Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 33% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia)
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Food | + 24% | |||
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Food in Harbin (China) is 24% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Harbin | Prilep | Diff | ||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 51元 (402 ден) | 387 ден | + 4% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | 34元 (272 ден) | 147 ден | + 85% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 (86 ден) | 127 ден | - 32% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (88 ден) | 51 ден | + 72% | |
12 eggs, large | 11元 (88 ден) | 92 ден | - 4% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (57 ден) | 45 ден | + 27% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52元 (408 ден) | 164 ден | + 149% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (79 ден) | 40 ден | + 96% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 7元 (55 ден) | 28 ден | + 97% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 3.93元 (31 ден) | 52 ден | - 41% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66元 (519 ден) | 259 ден | + 100% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | 7元 (57 ден) | 77 ден | - 26% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (56 ден) | 21 ден | + 161% | |
Housing | + 75% | |||
Housing in Harbin (China) is 75% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Harbin | Prilep | Diff | ||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | 4,455元 (35,215 ден) | 13,016 ден | + 171% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | 2,168元 (17,136 ден) | 9,471 ден | + 81% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 514元 (4,060 ден) | 4,119 ден | - 1% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | 3,996元 (31,585 ден) | 7,282 ден | + 334% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | 1,936元 (15,306 ден) | 6,000 ден | + 155% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | 269元 (2,127 ден) | 2,955 ден | - 28% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | 98元 (771 ден) | 495 ден | + 56% | |
40” flat screen tv | 2,363元 (18,676 ден) | 17,771 ден | + 5% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | 591元 (4,672 ден) | 5,375 ден | - 13% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 38元 (300 ден) | - | - | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 58元 (458 ден) | - | - | |
Clothes | + 12% | |||
Clothes in Harbin (China) is 12% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Harbin | Prilep | Diff | ||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | 510元 (4,033 ден) | 2,064 ден | + 95% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | 254元 (2,009 ден) | 2,118 ден | - 5% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | 529元 (4,183 ден) | 4,851 ден | - 14% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 423元 (3,342 ден) | 3,600 ден | - 7% | |
Transportation | + 34% | |||
Transportation in Harbin (China) is 34% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Harbin | Prilep | Diff | ||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 311,263元 (2,460,531 ден) | 868,202 ден | + 183% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (62 ден) | 72 ден | - 14% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 415元 (3,278 ден) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 30元 (235 ден) | 335 ден | - 30% | |
Personal Care | + 2% | |||
Personal Care in Harbin (China) is about the same as in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Harbin | Prilep | Diff | ||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 40元 (319 ден) | - | - | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45元 (352 ден) | - | - | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (790 ден) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | 23元 (180 ден) | - | - | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 32元 (257 ден) | - | - | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27元 (211 ден) | - | - | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (60 ден) | - | - | |
Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (75 ден) | - | - | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 46元 (365 ден) | 157 ден | + 132% | |
Entertainment | + 33% | |||
Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 33% more expensive than in Prilep (Macedonia) | ||||
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Harbin | Prilep | Diff | ||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94元 (740 ден) | 663 ден | + 12% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 115元 (905 ден) | 239 ден | + 278% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 405元 (3,202 ден) | - | - | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 276元 (2,180 ден) | 1,017 ден | + 114% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29元 (228 ден) | 153 ден | + 49% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 32元 (250 ден) | 64 ден | + 287% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 14元 (108 ден) | 87 ден | + 24% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | 3,500元 (27,667 ден) | 35,000 ден | - 21% | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.15元 (9 ден) | - | - | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 242元 (1,910 ден) | 726 ден | + 163% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | 39元 (308 ден) | 131 ден | + 136% | |
TOTAL | + 33% |
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 27, 2024.
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