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Cost of living in Harbin, China vs Zarqa, Jordan
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| Food | - 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 11% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 53元 (Dinar 5.584) | Dinar 4.667 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 (Dinar 3.460) | Dinar 4.500 | - 23% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 11元 (Dinar 1.176) | Dinar 3.250 | - 64% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 11元 (Dinar 1.177) | Dinar 1.000 | + 18% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 (Dinar 1.215) | Dinar 1.100 | + 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 7元 (Dinar 0.757) | Dinar 0.600 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 52元 (Dinar 5.428) | Dinar 4.000 | + 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 8元 (Dinar 0.887) | Dinar 1.100 | - 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 8元 (Dinar 0.844) | Dinar 1.500 | - 44% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.60元 (Dinar 0.484) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 66元 (Dinar 7) | Dinar 10 | - 31% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (Dinar 0.748) | Dinar 1.000 | - 25% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (Dinar 0.727) | Dinar 0.531 | + 37% | |
| Housing | + 8% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 8% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 5,302元 (Dinar 558) | Dinar 400 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 1,971元 (Dinar 207) | Dinar 225 | - 8% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 613元 (Dinar 64) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,154元 (Dinar 437) | Dinar 350 | + 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 1,936元 (Dinar 204) | Dinar 250 | - 19% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 329元 (Dinar 35) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 129元 (Dinar 14) | Dinar 15 | - 10% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 2,811元 (Dinar 296) | Dinar 250 | + 18% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 621元 (Dinar 65) | Dinar 95 | - 31% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (Dinar 4.851) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 56元 (Dinar 5.864) | - | - | |
| Clothes | - 11% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 11% cheaper than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 510元 (Dinar 54) | Dinar 80 | - 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 254元 (Dinar 27) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 529元 (Dinar 56) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 423元 (Dinar 44) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 81% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 81% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 311,263元 (Dinar 32,737) | Dinar 8,000 | + 309% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (Dinar 0.819) | Dinar 0.750 | + 9% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 415元 (Dinar 44) | Dinar 30 | + 45% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29元 (Dinar 3.102) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is about the same as in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (Dinar 4.291) | Dinar 2.500 | + 72% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45元 (Dinar 4.733) | Dinar 6 | - 24% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (Dinar 11) | Dinar 10 | + 5% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23元 (Dinar 2.366) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33元 (Dinar 3.433) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27元 (Dinar 2.802) | Dinar 2.500 | + 12% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (Dinar 0.797) | Dinar 1.000 | - 20% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (Dinar 0.998) | Dinar 2.000 | - 50% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45元 (Dinar 4.778) | Dinar 3.000 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 8% more expensive than in Zarqa (Jordan) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94元 (Dinar 10) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114元 (Dinar 12) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 409元 (Dinar 43) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 272元 (Dinar 29) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29元 (Dinar 3.035) | Dinar 2.000 | + 52% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (Dinar 3.296) | Dinar 1.000 | + 230% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (Dinar 1.679) | - | - | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,500元 (Dinar 368) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.17元 (Dinar 0.123) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244元 (Dinar 26) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 41元 (Dinar 4.280) | Dinar 2.100 | + 104% | |
| 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 90 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 25, 2019.
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For example, you would need at least Dinar 1,451 (13,795元) in Harbin to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with Dinar 1,200 in Zarqa.
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