- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Harbin
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 28% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 28% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 62% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (17 zł) | 17 zł | + 0% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (6 zł) | 2.49 zł | + 149% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (6 zł) | 6 zł | + 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (4.75 zł) | 5.07 zł | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (27 zł) | 17 zł | + 55% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (7 zł) | 2.80 zł | + 150% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (4.77 zł) | 2.51 zł | + 90% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.70 (2.00 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 29% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元55 (30 zł) | 20 zł | + 48% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (3.70 zł) | 5.18 zł | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (3.69 zł) | 2.05 zł | + 80% | |
| Housing | + 41% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 41% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,333 (2,877 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,200 (1,726 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 3% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元650 (351 zł) | 519 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (3,506 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 198% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (1,442 zł) | 844 zł | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (238 zł) | 275 zł | - 14% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (51 zł) | 47 zł | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (1,888 zł) | 1,879 zł | + 0% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元900 (486 zł) | 419 zł | + 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元50 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 42% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (32 zł) | 16 zł | + 109% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 12% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (357 zł) | 275 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元233 (126 zł) | 113 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元615 (332 zł) | 283 zł | + 17% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元367 (198 zł) | 298 zł | - 34% | |
| Transportation | + 157% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 157% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元358,667 (193,482 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 198% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (4.23 zł) | 5.28 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元575 (310 zł) | 75 zł | + 314% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (16 zł) | 26 zł | - 37% | |
| Personal Care | + 5% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 5% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元46 (25 zł) | 14 zł | + 81% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 7% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (54 zł) | 100 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 26% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (19 zł) | 12 zł | + 64% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 23% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (4.05 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (5.03 zł) | 7 zł | - 26% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元55 (30 zł) | 28 zł | + 6% | |
| Entertainment | + 34% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 34% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元93 (50 zł) | 63 zł | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元118 (63 zł) | 44 zł | + 44% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (270 zł) | 115 zł | + 134% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元325 (175 zł) | 90 zł | + 95% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (16 zł) | 15 zł | + 2% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 157% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (8 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 35% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | 2,100 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (0.63 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 118% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元290 (156 zł) | 108 zł | + 45% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 64% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 181 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 64% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 12,650 zł
(元23,451)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,700 zł
in Łódź.
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