Qingdao travel budget

Qingdao: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Qingdao

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 49 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • $ 1.3 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 863* (6230 Ұ)

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 106 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 11 per person
  • $ 3.3 per person
  • $ 7.6 per person

Total budget:

$ 2082* (15008 Ұ)

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 133 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 16 per person
  • $ 6.2 per person
  • $ 16 per person

Total budget:

$ 2892* (20860 Ұ)

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



Cost of living in Qingdao compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Qingdao 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 Qingdao in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Qingdao by expense type

Restaurant budget in Qingdao

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Qingdao is 69% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 2.8/person
($ 2.4 to $ 4.9)

85% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 10/person
($ 8.3 to $ 16)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 4.5/person
($ 4.1 to $ 5)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 0.9 for 500ml
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 2.2 for 330ml
($ 1.6 to $ 2.8)

40% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 3/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 4.1)

41% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 0.4/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)

82% 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
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

86% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Qingdao

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Qingdao is 32% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 49/night
($ 49 to $ 778)

66% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 107/night
($ 32 to $ 304)

26% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 104/night
($ 33 to $ 290)

49% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 162/night
($ 62 to $ 548)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 207/night
($ 131 to $ 397)

59% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 508
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 97/month
($ 28 to $ 696)

32% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 143
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 195/month
($ 70 to $ 465)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 207
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 161/month
($ 62 to $ 427)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 49/month
($ 49 to $ 783)

78% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 296/month
($ 72 to $ 902)

53% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 194

Supermarket food budget in Qingdao

On average, the price of supermarket food in Qingdao is 48% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.4)

72% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 2.1/500g
($ 1.4 to $ 2.5)

43% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 1.2/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.8)

73% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 1.6/12 eggs
($ 0.8 to $ 2.7)

56% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 4.1/kg
($ 2.5 to $ 5.3)

65% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 1.6/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 2.8)

69% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 2.1/kg
($ 0.9 to $ 2.8)

58% 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)

74% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)

68% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Qingdao

On average, the price of transport in Qingdao is 42% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 0.3/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

86% 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
($ 0.2 to $ 0.4)

83% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 1.2)

25% 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)
$ 1.4
($ 1.4 to $ 1.6)

63% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8
Car hire
Car hire
$ 30/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 139)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 32

Leisure activity budget in Qingdao

On average, budget for leisure activities in Qingdao is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 7.6/ticket
($ 6.9 to $ 8.3)

45% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 29/hr
( $ 29)

22% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Qingdao

On average, shopping budget in Qingdao is 12% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 3.9/pack
($ 3.5 to $ 4.4)

61% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 70
($ 13 to $ 112)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 43
($ 29 to $ 43)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

London → Beijing
London → Beijing
London → Beijing
$ 1530
(fair price: $ 999)
Sydney → Beijing
Sydney → Beijing
Sydney → Beijing
$ 1026
(fair price: $ 662)
Los Angeles → Beijing
Los Angeles  → Beijing
Los Angeles  → Beijing
$ 1315
(fair price: $ 836)
New York City → Beijing
New York City → Beijing
New York City → Beijing
$ 1663
(fair price: $ 1017)
Melbourne → Beijing
Melbourne → Beijing
Melbourne → Beijing
$ 906
(fair price: $ 608)
Manchester → Beijing
Manchester → Beijing
Manchester → Beijing
$ 1024
(fair price: $ 639)



About this information on the cost of living in Qingdao

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

The information about the cost of living in Qingdao was updated on 28-03-2024.

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