- Cost of Living
- China
- Jordan
- Harbin
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 10% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 10% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (Dinar 5.520) | Dinar 4.667 | + 18% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (Dinar 3.372) | Dinar 4.500 | - 25% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (Dinar 1.233) | Dinar 3.250 | - 62% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (Dinar 1.190) | Dinar 1.000 | + 19% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (Dinar 1.224) | Dinar 1.100 | + 11% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (Dinar 0.849) | Dinar 0.600 | + 42% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (Dinar 4.978) | Dinar 4.000 | + 24% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (Dinar 1.048) | Dinar 1.100 | - 5% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (Dinar 0.892) | Dinar 1.500 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.60 (Dinar 0.474) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元63 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 10 | - 35% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Dinar 0.721) | Dinar 1.000 | - 28% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (Dinar 0.742) | Dinar 0.531 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 7% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,638 (Dinar 478) | Dinar 400 | + 20% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,854 (Dinar 294) | Dinar 225 | + 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元657 (Dinar 68) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,682 (Dinar 483) | Dinar 350 | + 38% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,000 (Dinar 206) | Dinar 250 | - 18% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元329 (Dinar 34) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元98 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,738 (Dinar 385) | Dinar 250 | + 54% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元757 (Dinar 78) | Dinar 95 | - 18% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元46 (Dinar 4.706) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 6% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元632 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 80 | - 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元272 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元591 (Dinar 61) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元351 (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 78% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 78% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元314,467 (Dinar 32,409) | Dinar 8,000 | + 305% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (Dinar 0.808) | Dinar 0.750 | + 8% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元424 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 30 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元29 (Dinar 3.031) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 2% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元41 (Dinar 4.205) | Dinar 2.500 | + 68% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (Dinar 4.638) | Dinar 6 | - 26% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 10 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (Dinar 2.319) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (Dinar 3.364) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元27 (Dinar 2.746) | Dinar 2.500 | + 10% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (Dinar 0.781) | Dinar 1.000 | - 22% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (Dinar 0.978) | Dinar 2.000 | - 51% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元45 (Dinar 4.682) | Dinar 3.000 | + 56% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 8% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元114 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元409 (Dinar 42) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元272 (Dinar 28) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (Dinar 2.974) | Dinar 2.000 | + 49% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (Dinar 3.229) | Dinar 1.000 | + 223% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (Dinar 1.645) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,500 (Dinar 361) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (Dinar 0.121) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元244 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元41 (Dinar 4.194) | Dinar 2.100 | + 100% | |
| TOTAL | + 21% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 97 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 14, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 21% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,567
(元15,203)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,300
in Zarqa.
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