Beijing travel budget

Beijing: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Beijing

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Beijing for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 84 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 6.3 per person
  • $ 2.6 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1418* (10024 Ұ)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 138 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 15 per person
  • $ 4.6 per person
  • $ 8.3 per person

Total budget:

$ 2685* (18970 Ұ)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 141 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 7.2 per person
  • $ 17 per person

Total budget:

$ 3244* (22932 Ұ)

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Beijing compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Beijing in 2024 is 36% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Beijing in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Beijing by expense type

Restaurant budget in Beijing

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Beijing is 64% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 4.2/person
($ 3.1 to $ 6.9)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 14/person
($ 11 to $ 31)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 5.8/person
($ 4.2 to $ 6.9)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.7 to $ 2.7)

81% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 1.9 for 330ml
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3.5/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 5.6)

31% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

84% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Beijing

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Beijing is 20% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 130/night
($ 40 to $ 658)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 133/night
($ 35 to $ 643)

17% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 161
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 142/night
($ 52 to $ 851)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 235
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 141/night
($ 70 to $ 380)

55% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 318
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 261/night
($ 95 to $ 858)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 462
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 149/month
($ 32 to $ 835)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 171
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 217/month
($ 53 to $ 920)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 248
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 210/month
($ 61 to $ 937)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 110/month
($ 55 to $ 459)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230
Family room
Family room
$ 342/month
($ 62 to $ 1421)

60% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 214

Supermarket food budget in Beijing

On average, the price of supermarket food in Beijing is 51% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.9/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 3.2)

80% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.9 to $ 2.7)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 2)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.8/12 eggs
($ 1 to $ 2.5)

54% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 3.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 6.6)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 2.1/kg
($ 1.1 to $ 2.7)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 1.3/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.6)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.5
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)

76% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Beijing

On average, the price of transport in Beijing is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.7/ticket
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

72% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 0.3/km
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

21% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 1.9
($ 1.9 to $ 2.2)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Car hire
Car hire
$ 29/24hrs
($ 18 to $ 162)

60% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Leisure activity budget in Beijing

On average, budget for leisure activities in Beijing is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8.3/ticket
($ 6.3 to $ 13)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 26/hr
($ 14 to $ 43)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Beijing

On average, shopping budget in Beijing is 21% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.5/pack
($ 2.7 to $ 4.2)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 63
($ 22 to $ 140)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 19 to $ 56)

18% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Melbourne → Beijing
Melbourne → Beijing
Melbourne → Beijing
$ 931
(fair price: $ 636)
London → Beijing
London → Beijing
London → Beijing
$ 1179
(fair price: $ 760)
Los Angeles → Beijing
Los Angeles  → Beijing
Los Angeles  → Beijing
$ 1456
(fair price: $ 990)
Sydney → Beijing
Sydney → Beijing
Sydney → Beijing
$ 962
(fair price: $ 663)
New York City → Beijing
New York City → Beijing
New York City → Beijing
$ 1911
(fair price: $ 1223)
Manchester → Beijing
Manchester → Beijing
Manchester → Beijing
$ 1005
(fair price: $ 683)

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About this information on the cost of living in Beijing

The information about the cost of living in Beijing shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Beijing was updated on 08-10-2024.

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