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Cost of Living in Harbin, China (2026)

Updated April 2026 · Source: Numbeo, local surveys

$1.42
Cheap meal
$264.0
1BR rent (outside centre)
$12.9
Monthly transport pass
$573.0
Avg monthly salary

Food & Restaurants

ItemCost (USD)
Meal at inexpensive restaurant$1.42
Meal for 2 at mid-range restaurant$13.65
Milk (1 litre)$0.8
Bread (500g)$0.55
Eggs (12)$1.04
Rice (1kg)$0.45
Chicken (1kg)$1.4

Rent & Housing

PropertyMonthly Cost (USD)
1-bedroom apartment (city centre)$433.0
1-bedroom apartment (outside centre)$264.0
3-bedroom apartment (city centre)$1020.0

Transport & Utilities

ItemCost (USD)
Monthly transport pass$12.9
Taxi per km$0.21
Utilities (electricity, water, gas)$44.32
Internet (60 Mbps+)$10.2
Fitness club membership$17.23
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