ 329) | E£ 60 | + 449% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (E£ 1,401) | E£ 120 | + 1068% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元325 (E£ 911) | E£ 350 | + 160% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (E£ 81) | E£ 25 | + 222% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (E£ 86) | E£ 15 | + 475% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (E£ 42) | - | - | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (E£ 3.28) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元290 (E£ 813) | E£ 300 | + 171% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (E£ 52) | E£ 40 | + 29% | |
TOTAL | + 66% |

These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.803
EGP
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 66% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt)
For example, you would need at least E£ 21,521
(元7,678)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 13,000
in Al Mansurah.
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