How much should I budget for my trip to China?

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Daily Budget

Beijing is generally a very cheap place to live compared to Europe and North America. A budget of between 75 and 100 CNY covers your daily expenditure.

You should also budget for any trips or other activities you want to go on or do during your stay. If you have any questions about other specific prices click here to ask us.

Small Purchases:

  • Coke (33cl can) – 2.5 CNY
  • Coke (2L PET bottle) - 5.4 CNY
  • Chinese takeout (e.g. dumplings) – 4 CNY for 10 dumplings (a meal)
  • Chinese BBQ skewer – 1 CNY per skewer
  • Dinner with a couple of friends at a good restaurant – 30 CNY each
  • Wine (Great Wall) – 15 CNY

Shopping:

  • Bicycle – 120 CNY
  • DVD – 10 CNY
  • Fake but identical UGG boots at Yashow clothing market – 70 CNY
  • Fake but identical Paul Smith shirt at Yashow clothing market - 30 CNY
  • Fake but identical Volcom Snow Boarding jacket at Yashow clothing market – 200 CNY
  • Fake but identical North Face 40L Hiking Backpack at Yashow clothing market – 50 CNY

Transport:

  • Taxi Ride - 2 CNY per km (+10 CNY for the first 3km, 1km: 0.621miles)
  • Buss Fare – 0.5 CNY
  • Subway Fare – 2 CNY