- Cost of Living
- China
- Egypt
- Harbin
- Al Mansurah
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Al Mansurah, Egypt
Currency:
| Food | + 85% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 85% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54元 (E£ 138) | E£ 60 | + 130% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 (E£ 84) | E£ 42 | + 102% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (E£ 30) | E£ 28 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (E£ 30) | E£ 11 | + 177% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 (E£ 31) | E£ 13 | + 131% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (E£ 21) | E£ 5.42 | + 291% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48元 (E£ 124) | E£ 13 | + 833% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (E£ 26) | E£ 21 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (E£ 22) | E£ 6 | + 256% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.60元 (E£ 12) | E£ 25 | - 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63元 (E£ 162) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (E£ 18) | E£ 8 | + 138% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (E£ 19) | E£ 8 | + 147% | |
| 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 | 4,638元 (E£ 11,946) | E£ 4,000 | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,854元 (E£ 7,351) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 657元 (E£ 1,691) | E£ 350 | + 383% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,682元 (E£ 12,058) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,000元 (E£ 5,151) | E£ 1,500 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 329元 (E£ 848) | E£ 1,000 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 98元 (E£ 251) | E£ 193 | + 30% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,738元 (E£ 9,628) | E£ 3,000 | + 221% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 757元 (E£ 1,950) | E£ 1,200 | + 63% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (E£ 118) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60元 (E£ 155) | E£ 38 | + 312% | |
| Clothes | + 67% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 67% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 632元 (E£ 1,629) | E£ 400 | + 307% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 272元 (E£ 700) | E£ 533 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 591元 (E£ 1,522) | E£ 857 | + 78% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351元 (E£ 904) | E£ 800 | + 13% | |
| 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 | 314,467元 (E£ 809,928) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (E£ 20) | E£ 4.44 | + 355% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 424元 (E£ 1,091) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29元 (E£ 76) | E£ 52 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 90% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 90% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (E£ 105) | E£ 27 | + 289% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45元 (E£ 116) | E£ 50 | + 132% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (E£ 258) | E£ 100 | + 158% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23元 (E£ 58) | E£ 50 | + 16% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33元 (E£ 84) | E£ 34 | + 145% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27元 (E£ 69) | E£ 25 | + 174% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (E£ 20) | E£ 30 | - 35% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (E£ 24) | E£ 15 | + 63% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45元 (E£ 117) | E£ 50 | + 134% | |
| Entertainment | + 57% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 57% more expensive than in Al Mansurah (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94元 (E£ 242) | E£ 173 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114元 (E£ 294) | E£ 60 | + 390% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 409元 (E£ 1,054) | E£ 120 | + 778% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 272元 (E£ 701) | E£ 350 | + 100% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29元 (E£ 74) | E£ 25 | + 197% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (E£ 81) | E£ 15 | + 438% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (E£ 41) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,500元 (E£ 9,014) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.17元 (E£ 3.02) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244元 (E£ 629) | E£ 300 | + 110% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 41元 (E£ 105) | E£ 40 | + 162% | |
| 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 127 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 13, 2018.
Exchange rate:
2.576
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£ 18,111
(7,032元)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
E£ 12,000
in Al Mansurah.
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