- Cost of Living
- China
- Jordan
- Harbin
- Zarqa
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Zarqa, Jordan
Currency:
| Food | - 2% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 2% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 4.667 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (Dinar 3.449) | Dinar 4.500 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (Dinar 1.346) | Dinar 3.250 | - 59% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (Dinar 1.251) | Dinar 1.000 | + 25% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (Dinar 1.292) | Dinar 1.100 | + 17% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (Dinar 0.960) | Dinar 0.600 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (Dinar 5.452) | Dinar 4.000 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (Dinar 1.415) | Dinar 1.100 | + 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (Dinar 0.964) | Dinar 1.500 | - 36% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.70 (Dinar 0.403) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元55 (Dinar 5.994) | Dinar 10 | - 40% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (Dinar 0.747) | Dinar 1.000 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (Dinar 0.745) | Dinar 0.531 | + 40% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 29% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,333 (Dinar 581) | Dinar 400 | + 45% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,200 (Dinar 349) | Dinar 225 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元650 (Dinar 71) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (Dinar 708) | Dinar 350 | + 102% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (Dinar 291) | Dinar 250 | + 17% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (Dinar 48) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (Dinar 10) | Dinar 15 | - 31% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (Dinar 381) | Dinar 250 | + 53% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元900 (Dinar 98) | Dinar 95 | + 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元50 (Dinar 5.449) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (Dinar 7) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 3% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 3% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (Dinar 72) | Dinar 80 | - 10% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元233 (Dinar 25) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元615 (Dinar 67) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元367 (Dinar 40) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 133% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元358,667 (Dinar 39,090) | Dinar 8,000 | + 389% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (Dinar 0.854) | Dinar 0.750 | + 14% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元575 (Dinar 63) | Dinar 30 | + 109% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (Dinar 3.326) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 4% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元46 (Dinar 5.013) | Dinar 2.500 | + 101% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (Dinar 4.904) | Dinar 6 | - 22% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 9% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (Dinar 2.452) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (Dinar 3.860) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (Dinar 2.797) | Dinar 2.500 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (Dinar 0.817) | Dinar 1.000 | - 18% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (Dinar 1.017) | Dinar 2.000 | - 49% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元55 (Dinar 5.994) | Dinar 3.000 | + 100% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 4% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元93 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元118 (Dinar 13) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (Dinar 54) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元325 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (Dinar 3.133) | Dinar 2.000 | + 57% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (Dinar 3.351) | Dinar 1.000 | + 235% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (Dinar 1.635) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (Dinar 0.128) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元290 (Dinar 32) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (Dinar 2.010) | Dinar 2.100 | - 4% | |
| TOTAL | + 41% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 70 prices entered by 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 24, 2018.
Exchange rate:
0.10899
JOD
/
CNY
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 41% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan)
For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,555
(元14,269)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
Dinar 1,100
in Zarqa.
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