- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Harbin
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 27% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54元 (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (6 zł) | 8 zł | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (6 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 135% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 (6 zł) | 6 zł | + 2% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (4.41 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 21% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48元 (26 zł) | 10 zł | + 151% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (5.44 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 85% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (4.63 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 133% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.60元 (2.46 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 12% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63元 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 68% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (3.75 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 27% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (3.86 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 20% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 20% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,638元 (2,482 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 7% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,854元 (1,528 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 657元 (351 zł) | 519 zł | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,682元 (2,506 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 113% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,000元 (1,070 zł) | 844 zł | + 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 329元 (176 zł) | 275 zł | - 36% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 98元 (52 zł) | 47 zł | + 11% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,738元 (2,001 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 12% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 757元 (405 zł) | 419 zł | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (24 zł) | 20 zł | + 22% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60元 (32 zł) | 16 zł | + 107% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 19% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 632元 (338 zł) | 275 zł | + 23% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 272元 (146 zł) | 113 zł | + 29% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 591元 (316 zł) | 282 zł | + 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351元 (188 zł) | 297 zł | - 37% | |
| Transportation | + 113% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 113% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 314,467元 (168,303 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 159% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (4.20 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 424元 (227 zł) | 75 zł | + 202% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29元 (16 zł) | 26 zł | - 40% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 1% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 59% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45元 (24 zł) | 26 zł | - 8% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (54 zł) | 103 zł | - 48% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23元 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 27% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33元 (17 zł) | 12 zł | + 50% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27元 (14 zł) | 11 zł | + 27% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (4.06 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 13% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (5.08 zł) | 7 zł | - 25% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45元 (24 zł) | 30 zł | - 19% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 31% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94元 (50 zł) | 63 zł | - 20% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114元 (61 zł) | 44 zł | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 409元 (219 zł) | 126 zł | + 73% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 272元 (146 zł) | 90 zł | + 62% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29元 (15 zł) | 16 zł | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 160% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 42% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,500元 (1,873 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.17元 (0.63 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 116% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244元 (131 zł) | 108 zł | + 21% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 41元 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 69% | |
| TOTAL | + 47% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 286 prices entered by 19 different people.
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 47% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 9,981 zł
(18,650元)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800 zł
in Łódź.
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