- Cost of Living
- China
- Poland
- Harbin
- Łódź
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Łódź, Poland
Currency:
| Food | + 29% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 29% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (29 zł) | 20 zł | + 46% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (18 zł) | 17 zł | + 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (7 zł) | 8 zł | - 15% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (6 zł) | 2.62 zł | + 141% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (6 zł) | 6 zł | + 4% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (4.51 zł) | 5.56 zł | - 19% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (26 zł) | 10 zł | + 156% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (5.56 zł) | 2.94 zł | + 89% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (4.73 zł) | 1.99 zł | + 138% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.60 (2.51 zł) | 2.81 zł | - 11% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元63 (34 zł) | 20 zł | + 72% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (3.83 zł) | 5.16 zł | - 26% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (3.94 zł) | 2.06 zł | + 91% | |
| Housing | + 22% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 22% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,638 (2,536 zł) | 2,325 zł | + 9% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,854 (1,561 zł) | 1,671 zł | - 7% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元657 (359 zł) | 519 zł | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,682 (2,560 zł) | 1,175 zł | + 118% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,000 (1,094 zł) | 844 zł | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元329 (180 zł) | 275 zł | - 35% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元98 (53 zł) | 47 zł | + 13% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,738 (2,044 zł) | 1,789 zł | + 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元757 (414 zł) | 419 zł | - 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元46 (25 zł) | 20 zł | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (33 zł) | 16 zł | + 111% | |
| Clothes | + 21% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 21% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元632 (346 zł) | 275 zł | + 26% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元272 (149 zł) | 113 zł | + 32% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元591 (323 zł) | 282 zł | + 15% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元351 (192 zł) | 297 zł | - 35% | |
| Transportation | + 117% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 117% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元314,467 (171,968 zł) | 65,000 zł | + 165% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (4.29 zł) | 5.23 zł | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元424 (232 zł) | 75 zł | + 209% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元29 (16 zł) | 26 zł | - 38% | |
| Personal Care | + 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 3% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元41 (22 zł) | 14 zł | + 63% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (25 zł) | 26 zł | - 6% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (55 zł) | 103 zł | - 47% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (12 zł) | 16 zł | - 25% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (18 zł) | 12 zł | + 54% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元27 (15 zł) | 11 zł | + 29% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (4.14 zł) | 4.65 zł | - 11% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (5.19 zł) | 7 zł | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元45 (25 zł) | 30 zł | - 17% | |
| Entertainment | + 35% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 35% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (51 zł) | 63 zł | - 18% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元114 (62 zł) | 44 zł | + 42% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元409 (224 zł) | 126 zł | + 77% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元272 (149 zł) | 90 zł | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (16 zł) | 16 zł | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (17 zł) | 6 zł | + 166% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (9 zł) | 6.00 zł | + 46% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,500 (1,914 zł) | 2,040 zł | - 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (0.64 zł) | 0.29 zł | + 121% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元244 (134 zł) | 108 zł | + 24% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元41 (22 zł) | 13 zł | + 73% | |
| TOTAL | + 50% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 297 prices entered by 23 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 20, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 50% more expensive than in Łódź (Poland)
For example, you would need at least 10,317 zł
(元18,866)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,900 zł
in Łódź.
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