- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Harbin
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 51% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元111 (60 zł) | 20 zł | + 199% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (17 zł) | 18 zł | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (7 zł) | 9 zł | - 27% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (7 zł) | 2.70 zł | + 157% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (5.94 zł) | 6 zł | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (4.77 zł) | 6 zł | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (27 zł) | 19 zł | + 41% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (7 zł) | 2.95 zł | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (4.79 zł) | 1.88 zł | + 155% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.50 (2.43 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 13% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元64 (35 zł) | 20 zł | + 73% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (3.62 zł) | 5.43 zł | - 33% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (3.41 zł) | 2.08 zł | + 64% | |
| Housing | + 51% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 51% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,983 (3,238 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,969 (2,148 zł) | 1,671 zł | + 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元499 (270 zł) | 463 zł | - 42% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (3,518 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 199% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (1,447 zł) | 844 zł | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (239 zł) | 248 zł | - 4% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (52 zł) | 47 zł | + 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | 2,062 zł | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | 434 zł | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (30 zł) | 18 zł | + 70% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (32 zł) | 20 zł | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 39% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 39% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (358 zł) | 275 zł | + 30% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元343 (185 zł) | 113 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (363 zł) | 297 zł | + 22% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元399 (216 zł) | 276 zł | - 22% | |
| Transportation | + 186% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 186% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元452,771 (245,069 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 277% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (4.24 zł) | 5.10 zł | - 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元576 (312 zł) | 75 zł | + 315% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元30 (16 zł) | 27 zł | - 39% | |
| 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) | 元58 (31 zł) | 15 zł | + 115% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (19 zł) | 25 zł | - 23% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (54 zł) | 100 zł | - 46% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (16 zł) | 17 zł | - 3% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (14 zł) | 12 zł | + 17% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 34% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (3.96 zł) | 5.01 zł | - 21% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (5.56 zł) | 7 zł | - 18% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元80 (43 zł) | 27 zł | + 60% | |
| Entertainment | + 40% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 40% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元92 (50 zł) | 65 zł | - 23% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元126 (68 zł) | 44 zł | + 55% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (271 zł) | 114 zł | + 138% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元450 (244 zł) | 90 zł | + 171% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元31 (17 zł) | 15 zł | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元27 (15 zł) | 6 zł | + 131% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元14 (8 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 29% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | - | 2,300 zł | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (0.63 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 119% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元223 (120 zł) | 108 zł | + 11% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (10 zł) | 13 zł | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 80% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 74 prices entered by 13 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 23, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 80% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 13,896 zł
(元25,673)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
7,700 zł
in Łódź.
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