- Cost of Living
- China
- Saudi Arabia
- Harbin
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 32% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 32% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元44 (﷼ 25) | ﷼ 70 | - 64% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 30 | - 41% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 8 | - 13% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 80% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 7 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (﷼ 4.94) | ﷼ 10 | - 51% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (﷼ 28) | ﷼ 20 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (﷼ 4.96) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 1% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.50 (﷼ 2.52) | ﷼ 3.00 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元64 (﷼ 36) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (﷼ 3.75) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (﷼ 3.53) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 253% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 8% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,983 (﷼ 3,354) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,969 (﷼ 2,225) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元499 (﷼ 280) | ﷼ 300 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (﷼ 3,643) | ﷼ 3,000 | + 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (﷼ 1,498) | ﷼ 1,500 | - 0% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (﷼ 247) | ﷼ 300 | - 18% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (﷼ 54) | ﷼ 100 | - 46% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | ﷼ 2,000 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | ﷼ 300 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (﷼ 31) | ﷼ 80 | - 61% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (﷼ 34) | ﷼ 10 | + 236% | |
| Clothes | + 75% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 75% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (﷼ 371) | ﷼ 150 | + 147% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元343 (﷼ 192) | ﷼ 100 | + 92% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (﷼ 375) | ﷼ 400 | - 6% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元399 (﷼ 224) | ﷼ 150 | + 49% | |
| Transportation | - 33% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 33% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元452,771 (﷼ 253,792) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 217% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (﷼ 4.39) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 779% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元576 (﷼ 323) | ﷼ 900 | - 64% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元30 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 22 | - 22% | |
| Personal Care | - 11% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 11% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元58 (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 10 | + 224% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (﷼ 20) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (﷼ 56) | ﷼ 100 | - 44% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 19 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (﷼ 16) | ﷼ 20 | - 22% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (﷼ 4.10) | ﷼ 8 | - 49% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (﷼ 5.76) | ﷼ 7 | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元80 (﷼ 45) | ﷼ 10 | + 348% | |
| Entertainment | - 27% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 27% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元92 (﷼ 52) | ﷼ 100 | - 48% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元126 (﷼ 70) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (﷼ 280) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元450 (﷼ 252) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元31 (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元27 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 14 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元14 (﷼ 8) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,099 (﷼ 616) | ﷼ 700 | - 12% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (﷼ 0.66) | ﷼ 0.40 | + 64% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元223 (﷼ 125) | ﷼ 150 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 100 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 25% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 18, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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﷼ 15,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 11,292
(元20,146)
in Harbin.
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