- Cost of Living
- China
- Ukraine
- Harbin
- Zhytomyr
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
| Food | + 107% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Harbin (China) is 107% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元54 (219₴) | 93₴ | + 136% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元33 (134₴) | 51₴ | + 161% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (49₴) | 30₴ | + 61% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元12 (47₴) | 20₴ | + 142% | |
| 12 eggs, large | 元12 (49₴) | 21₴ | + 128% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元8 (34₴) | 36₴ | - 6% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元48 (198₴) | 59₴ | + 235% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元10 (42₴) | 25₴ | + 67% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (35₴) | 9₴ | + 302% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元4.60 (19₴) | 13₴ | + 48% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元63 (257₴) | 68₴ | + 278% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (29₴) | 17₴ | + 65% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (29₴) | 15₴ | + 103% | |
| Housing | + 77% | |||
| Housing in Harbin (China) is 77% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,638 (18,982₴) | 10,000₴ | + 90% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元2,854 (11,681₴) | 6,000₴ | + 95% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元657 (2,687₴) | 1,400₴ | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元4,682 (19,160₴) | 8,000₴ | + 140% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,000 (8,185₴) | 3,464₴ | + 136% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元329 (1,348₴) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元98 (399₴) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen TV | 元3,738 (15,298₴) | 10,500₴ | + 46% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元757 (3,099₴) | 1,350₴ | + 130% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元46 (187₴) | 30₴ | + 523% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (246₴) | 100₴ | + 146% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Harbin (China) is 6% cheaper than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元632 (2,588₴) | 849₴ | + 205% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元272 (1,113₴) | 1,750₴ | - 36% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元591 (2,418₴) | 1,250₴ | + 93% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元351 (1,437₴) | 1,400₴ | + 3% | |
| Transportation | + 89% | |||
| Transportation in Harbin (China) is 89% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元314,467 (1,286,962₴) | 273,333₴ | + 371% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (32₴) | 19₴ | + 68% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | 元424 (1,733₴) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元29 (120₴) | 256₴ | - 53% | |
| 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) | 元41 (167₴) | 200₴ | - 17% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (184₴) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (409₴) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (92₴) | 30₴ | + 207% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元33 (134₴) | 20₴ | + 568% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元27 (109₴) | 50₴ | + 118% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (31₴) | 52₴ | - 40% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (39₴) | 34₴ | + 15% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元45 (186₴) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | + 121% | |||
| Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 121% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元94 (384₴) | 225₴ | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | 元114 (468₴) | 129₴ | + 262% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元409 (1,674₴) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元272 (1,113₴) | 367₴ | + 204% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (118₴) | 55₴ | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (128₴) | 18₴ | + 626% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元16 (65₴) | 20₴ | + 227% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | 元3,500 (14,324₴) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (4.79₴) | 1.00₴ | + 379% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | 元244 (999₴) | 203₴ | + 394% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元41 (167₴) | 30₴ | + 446% | |
| TOTAL | + 77% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 169 prices entered by 7 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 18, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 77% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 53,046₴
(元12,962)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
30,000₴
in Zhytomyr.
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