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About Harbin

Harbin, China 🇨🇳❄️ is an intriguing base for digital nomads who enjoy a slower pace and rich local culture. It has solid urban infrastructure, affordable living, and plenty of cafés and coworking options in the city center. Winters are very cold, but the famous Ice Festival and unique Russian-influenced vibe make it memorable. Great for budget-minded nomads who don’t mind the chill ☕💻

Through the year

Best in September (60) · now 50
-30° -20° -10° 0° 10° 20° 30° Jan: 6 mm Feb: 7 mm Mar: 16 mm Apr: 35 mm May: 76 mm Jun: 126 mm Jul: 166 mm Aug: 147 mm Sep: 46 mm Oct: 23 mm Nov: 29 mm Dec: 8 mm Jan: -12°C / -21°C Feb: -6°C / -17°C Mar: 5°C / -6°C Apr: 15°C / 3°C May: 21°C / 9°C Jun: 25°C / 16°C Jul: 28°C / 21°C Aug: 26°C / 18°C Sep: 22°C / 12°C Oct: 12°C / 3°C Nov: 0°C / -7°C Dec: -10°C / -18°C Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec

Average high and low, °C Rainfall, mm

Key scores

Cost of Living 7.9
Internet Speed 8.0
Safety 8.7
Digital Nomad Popularity 2.4
Weather 4.9
Accommodation Cost 8.0
Nomad Friendly 3.3
Female Friendly 7.8
Updated 2 weeks ago

Quick costs

Quick costs in Harbin
ItemCost
Apartment (1 bedroom) $304.38 per month
Coworking Space $123.20 per month
Coffee $4.06 per cup
Beer $1.45 per pint
Meal (Inexpensive) $3.62 per meal
Monthly Transport Pass $14.49 per month
Mobile Plan $8.41 per month
Internet (60 Mbps+) $11.60 per month

Other cities in China

Other cities in China
# City Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Chengdu $2,034 6.7 Compare
2 Shanghai $3,211 6.7 Compare
3 Hangzhou $2,145 6.7 Compare
4 Guangzhou $2,363 6.6 Compare

Nearby destinations

Nearby destinations
# City Country Cost / mo Score Compare
1 Mount Paektu KP North Korea $575 1.2 Compare
2 Rason KP North Korea $2,150 2.4 Compare
3 Vladivostok RU Russia $2,672 5.3 Compare
4 Chongjin KP North Korea $1,945 2.0 Compare

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