- Cost of Living
- China
- Ukraine
- Harbin
- Zhytomyr
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 103% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 103% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 54元 (215₴) | 93₴ | + 131% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 33元 (131₴) | 51₴ | + 156% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 12元 (46₴) | 30₴ | + 52% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 12元 (46₴) | 20₴ | + 137% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 12元 (48₴) | 21₴ | + 123% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 8元 (33₴) | 36₴ | - 8% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 48元 (194₴) | 59₴ | + 228% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 10元 (41₴) | 25₴ | + 64% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 9元 (35₴) | 9₴ | + 294% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 4.60元 (18₴) | 13₴ | + 45% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 63元 (252₴) | 68₴ | + 270% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 7元 (28₴) | 17₴ | + 61% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 7元 (29₴) | 15₴ | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 76% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 76% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 4,638元 (18,594₴) | 10,000₴ | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 2,854元 (11,442₴) | 6,000₴ | + 91% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 657元 (2,632₴) | 1,400₴ | + 88% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 4,682元 (18,768₴) | 8,000₴ | + 135% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 2,000元 (8,017₴) | 3,464₴ | + 131% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 329元 (1,321₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 98元 (391₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 3,738元 (14,985₴) | 10,500₴ | + 43% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 757元 (3,035₴) | 1,350₴ | + 125% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 46元 (183₴) | 30₴ | + 510% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 60元 (241₴) | 100₴ | + 141% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 8% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 632元 (2,535₴) | 849₴ | + 199% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 272元 (1,090₴) | 1,750₴ | - 38% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 591元 (2,369₴) | 1,250₴ | + 89% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 351元 (1,407₴) | 1,400₴ | + 1% | |
| Transportation | + 90% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 90% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 314,467元 (1,260,603₴) | 273,333₴ | + 361% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 8元 (31₴) | 19₴ | + 65% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 424元 (1,698₴) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 29元 (118₴) | 256₴ | - 54% | |
| Personal Care | + 27% | |||
| Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 27% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 41元 (164₴) | 200₴ | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 45元 (180₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 100元 (401₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 23元 (90₴) | 30₴ | + 201% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 33元 (131₴) | 20₴ | + 554% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 27元 (107₴) | 50₴ | + 114% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 8元 (30₴) | 52₴ | - 42% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 9元 (38₴) | 34₴ | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 45元 (182₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 123% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 123% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 94元 (376₴) | 225₴ | + 67% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 114元 (458₴) | 129₴ | + 254% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 409元 (1,640₴) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 272元 (1,090₴) | 367₴ | + 197% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 29元 (116₴) | 55₴ | + 110% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 31元 (126₴) | 18₴ | + 611% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 16元 (64₴) | 20₴ | + 220% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 3,500元 (14,030₴) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 1.17元 (4.69₴) | 1.00₴ | + 369% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 244元 (979₴) | 203₴ | + 383% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 41元 (163₴) | 30₴ | + 435% | |
| TOTAL | + 76% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 162 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on November 12, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 76% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 51,015₴
(12,726元)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
29,000₴
in Zhytomyr.
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