Harbin vs Mount Paektu
CN
China
KP
North KoreaHarbin, China compared with Mount Paektu, North Korea: cost of living, scores, climate and more.
At a glance
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Harbin
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Mount Paektu
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| Country | China | North Korea |
| Nomad score | 6.0 / 10 | 1.2 / 10 |
| Cost of living | $1,739 / mo | $575 / mo |
| Internet speed | Data unavailable | Data unavailable |
| Weather now | 15° / 4°C | 2° / -6°C |
| Air quality (AQI) | 56 Moderate | 37 Good |
| Community votes | 0 0 | 0 0 |
Climate averages
Yearly averages of monthly climate data
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CN
Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Average high | 10.5°C | -2.6°C |
| Average low | 1°C | -9.7°C |
| Precipitation | 57 mm / mo | 126 mm / mo |
| Sunshine | 269 h / mo | 264 h / mo |
| Humidity | 65% | 77% |
| Rain days | 7.4 / mo | 14.9 / mo |
| Wind speed | 18.7 km/h | 19.3 km/h |
CN
Harbin · average high by month
J -12
F -6
M 5
A 15
M 21
J 25
J 28
A 26
S 22
O 12
N 0
D -10
KP
Mount Paektu · average high by month
J -20
F -18
M -10
A -3
M 3
J 10
J 15
A 13
S 9
O -0
N -10
D -19
Air quality
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CN
Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| US AQI | 56 | 37 |
| PM2.5 | 25.4 µg/m³ | 1.1 µg/m³ |
| PM10 | 26.3 µg/m³ | 1.4 µg/m³ |
| Ozone | 0 µg/m³ | 91 µg/m³ |
| UV index | 0 | 1.7 |
Business & Economy
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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Mount Paektu
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| Blockchain & Crypto Adoption | 1.7 | 0.1 |
| Local Payment Services | 9.0 | 0.2 |
| Startup Scene | 3.9 | 0.0 |
Climate & Environment
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Air Conditioning | 7.2 | 1.7 |
| Green Spaces | 6.5 | 8.9 |
| Natural Disaster Risk | 7.4 | 4.2 |
| Noise Pollution | 5.2 | 9.0 |
| Seasonal Variety | 8.1 | 7.0 |
| Weather | 4.9 | 3.2 |
Connectivity
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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Mount Paektu
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| Mobile Network Coverage | 8.9 | 0.7 |
| Power Grid Reliability | 8.8 | 1.1 |
| Public WiFi Availability | 5.7 | 0.0 |
| VPN Reliability | 3.2 | 0.2 |
Cost & Affordability
Scores out of 10
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CN
Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Accommodation Cost | 8.0 | 0.6 |
| Cost of Living | 7.9 | 0.9 |
| Currency Stability | 7.5 | 0.9 |
| Entertainment Cost | 7.3 | 0.2 |
| Food & Groceries | 8.0 | 0.7 |
| Gym Membership Cost | 7.2 | 0.0 |
| Transportation Cost | 8.4 | 0.2 |
Culture & Entertainment
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Culture | 7.7 | 2.6 |
| Indoors Fun | 6.4 | 0.8 |
| Language Learning Opportunities | 5.9 | 1.0 |
| Local Experiences & Tours | 7.1 | 3.4 |
| Nightlife | 5.8 | 0.4 |
| Outdoors & Nature | 6.2 | 8.0 |
Digital Nomad Community
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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Mount Paektu
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| Nomad Events & Meetups | 1.9 | 0.0 |
| Nomad Friendly | 3.3 | 0.2 |
| Online Community Presence | 2.5 | 0.1 |
Digital Nomad Essentials
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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Mount Paektu
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| Cafes with WiFi | 6.3 | 0.1 |
| Coworking Spaces Availability | 4.6 | 0.1 |
| Digital Nomad Friendly Cafes | 4.0 | 0.0 |
| Digital Nomad Popularity | 2.4 | 0.0 |
| Internet Speed | 8.0 | 0.2 |
| Local SIM Card Availability | 7.9 | 0.3 |
Food & Fitness
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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Mount Paektu
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| Fitness Facilities | 6.6 | 0.6 |
| Food Scene | 7.2 | 1.0 |
| Healthy Food Options | 5.4 | 0.7 |
| Yoga Studios | 4.0 | 0.0 |
Healthcare
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Healthcare | 6.9 | 0.7 |
| Healthcare Affordability | 8.1 | 1.7 |
| Healthcare Quality | 6.9 | 0.7 |
Legal & Administrative
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Digital Nomad Visa Availability | 0.8 | 0.0 |
| Ease of Business Registration | 3.2 | 0.2 |
| Ease of Opening Bank Account | 3.4 | 0.2 |
| Freedom of Speech | 1.8 | 0.1 |
| Political Stability | 7.8 | 1.7 |
| Tax Friendliness | 4.0 | 0.6 |
| Visa Ease | 4.0 | 0.4 |
Quality of Life
Scores out of 10
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CN
Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Air Quality | 4.2 | 8.8 |
| Cleanliness | 6.3 | 7.4 |
| Environmental Quality | 5.5 | 8.3 |
| Family Friendly | 6.4 | 0.9 |
| Language Barrier | 3.4 | 0.8 |
| Work-Life Balance | 6.4 | 0.8 |
Safety & Tolerance
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Female Friendly | 7.8 | 1.5 |
| Racial Tolerance | 5.6 | 1.7 |
| Safety | 8.7 | 2.2 |
Transportation
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Airport Connectivity | 7.2 | 1.4 |
| Cycling | 4.6 | 1.2 |
| Intercity Travel Options | 7.7 | 0.9 |
| Public Transit | 7.8 | 0.8 |
| Ride-sharing Services | 7.9 | 0.0 |
| Scooter/Bike Rental Availability | 5.4 | 0.1 |
| Walkability | 6.8 | 2.1 |
Work Environment
Scores out of 10
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Coworking Quality | 3.4 | 0.0 |
| Freelance Ecosystem | 3.0 | 0.0 |
| Networking Opportunities | 3.2 | 0.0 |
| Remote Job Opportunities | 2.9 | 0.0 |
| Time Zone Favorability | 6.5 | 1.6 |
Clothing
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Jeans | $58 per pair | $15 per pair |
| Summer Dress | $32 per dress | $10 per dress |
| Running Shoes | $80 per pair | $20 per pair |
Dining Out
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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Mount Paektu
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| Dining Out | $87 per month | $15 per month |
Entertainment
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Cinema Ticket | $6.52 per ticket | $1.00 per ticket |
Food & Dining
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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Mount Paektu
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| Coffee | $4.06 per cup | $0.50 per cup |
| Beer | $1.45 per pint | $1.00 per pint |
| Meal (Inexpensive) | $3.62 per meal | $2.00 per meal |
| Meal (Mid-range, 2 people) | $26 per meal | $10 per meal |
| Fast Food Combo | $5.07 per meal | $3.00 per meal |
| Apples | $1.81 per kg | $0.50 per kg |
| Bread | $2.17 per loaf | $0.30 per loaf |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $0.65 per bottle | $0.30 per bottle |
| Milk | $2.03 per liter | $0.80 per liter |
| Rice | $1.09 per kg | $0.60 per kg |
| Chicken Fillets | $4.35 per kg | $4.00 per kg |
| Beef | $12 per kg | $6.00 per kg |
| Wine (Mid-range) | $14 per bottle | $10 per bottle |
Groceries
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Groceries | $174 per month | $35 per month |
Health Insurance
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Health Insurance | $22 per month | $5.00 per month |
Healthcare
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Doctor Visit (GP) | $22 per visit | $5.00 per visit |
| Pharmacy (basic meds) | $5.80 per purchase | $2.00 per purchase |
Housing
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Housing | $217 per month | $40 per month |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) | $304 per month | $50 per month |
| Airbnb (1 month) | $652 per month | $200 per month |
| Coworking Space | $123 per month | $30 per month |
| Coliving Space | $261 per month | $150 per month |
Internet & Mobile
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Internet & Mobile | $12 per month | $5.00 per month |
Leisure Activities
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Leisure Activities | $43 per month | $5.00 per month |
Personal Care
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Haircut | $8.70 per visit | $2.00 per visit |
| Laundry | $2.17 per kg | $3.00 per kg |
Services
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Mobile Plan | $8.41 per month | $10 per month |
| Internet (60 Mbps+) | $12 per month | $15 per month |
| SIM Card (Tourist, prepaid) | $14 one-time | $30 one-time |
| Gym Membership | $36 per month | $5.00 per month |
| Tennis Court (Weekend) | $17 per hour | $2.00 per hour |
Transportation
Local prices in US dollars
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CN
Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Transportation | $26 per month | $5.00 per month |
| Taxi Start | $1.30 per trip | $1.00 per trip |
| Taxi per km | $0.30 per km | $0.50 per km |
| Monthly Transport Pass | $14 per month | $5.00 per month |
| Ride-hailing (5km) | $2.32 per trip | $3.00 per trip |
| Gasoline | $1.19 per liter | $0.80 per liter |
| Scooter Rental | $4.35 per month | $15 per month |
Utilities
Local prices in US dollars
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Harbin
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KP
Mount Paektu
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| Utilities | $51 per month | $8.00 per month |