Cost of living in Harbin, China

Summary of cost of living in Harbin

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: 16,739元
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: 6,609元
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on only a few data points. At the moment, you should treat them only as a best guess.

List of prices in Harbin
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district 51元
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) 34元
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast 11元
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk 11元
12 eggs, large 11元
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes 7元
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese 52元
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples 10元
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes 7元
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket 3.93元
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality 66元
2 liters of coca-cola 7元
Bread for 2 people for 1 day 7元
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area 4,455元
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area 2,168元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat 514元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area 3,996元
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area 1,936元
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio 269元
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) 98元
40” flat screen tv 2,363元
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) 591元
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) 38元
Hourly rate for cleaning help 58元
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) 510元
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) 254元
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) 529元
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes 423元
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new 311,263元
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas 8元
Monthly ticket public transport 415元
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) 30元
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) 40元
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) 45元
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) 100元
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) 23元
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) 32元
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) 27元
4 rolls of toilet paper 8元
Tube of toothpaste 9元
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city 46元
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub 94元
2 tickets to the movies 115元
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) 405元
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert 276元
1 cocktail drink in downtown club 29元
Cappuccino in expat area of the city 32元
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) 14元
Ipad wi-fi 128gb 3,500元
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) 1.15元
1 month of gym membership in business district 242元
1 package of marlboro cigarettes 39元
WARNING!  These prices are based on only a few data points. At this point they are mostly a guess. They are based on less than 10 prices entered by less than 5 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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