How much does a trip to China cost?
Typical prices for one traveller, from a hostel bed to a 4-star room. Every line has its source and the date we last checked it.
- BedCN¥4,900 52%
- FoodCN¥2,520 27%
- TransportCN¥1,120 12%
- SightsCN¥840 9%
What a day costs in China
Per person, in CNY
A mid-range day in China costs about CN¥670 per person: CN¥350 for a bed, CN¥180 for food, CN¥80 for local transport and CN¥60 for sights. On a budget the same day is about CN¥180; in comfort, about CN¥1,650. At today’s rate the mid-range day is about $101.
| What you pay for | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bed a nightBeijing estimates; per person sharing a room · Source | CN¥100 | CN¥350 | CN¥700 |
| Food a dayBeijing estimates; three meals · Source | CN¥60 | CN¥180 | CN¥400 |
| Transport a dayBeijing estimates; local travel · Source | CN¥20 | CN¥80 | CN¥250 |
| Sights a dayBeijing estimates; one day of sights · Source | Free | CN¥60 | CN¥300 |
| A day in total | CN¥180 | CN¥670 | CN¥1,650 |
Per person. Prices checked Oct 3, 2026 by Haruki Sato against the source on each line. Rates By Exchange Rate API
China trip cost by length of stay
Per person, before flights
The day rate times the days you stay. Two people sharing a room for a week at mid-range comes to CN¥9,380.
| Length of stay | Budget | Mid-range | Comfort |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | CN¥540$81 | CN¥2,010$302 | CN¥4,950$743 |
| 7 days | CN¥1,260$189 | CN¥4,690$704 | CN¥11,550$1,734 |
| 14 days | CN¥2,520$378 | CN¥9,380$1,408 | CN¥23,100$3,468 |
| 30 days | CN¥5,400$811 | CN¥20,100$3,018 | CN¥49,500$7,431 |
What the estimate leaves out
The calculator prices an ordinary day on the ground. Add these yourself.
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How much does China cost per day?
For one person, about CN¥180 on a budget, CN¥670 mid-range or CN¥1,650 in comfort. That covers a bed, food, local transport and sights.
How much is a week in China?
For one person, about CN¥1,260 on a budget, CN¥4,690 mid-range or CN¥11,550 in comfort, before flights.
How much do two people need for two weeks in China?
About CN¥5,040 on a budget, CN¥18,760 mid-range or CN¥46,200 in comfort, sharing a double room and before flights.
Is China expensive to visit?
A mid-range day in China costs about $101. Of the 112 destinations we price, 30 are cheaper and 81 cost more.
What is the biggest cost of a trip to China?
At mid-range the largest line is Bed: CN¥350 of the CN¥670 a day, about 52%.
What do budget, mid-range and comfort mean?
Budget: hostel beds, cheap eats, buses and free sights. Mid-range: a 3-star room, casual restaurants, public transport and one paid sight a day. Comfort: a 4-star room, good restaurants, taxis and a guided tour.
What does the calculator leave out?
Flights, shopping, travel insurance, visas and one-off costs such as a rail pass. Prices are for one person in the main city.
Which currency are the prices in?
The local currency of the destination, as we checked it. The calculator can show the total in your own currency at today’s exchange rate.