- Cost of Living
- China
- Saudi Arabia
- Harbin
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 7% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 7% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (﷼ 36) | ﷼ 48 | - 25% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (﷼ 19) | ﷼ 30 | - 37% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 8 | - 8% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 71% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | + 1% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (﷼ 5.24) | ﷼ 10 | - 48% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 20 | + 49% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (﷼ 8) | ﷼ 7 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (﷼ 5.26) | ﷼ 5.00 | + 5% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.70 (﷼ 2.20) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元55 (﷼ 33) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (﷼ 4.08) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (﷼ 4.06) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 306% | |
| Housing | - 5% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 5% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,333 (﷼ 3,171) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,200 (﷼ 1,903) | ﷼ 2,000 | - 5% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元650 (﷼ 387) | ﷼ 300 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (﷼ 3,865) | ﷼ 3,000 | + 29% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (﷼ 1,589) | ﷼ 1,500 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (﷼ 262) | ﷼ 300 | - 13% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (﷼ 57) | ﷼ 100 | - 43% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (﷼ 2,081) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元900 (﷼ 535) | ﷼ 300 | + 78% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元50 (﷼ 30) | ﷼ 80 | - 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (﷼ 36) | ﷼ 10 | + 257% | |
| Clothes | + 50% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 50% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (﷼ 394) | ﷼ 150 | + 162% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元233 (﷼ 139) | ﷼ 100 | + 39% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元615 (﷼ 366) | ﷼ 400 | - 9% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元367 (﷼ 218) | ﷼ 150 | + 45% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 34% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元358,667 (﷼ 213,276) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 167% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (﷼ 4.66) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 832% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元575 (﷼ 342) | ﷼ 900 | - 62% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 22 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | - 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 5% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元46 (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 10 | + 174% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (﷼ 27) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (﷼ 59) | ﷼ 100 | - 41% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (﷼ 13) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (﷼ 21) | ﷼ 19 | + 12% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 20 | - 24% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (﷼ 4.46) | ﷼ 8 | - 44% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (﷼ 5.55) | ﷼ 7 | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元55 (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 10 | + 227% | |
| Entertainment | - 20% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 20% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元93 (﷼ 55) | ﷼ 100 | - 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元118 (﷼ 70) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (﷼ 297) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元325 (﷼ 193) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (﷼ 18) | ﷼ 14 | + 31% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (﷼ 9) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (﷼ 0.70) | ﷼ 0.40 | + 74% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元290 (﷼ 172) | ﷼ 150 | + 15% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (﷼ 11) | ﷼ 100 | - 89% | |
| TOTAL | - 20% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 46 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 20% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 13,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 10,336
(元17,382)
in Harbin.
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