- Cost of Living
- China
- Jordan
- Harbin
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | + 15% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 15% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元111 (Dinar 12) | Dinar 4.667 | + 151% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元31 (Dinar 3.321) | Dinar 4.500 | - 26% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (Dinar 1.318) | Dinar 3.250 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元13 (Dinar 1.360) | Dinar 1.000 | + 36% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元11 (Dinar 1.162) | Dinar 1.100 | + 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Dinar 0.933) | Dinar 0.600 | + 55% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (Dinar 5.282) | Dinar 4.000 | + 32% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (Dinar 1.374) | Dinar 1.100 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (Dinar 0.936) | Dinar 1.500 | - 38% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.50 (Dinar 0.476) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元64 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 32% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Dinar 0.707) | Dinar 1.000 | - 29% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元6 (Dinar 0.666) | Dinar 0.531 | + 25% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 33% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,983 (Dinar 633) | Dinar 400 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,969 (Dinar 420) | Dinar 225 | + 87% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元499 (Dinar 53) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (Dinar 688) | Dinar 350 | + 97% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (Dinar 283) | Dinar 250 | + 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (Dinar 47) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 33% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | - | Dinar 250 | - | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | Dinar 95 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元56 (Dinar 5.893) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (Dinar 6) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 4% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 4% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (Dinar 70) | Dinar 80 | - 12% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元343 (Dinar 36) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元670 (Dinar 71) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元399 (Dinar 42) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 146% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 146% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元452,771 (Dinar 47,924) | Dinar 8,000 | + 499% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (Dinar 0.830) | Dinar 0.750 | + 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元576 (Dinar 61) | Dinar 30 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元30 (Dinar 3.209) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 6% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 6% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元58 (Dinar 6) | Dinar 2.500 | + 145% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元35 (Dinar 3.705) | Dinar 6 | - 41% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元30 (Dinar 3.175) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元25 (Dinar 2.646) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元28 (Dinar 2.961) | Dinar 2.500 | + 18% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元7 (Dinar 0.775) | Dinar 1.000 | - 23% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元10 (Dinar 1.088) | Dinar 2.000 | - 46% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元80 (Dinar 8) | Dinar 3.000 | + 182% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元92 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元126 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (Dinar 53) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元450 (Dinar 48) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元31 (Dinar 3.232) | Dinar 2.000 | + 62% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元27 (Dinar 2.907) | Dinar 1.000 | + 191% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元14 (Dinar 1.513) | - | - | |
| iPod nano 16GB | 元1,099 (Dinar 116) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (Dinar 0.124) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元223 (Dinar 24) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Dinar 1.952) | Dinar 2.100 | - 7% | |
| TOTAL | + 49% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 62 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on August 21, 2017.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 49% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,787
(元16,882)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,200
in Zarqa.
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