Cost of Living Comparison Between Harbin and Beijing 
| Indices Difference |  |
|---|---|
| Consumer Prices in Beijing are 13.0% higher than in Harbin (without rent) | |
| Consumer Prices Including Rent in Beijing are 37.8% higher than in Harbin | |
| Rent Prices in Beijing are 110.2% higher than in Harbin | |
| Restaurant Prices in Beijing are 44.4% higher than in Harbin | |
| Groceries Prices in Beijing are 1.1% higher than in Harbin | |
| Local Purchasing Power in Beijing is 100.3% higher than in Harbin | |
Restaurants | Harbin Edit |
Beijing Edit | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 20.00 ¥ | 30.00 ¥ | +50.0 % |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 120.00 ¥ | 200.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 40.00 ¥ | 40.00 ¥ | 0.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 5.00 ¥ | 10.00 ¥ | +100.0 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 13.00 ¥ | 20.00 ¥ | +53.8 % |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 19.50 ¥ | 27.00 ¥ | +38.5 % |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 3.17 ¥ | 3.59 ¥ | +13.5 % |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 1.83 ¥ | 2.25 ¥ | +22.6 % |
Markets | Harbin Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 38.99 ¥ | 54.11 ¥ | +38.8 % |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 13.61 ¥ | 9.38 ¥ | -31.0 % |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 3.02 ¥ | 3.73 ¥ | +23.5 % |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 14.93 ¥ | 12.74 ¥ | -14.6 % |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 37.80 ¥ | 44.04 ¥ | +16.5 % |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 10.13 ¥ | 10.47 ¥ | +3.3 % |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 38.56 ¥ | 33.89 ¥ | -12.1 % |
| Apples (1 lb) | 6.96 ¥ | 6.86 ¥ | -1.4 % |
| Banana (1 lb) | 5.75 ¥ | 5.65 ¥ | -1.7 % |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 8.01 ¥ | 6.21 ¥ | -22.4 % |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 3.33 ¥ | 4.08 ¥ | +22.8 % |
| Potato (1 lb) | 2.57 ¥ | 2.61 ¥ | +1.5 % |
| Onion (1 lb) | 4.99 ¥ | 3.31 ¥ | -33.6 % |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 3.33 ¥ | 5.81 ¥ | +74.4 % |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 5.00 ¥ | 3.60 ¥ | -28.0 % |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 50.00 ¥ | 72.50 ¥ | +45.0 % |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 3.75 ¥ | 6.44 ¥ | +71.7 % |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 17.00 ¥ | 13.92 ¥ | -18.1 % |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 15.00 ¥ | 25.00 ¥ | +66.7 % |
Transportation | Harbin Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.00 ¥ | 5.00 ¥ | +150.0 % |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 94.13 ¥ | 250.00 ¥ | +165.6 % |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 9.00 ¥ | 13.00 ¥ | +44.4 % |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 3.14 ¥ | 4.18 ¥ | +33.3 % |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 70.00 ¥ | 93.37 ¥ | +33.4 % |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 30.99 ¥ | 31.44 ¥ | +1.5 % |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 120,000.00 ¥ | 150,000.00 ¥ | +25.0 % |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 105,000.00 ¥ | 140,565.00 ¥ | +33.9 % |
Utilities (Monthly) | Harbin Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 541.67 ¥ | 398.18 ¥ | -26.5 % |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 128.00 ¥ | 72.57 ¥ | -43.3 % |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 126.67 ¥ | 98.13 ¥ | -22.5 % |
Sports And Leisure | Harbin Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 150.00 ¥ | 448.83 ¥ | +199.2 % |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 200.00 ¥ | 203.33 ¥ | +1.7 % |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 37.50 ¥ | 60.00 ¥ | +60.0 % |
Childcare | Harbin Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,888.89 ¥ | 6,040.62 ¥ | +219.8 % |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 61,666.67 ¥ | 182,368.42 ¥ | +195.7 % |
Clothing And Shoes | Harbin Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 600.00 ¥ | 473.45 ¥ | -21.1 % |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 210.00 ¥ | 254.28 ¥ | +21.1 % |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 533.33 ¥ | 616.00 ¥ | +15.5 % |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 1,100.00 ¥ | 812.98 ¥ | -26.1 % |
Rent Per Month | Harbin Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 2,500.00 ¥ | 7,002.00 ¥ | +180.1 % |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,600.00 ¥ | 4,057.38 ¥ | +153.6 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 9,430.75 ¥ | 16,192.31 ¥ | +71.7 % |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 3,500.00 ¥ | 8,538.46 ¥ | +144.0 % |
Buy Apartment Price | Harbin Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 4,602.97 ¥ | 9,767.76 ¥ | +112.2 % |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 876.38 ¥ | 5,356.35 ¥ | +511.2 % |
Salaries And Financing | Harbin Edit |
Beijing Edit | |
| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,742.50 ¥ | 13,095.56 ¥ | +176.1 % |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 5.79 | 4.37 | -24.5 % |
| Last update: | April 2024 | May 2024 | |
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