- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Harbin
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 36% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 36% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 73% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 16% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (7 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 165% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (7 zł) | 6 zł | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (5.07 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 0% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (29 zł) | 17 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (7 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 167% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (5.09 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 103% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.70 (2.13 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 24% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元55 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 58% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (3.95 zł) | 5.29 zł | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (3.93 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 92% | |
| Housing | + 52% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 52% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,333 (3,069 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 32% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,200 (1,842 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 10% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元650 (374 zł) | 519 zł | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (3,741 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 218% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (1,538 zł) | 844 zł | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (254 zł) | 275 zł | - 8% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (55 zł) | 47 zł | + 17% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (2,014 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 13% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元900 (518 zł) | 419 zł | + 24% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元50 (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 43% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (35 zł) | 16 zł | + 122% | |
| Clothes | + 20% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (381 zł) | 275 zł | + 39% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元233 (134 zł) | 113 zł | + 19% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元615 (354 zł) | 277 zł | + 28% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元367 (211 zł) | 303 zł | - 30% | |
| Transportation | + 177% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 177% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元358,667 (206,412 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 218% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (4.51 zł) | 5.26 zł | - 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元575 (331 zł) | 75 zł | + 341% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (18 zł) | 26 zł | - 33% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 14% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元46 (26 zł) | 14 zł | + 93% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (26 zł) | 26 zł | - 1% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (58 zł) | 100 zł | - 42% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (13 zł) | 16 zł | - 21% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (20 zł) | 12 zł | + 75% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 31% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (4.32 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 7% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (5.37 zł) | 7 zł | - 21% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元55 (32 zł) | 28 zł | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 45% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 45% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元93 (54 zł) | 63 zł | - 14% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元118 (68 zł) | 44 zł | + 54% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (288 zł) | 115 zł | + 149% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元325 (187 zł) | 90 zł | + 108% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (17 zł) | 16 zł | + 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (18 zł) | 6 zł | + 174% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 44% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (0.67 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 132% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元290 (167 zł) | 108 zł | + 54% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (11 zł) | 13 zł | - 18% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 201 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 77% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,261 zł
(元23,043)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,500 zł
in Łódź.
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