Travel budget and cost of living in Quanzhou (China) how much does a trip cost?

Quanzhou travel budget

Quanzhou: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Quanzhou

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

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

Cost of living in Quanzhou compared to China in 2020

On average, the cost of living in Quanzhou in 2020 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 Quanzhou in 2020 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Quanzhou by expense type

Restaurant budget in Quanzhou

Lunch

$ 3/person
($ 3 to $ 7.2)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

3 course dinner

$ 12/person
($ 9 to $ 23)

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60% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 29

McDonald's meal

$ 5.1/person
($ 4.5 to $ 5.4)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Local beer

$ 1.6 for 500ml
($ 1.2 to $ 3.7)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Imported beer

$ 2.6 for 330ml
($ 2.3 to $ 3)

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11% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Cappuccino

$ 4.5/cup
($ 3.7 to $ 5.3)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Fizzy drink

$ 0.5/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.6)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Water bottle

$ 0.4/bottle
($ 0.4 to $ 0.5)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Supermarket food budget in Quanzhou

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

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103% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Bread

$ 1.9/500g
($ 1.2 to $ 2.7)

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30% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 1 to $ 1)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Eggs

$ 2.3/12 eggs
($ 2.3 to $ 2.3)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Cheese

$ 6.6/kg
($ 6.6 to $ 6.6)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Chicken

$ 4.1/kg
($ 3.1 to $ 6.8)

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55% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 9.1

Apples

$ 3.3/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 3.3)

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28% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Oranges

$ 2.4/kg
($ 1.3 to $ 3.3)

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42% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.1

Tomatoes

$ 2.6/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 2.6)

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38% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.3

Potatoes

$ 0.7/kg
($ 0.7 to $ 0.7)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Salad

$ 1.2/salad
($ 0.4 to $ 2.5)

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27% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.6

Water bottle

$ 0.8
($ 0.5 to $ 1.2)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.8

Joint of beef

$ 17/kg
($ 17 to $ 17)

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32% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Public and private transport budget in Quanzhou

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
( $ 0.4)

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86% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.3

Bus pass

$ 48/month
( $ 48)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 72

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.4/km
($ 0.4 to $ 0.4)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.1)

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51% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.7

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.6
($ 1.6 to $ 1.6)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.3

Budget for living and housing in Quanzhou

Electricity, water...

$ 39/month
($ 27 to $ 65)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 164

Mobile phone

$ 0/min.

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75% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.1

Broadband internet

$ 15/month
($ 15 to $ 29)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 67

Studio flat (city centre)

$ 395/month
( $ 395)

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71% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1361

Studio flat (suburbs)

$ 284/month
( $ 284)

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74% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1093

Flat (centre)

$ 944/month
( $ 944)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2181

Flat (suburbs)

$ 756/month
( $ 756)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1733

Gym

$ 33/month
( $ 33)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 39

Private nursery

$ 416/month
($ 346 to $ 451)

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56% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 950

Private primary school

$ 14988/yr
($ 14988 to $ 14988)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16351

Leisure activity budget in Quanzhou

Cinema

$ 7.2/ticket
($ 5.3 to $ 8.2)

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41% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Quanzhou

Cigarettes

$ 3.3/pack
($ 3.3 to $ 3.3)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 8.1

Levi's jeans

$ 71
($ 61 to $ 83)

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55% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 46

Summer dress

$ 40
($ 32 to $ 46)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 36

Trainers

$ 96
($ 76 to $ 128)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 78

Leather shoes

$ 65
($ 46 to $ 91)

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34% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 98

Plane ticket budget

London → Beijing

$ 812
(fair price: $ 605)

Sydney → Beijing

$ 800
(fair price: $ 635)

Los Angeles → Beijing

$ 830
(fair price: $ 576)

New York City → Beijing

$ 1051
(fair price: $ 774)

Manchester → Beijing

$ 839
(fair price: $ 603)

Dublin → Beijing

$ 775
(fair price: $ 538)

Auckland → Beijing

$ 872
(fair price: $ 617)

Toronto (Ontario) → Beijing

$ 1036
(fair price: $ 744)

Edinburgh → Beijing

$ 711
(fair price: $ 611)

Melbourne → Beijing

$ 680
(fair price: $ 574)

Montreal → Beijing

$ 984
(fair price: $ 768)

Perth → Beijing

$ 701
(fair price: $ 585)

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