Cost of living
Wuhan compared to Harbin
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Overview comparison
WuhanHarbin
Consumer prices in Wuhan are roughly 14% higher than in Harbin.
Cost of living
| Item | Wuhan | Harbin |
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| Total with rent one person | 788 | 784 |
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| Total with rent family | 1,553 | 2,145 |
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| Without rent one person | 363 | 348 |
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| Without rent one family | 1,207 | 1,421 |
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| Rent & Utilities person | 327.37 | 256.89 |
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| Rent & Utilities family | 538.1 | 647.4 |
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| Food person | 252 | 223 |
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| Food family | 684 | 587 |
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| Transport person | 75.89 | 57.18 |
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| Transport family | 233.55 | 179.96 |
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| Life expectancy | 66.12 years | 79.62 years |
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Eating Out
| Item | Wuhan | Harbin |
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| Lunch Menu | 3.74 | 2.8 |
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| Dinner in a Restaurant, for 2 | 14.37 | 15.27 |
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| Fast food meal, equiv. McDonald's | 5.3 | 6.56 |
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| Beer in a Pub, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz | 1.71 | 0.55 |
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| Cappuccino | 3.07 | 2.67 |
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| Pepsi / Coke, 0.5 L or 16.9 fl oz | 0.4 | 0.52 |
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Rent & Utilities
| Item | Wuhan | Harbin |
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| 1 bedroom apartment in city Center, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 295.64 | 291.79 |
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| Cheap 1 bedroom apartment, 40 m2 or 430 ft2 | 177.52 | 219.3 |
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| 3 bedroom apartment in city Center, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 571.71 | 1,189.7 |
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| Cheap 3 bedroom apartment, 80 m2 or 860 ft2 | 346.57 | 457.94 |
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| Utility Bill one person, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 38.1 | 45.57 |
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| Utility Bill for a Family, electricity, heating, water, etc. | 49.8 | 66.63 |
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| Internet plan, 25 Mbps+ 1 month unlimited | 15.43 | 15.45 |
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Transportation
| Item | Wuhan | Harbin |
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| Local transport ticket | 4.24 | 6.31 |
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| Monthly ticket local transport | 4,420 | 2,968 |
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| Taxi Ride, 8 km or 5 mi | 2,609 | 1,488 |
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| Gas / Petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal | 0.64 | 0.25 |
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| Mortgage Interest Rate for 20 Years | 27.29% | 13.12% |
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| Apartment price to Buy in city Center, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 3.03 | 3.22 |
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| House price to Buy in Suburbs, 1 m2 or 10 ft2 | 1.2 | 1.29 |
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Groceries
| Item | Wuhan | Harbin |
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| Milk, 1 L or 1 qt | 1.63 | 1.52 |
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| Bread, 0.5 kg or 1.1 lb | 1.25 | 2.52 |
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| Eggs, x12 | 1.58 | 2.53 |
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| Cheese, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 13 | 11.31 |
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| Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 3.79 | 3.57 |
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| Round Steak, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 14.25 | 10.18 |
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| Banana, 1 kg or 2.2 lb | 1.15 | 1.49 |
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| Water, 1 L or 1 qt | 0.31 | 0.51 |
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Other
| Item | Wuhan | Harbin |
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| Gym Membership, 1 month | 34.64 | 25.1 |
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| Cinema Ticket, 1 person | 6.63 | 5.05 |
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| Doctors visit | 27.08 | 11.31 |
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| Haircut, simple | 3.76 | 4.73 |
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| Brand Jeans | 70.77 | 76.31 |
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| Brand Sneakers | 98.25 | 78.79 |
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| Daycare or Preschool, 1 month | 374.06 | 298 |
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| International Primary School, 1 year | 8,970 | 7,449 |
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