- Cost of Living
- China
- Saudi Arabia
- Harbin
- Al Mubarraz
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Al Mubarraz, Saudi Arabia
Currency:
| Food | - 33% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 33% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元44 (﷼ 24) | ﷼ 70 | - 65% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 30 | - 43% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 8 | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 4.00 | + 76% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (﷼ 6) | ﷼ 7 | - 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (﷼ 4.84) | ﷼ 10 | - 52% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (﷼ 27) | ﷼ 20 | + 37% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (﷼ 7) | ﷼ 7 | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (﷼ 4.86) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 3% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.50 (﷼ 2.47) | ﷼ 3.00 | - 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元64 (﷼ 35) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (﷼ 3.67) | ﷼ 5.00 | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (﷼ 3.46) | ﷼ 1.00 | + 246% | |
| Housing | - 9% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 9% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,983 (﷼ 3,286) | ﷼ 4,500 | - 27% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,969 (﷼ 2,180) | ﷼ 2,000 | + 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元499 (﷼ 274) | ﷼ 300 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (﷼ 3,570) | ﷼ 3,000 | + 19% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (﷼ 1,468) | ﷼ 1,500 | - 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (﷼ 242) | ﷼ 300 | - 19% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (﷼ 52) | ﷼ 100 | - 48% | |
| 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 | - 62% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (﷼ 33) | ﷼ 10 | + 230% | |
| Clothes | + 69% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 69% more expensive than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (﷼ 364) | ﷼ 150 | + 142% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元343 (﷼ 188) | ﷼ 100 | + 88% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (﷼ 368) | ﷼ 400 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元399 (﷼ 219) | ﷼ 150 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | - 35% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 35% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元452,771 (﷼ 248,655) | ﷼ 80,000 | + 211% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (﷼ 4.30) | ﷼ 0.50 | + 761% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元576 (﷼ 316) | ﷼ 900 | - 65% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元30 (﷼ 17) | ﷼ 22 | - 24% | |
| Personal Care | - 13% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 13% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元58 (﷼ 32) | ﷼ 10 | + 218% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (﷼ 19) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (﷼ 55) | ﷼ 100 | - 45% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (﷼ 16) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (﷼ 14) | ﷼ 19 | - 27% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 20 | - 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (﷼ 4.02) | ﷼ 8 | - 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (﷼ 5.64) | ﷼ 7 | - 19% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元80 (﷼ 44) | ﷼ 10 | + 339% | |
| Entertainment | - 29% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 29% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元92 (﷼ 51) | ﷼ 100 | - 49% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元126 (﷼ 69) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (﷼ 275) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元450 (﷼ 247) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元31 (﷼ 17) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元27 (﷼ 15) | ﷼ 14 | + 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元14 (﷼ 8) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,099 (﷼ 604) | ﷼ 700 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (﷼ 0.64) | ﷼ 0.40 | + 61% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元223 (﷼ 122) | ﷼ 150 | - 19% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (﷼ 10) | ﷼ 100 | - 90% | |
| TOTAL | - 26% | |||
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 June 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
0.549
SAR
/
CNY
Do you live in Al Mubarraz? We need your help!
What do you think about this comparison?
Recent Comparisons
- Cost of living in London is 254% more expensive than in Chişinău
- Cost of living in Vancouver is about the same as in Toronto
- Cost of living in Morelia is 62% cheaper than in Portland
- Cost of living in Melbourne is 10% cheaper than in Sydney
- Cost of living in Sydney is 96% more expensive than in Joburg
- Cost of living in Morelia is 61% cheaper than in Denver
- Cost of living in Oporto is 26% cheaper than in Rio
- Cost of living in London is 13% cheaper than in New York
- Cost of living in Lisbon is 10% cheaper than in São Paulo
- Cost of living in Montreal is 19% cheaper than in Toronto
Cost of Living and Prices in Similar Cities
- Cost of Living, Prices in Pyongyang (North Korea)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Catania (Italy)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Singapore
- Cost of Living, Prices in Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Nicosia (Cyprus)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Tel Aviv (Israel)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Shenyang (China)
- Cost of Living, Prices in Manama (Bahrain)
Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 26% cheaper than in Al Mubarraz (Saudi Arabia)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
﷼ 14,000
in Al Mubarraz
you would need to make just about ﷼ 10,309
(元18,772)
in Harbin.
Recent Prices Added
- 2 liters of coca-cola in Bloemfontein costs R 15 (3 minutes ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Paris costs €50 (13 minutes ago)
- Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district in Allentown, Pennsylvania costs $11 (about 1 hour ago)
- Public transport in Budapest costs 9,500 Ft (about 1 hour ago)
- Internet connection 300 mbps, 1 month in Austin, Texas costs $60 (about 1 hour ago)
- Monthly rent - 900 sqft furnished accommodation in expensive area in Denver, Colorado costs $1,626 (about 1 hour ago)