- Cost of Living
- China
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- Harbin
- Zhytomyr
- Comparison
Cost of living in Harbin, China compared to Zhytomyr, Ukraine
Currency:
Food | + 127% | |||
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Food in Harbin (China) is 127% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | 元60 (249₴) | 94₴ | + 165% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | 元32 (131₴) | 33₴ | + 304% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | 元12 (51₴) | 28₴ | + 86% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | 元11 (48₴) | 17₴ | + 189% | |
12 eggs, large | 元12 (49₴) | 20₴ | + 146% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | 元9 (37₴) | 38₴ | - 2% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | 元50 (208₴) | 52₴ | + 302% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | 元13 (54₴) | 26₴ | + 107% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | 元9 (37₴) | 9₴ | + 294% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | 元3.70 (15₴) | 11₴ | + 39% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | 元55 (229₴) | 58₴ | + 292% | |
2 liters of Coca-Cola | 元7 (28₴) | 18₴ | + 62% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | 元7 (28₴) | 14₴ | + 103% | |
Housing | + 62% | |||
Housing in Harbin (China) is 62% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | 元5,333 (22,158₴) | 2,333₴ | + 850% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | 元3,200 (13,295₴) | - | - | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | 元650 (2,700₴) | 850₴ | + 218% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | 元6,500 (27,005₴) | - | - | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | 元2,673 (11,103₴) | 4,000₴ | + 178% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | 元441 (1,832₴) | - | - | |
Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | 元95 (397₴) | - | - | |
40” flat screen TV | 元3,500 (14,541₴) | 10,500₴ | + 38% | |
Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | 元900 (3,739₴) | 1,350₴ | + 177% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | 元50 (208₴) | 30₴ | + 592% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | 元60 (249₴) | 100₴ | + 149% | |
Clothes | + 169% | |||
Clothes in Harbin (China) is 169% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | 元662 (2,750₴) | 500₴ | + 450% | |
1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | 元233 (968₴) | 500₴ | + 94% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | 元615 (2,555₴) | 500₴ | + 411% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | 元367 (1,523₴) | 800₴ | + 90% | |
Transportation | + 142% | |||
Transportation in Harbin (China) is 142% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | 元358,667 (1,490,100₴) | 150,000₴ | + 893% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | 元8 (33₴) | 17₴ | + 94% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | 元575 (2,389₴) | - | - | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | 元31 (127₴) | - | - | |
Personal Care | + 60% | |||
Personal Care in Harbin (China) is 60% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | 元46 (191₴) | 200₴ | - 4% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | 元45 (187₴) | - | - | |
Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | 元100 (415₴) | - | - | |
1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | 元23 (93₴) | 30₴ | + 212% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | 元35 (147₴) | 20₴ | + 636% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | 元26 (107₴) | 20₴ | + 433% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | 元8 (31₴) | 9₴ | + 254% | |
Tube of toothpaste | 元9 (39₴) | 30₴ | + 29% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | 元55 (229₴) | - | - | |
Entertainment | + 160% | |||
Entertainment in Harbin (China) is 160% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | 元93 (388₴) | 200₴ | + 94% | |
2 tickets to the movies | 元118 (488₴) | 135₴ | + 261% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | 元500 (2,077₴) | 140₴ | + 1384% | |
Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | 元325 (1,350₴) | 300₴ | + 350% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | 元29 (119₴) | 40₴ | + 199% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | 元31 (128₴) | 18₴ | + 630% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | 元15 (62₴) | 20₴ | + 212% | |
iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | - | - | - | |
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | 元1.17 (4.86₴) | 1.00₴ | + 386% | |
1 month of gym membership in business district | 元290 (1,205₴) | 203₴ | + 495% | |
1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | 元18 (77₴) | 28₴ | + 175% | |
TOTAL | + 110% |

These prices were last updated on April 22, 2018.
Exchange rate:
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Cost of living in Harbin (China) is 110% more expensive than in Zhytomyr (Ukraine)
For example, you would need at least 14,282₴
(元3,438)
in Harbin
to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with
6,800₴
in Zhytomyr.
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