How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Beijing? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Beijing.
Currency in China Chinese yuan (CNY CN¥). For 10 US dollars you can get 70.2 Chinese yuan. For 100 US dollars you can get 702 Chinese yuan. And the other way around: For 10 Chinese yuan you can get 1.42 US dollars.
Summing up costs, it can be concluded that in Beijing it is cheaper than in United States. Food is 45% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 63%. The cost of living in Beijing is comparable to the cost of living in United States. When it comes to spending free time, entertainment, and sports, it's more expensive in 21%.
Are hotels expensive in Beijing? How much will we pay for a room in Beijing?
The average price of accommodation in China is $97 (CN¥684). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is China in $48 (CN¥334). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $74 (CN¥521) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $102 (CN¥714) in China If you are looking for the best conditions for your stay, then in 5-star hotels that will provide much more luxury you will have to pay $177 (CN¥1.24K)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Beijing? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Beijing? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Beijing?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 4.3 US dollars.
With limited time and to avoid spending too much, you can opt for fast food. The cost of a meal set (sandwich, fries, and a soda) is approximately 5.7 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 28 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 2.6 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.51 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Beijing, including beer, eggs, foreign beer, chicken breast, or rice
When you're thinking about traveling and it doesn't necessarily have to be a specific country, maybe the costs will be lower than in Beijing in one of the nearby countries? Check prices in: Mongolia, Bhutan, Macau, Hong Kong, and Myanmar.
fees
$57 ($40 - $85)
72% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$14.4 ($8.5 - $21)
80% is less expensive than in United States
jeans
$68 ($28 - $128)
29% more than in United States
average earnings
$1.78K
61% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$991 ($784 - $1.42K)
by half less than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$1.22K ($997 - $1.71K)
by half less than in United States
bread
$1.5 ($0.85 - $2.8)
by half less than in United States
cheese
$13.4 ($7.1 - $28)
4.4% more than in United States
rice
$1.1 ($0.71 - $2.1)
75% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$1.3 ($0.57 - $1.7)
74% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.8 ($0.94 - $3.4)
6.4% more than in United States
wine
$10.3 ($3.3 - $21)
31% is less expensive than in United States
cheap restaurant
$4.3 ($2.8 - $7.1)
79% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$1.3 ($0.71 - $2.8)
79% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$3.8 ($2.1 - $5.6)
25% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.32 ($0.28 - $0.43)
84% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$5.7 ($4.3 - $6.4)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.51 ($0.43 - $0.71)
79% is less expensive than in United States
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cheap restaurant
$4.3 ($2.8 - $7.1)
79% is less expensive than in United States
fees
$57 ($40 - $85)
72% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$5.7 ($4.3 - $6.4)
by half less than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$1.22K ($997 - $1.71K)
by half less than in United States
average earnings
$1.78K
61% is less expensive than in United States
bottle of water
$0.32 ($0.28 - $0.43)
84% is less expensive than in United States