Guangzhou (Canton) travel budget

Guangzhou (Canton): calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Guangzhou (Canton)

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Guangzhou (Canton) for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 46 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 20 per person
  • $ 9.9 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 1458* (10430 Ұ)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 82 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 43 per person
  • $ 18 per person
  • $ 8 per person

Total budget:

$ 3058* (21854 Ұ)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 112 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 74 per person
  • $ 34 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 4979* (35588 Ұ)

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



Cost of living in Guangzhou (Canton) compared to United States in 2025

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Guangzhou (Canton) in 2025 is 23% 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 Guangzhou (Canton) in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Created with Highcharts 8.2.2%-10%-10%-45%-45%-11%-11%-24%-24%-38%-38%-13%-13%Price variation between Guangzhou (Canton) and United States (countrywide average) in 2025RestaurantHotelFoodTransportLeisure activitiesShopping-50-40-30-20-100



Local prices in Guangzhou (Canton) by expense type

Restaurant budget in Guangzhou (Canton)

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Guangzhou (Canton) is 10% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Restaurant: sample prices in Guangzhou (Canton) (compared to United States)2222424213136.66.616164444131344United StatesGuangzhou (Canton)Lunch3 course dinnerMcDonald's mealLocal beer024681012141618202224262830323436384042444648
Lunch
Lunch
$ 16/person
($ 10.3 to $ 42)

27% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 44/person
($ 36 to $ 58)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 42
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 13/person
($ 10.2 to $ 14)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Local beer
Local beer
$ 4 for 500ml
($ 4 to $ 10.3)

39% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4 for 330ml
($ 2.2 to $ 5.8)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.8/cup
($ 4 to $ 8)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.4/can
($ 1.8 to $ 3.4)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.8
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.2 to $ 3.4)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Hotel and accommodation budget in Guangzhou (Canton)

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Guangzhou (Canton) is 45% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Hotel: sample prices in Guangzhou (Canton) (compared to United States)169169249249350350179179257257737391911321321181189191United StatesGuangzhou (Canton)2-star hotel3-star hotel4-star hotelHostel/Youth HostelCottage or guest house0100200300255075125150175225250275325350375
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 116/night
($ 28 to $ 587)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 177
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 73/night
($ 18 to $ 436)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 91/night
($ 24 to $ 867)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 249
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 132/night
($ 24 to $ 710)

62% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 350
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 232/night
($ 64 to $ 617)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 571
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 118/month
($ 22 to $ 618)

34% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 179
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 143/month
($ 22 to $ 1029)

46% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 266
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 167/month
($ 30 to $ 773)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 91/month
($ 49 to $ 304)

64% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 257
Family room
Family room
$ 202/month
($ 28 to $ 1203)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in Guangzhou (Canton)

On average, the price of supermarket food in Guangzhou (Canton) is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Food: sample prices in Guangzhou (Canton) (compared to United States)4.14.114145.45.43.23.23.13.112125.95.92.62.6United StatesGuangzhou (Canton)EggsChickenTomatoesPotatoes0123456789101112131415
Milk
Milk
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 0.9)

22% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.2
Bread
Bread
$ 3.2/500g
($ 1.1 to $ 5.1)

20% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9
Rice
Rice
$ 6.9/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 10.1)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.1/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 5.8)

23% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1
Chicken
Chicken
$ 12/kg
($ 6 to $ 24)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Apples
Apples
$ 6.2/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 10.1)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.8
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.9/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 7.5)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.4
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 2.6/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 5.1)

21% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 1.2
($ 1.2 to $ 4.1)

52% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Guangzhou (Canton)

On average, the price of transport in Guangzhou (Canton) is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Created with Highcharts 8.2.2Price (USD)Transport: sample prices in Guangzhou (Canton) (compared to United States)2.72.71.91.91182822.52.51.81.80.90.91717United StatesGuangzhou (Canton)Bus ticketTaxi (per km)PetrolCar hire051015202530354045505560657075808590
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.5/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 2.8)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.8/km
($ 1.8 to $ 1.8)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

8% less 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)
$ 3.4
($ 3.4 to $ 5.8)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4
Car hire
Car hire
$ 17/24hrs
($ 7.1 to $ 32)

79% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 82

Leisure activity budget in Guangzhou (Canton)

On average, budget for leisure activities in Guangzhou (Canton) is 38% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 8/ticket
($ 4.6 to $ 18)

47% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16
Tennis
Tennis
$ 17/hr
($ 17 to $ 33)

30% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 24

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Guangzhou (Canton)

On average, shopping budget in Guangzhou (Canton) is 13% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 9.2/pack
($ 8.6 to $ 13)

16% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 51
($ 14 to $ 76)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 44
($ 24 to $ 58)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 48

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Guangzhou (Canton)
Sydney → Guangzhou (Canton)
Sydney → Guangzhou (Canton)
$ 822
(fair price: $ 667)
Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton)
Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton)
Melbourne → Guangzhou (Canton)
$ 810
(fair price: $ 645)
New York City → Guangzhou (Canton)
New York City → Guangzhou (Canton)
New York City → Guangzhou (Canton)
$ 1590
(fair price: $ 1270)
London → Guangzhou (Canton)
London → Guangzhou (Canton)
London → Guangzhou (Canton)
$ 1221
(fair price: $ 873)
Montreal → Guangzhou (Canton)
Montreal → Guangzhou (Canton)
Montreal → Guangzhou (Canton)
$ 1607
(fair price: $ 1480)
Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton)
Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton)
Manchester → Guangzhou (Canton)
$ 1034
(fair price: $ 760)

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About this information on the cost of living in Guangzhou (Canton)

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

The information about the cost of living in Guangzhou (Canton) was updated on 28-03-2025.

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