Prices in Chongqing
How much will you spend in restaurants and bars? Is eating out expensive in Chongqing? Below you will see our breakdowns and comparisons of prices and expenses in Chongqing.
What are the supermarket prices in Chongqing?
Are the costs of living in Chongqing higher than in United States?
Costs in Chongqing: How much will we pay for entertainment and how much will we spend in restaurants and bars?
On this page below you will find the current price and cost overview in Chongqing:
food prices, Prices in restaurants, cost of living, and entertainment costs
(The last update: today 23 hours ago)
Currency in China Chinese yuan (CNY CN¥). For 10 US dollars you can get 72.4 Chinese yuan. For 100 US dollars you can get 724 Chinese yuan. And the other way around: For 10 Chinese yuan you can get 1.38 US dollars.
Generally, it is much cheaper in China than in United States. Food is 51% cheaper. Dining in restaurants and bars will be cheaper by 75%. In the case of the cost of living in Chongqing, it is lower than the cost in United States by about 25%. If we want to spend time actively or to have fun, we will pay less than in United States about 71%.
Are hotels expensive in Chongqing? How much will we pay for a room in Chongqing?
The average price of accommodation in China is $59 (CN¥425). If you are looking for the cheapest accommodation: in a cheap one-star hotel you will pay: $8.2 (CN¥59) and if you like hostels, you'll spend the night there for: $13.5 (CN¥98). The cost of a room in a 2-star hotel is China in $27 (CN¥192). 3-star hotels offer accommodation for an average price of $53 (CN¥384) Overnight stay in a 4-star hotel costs $55 (CN¥396) 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 $99 (CN¥715)
Is it expensive in stores in Chongqing? Will I pay a lot for groceries in Chongqing? Below you will find the current price list of food products in Chongqing, such as: lettuce, eggs, oranges, onion, or potatoes (The last update: 4 days ago)
Can you eat cheaply in restaurants in Chongqing? What are the prices in affordable pubs in Chongqing? How much will I have to spend a day when I only eat in fast food restaurants in Chongqing?
If we are looking for an inexpensive place to eat, we should expect to pay around 2.8 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 5.5 US dollars.
And when we can afford to go out to the restaurant, we'll pay for a three-course meal around 16.6 US dollars.
And if you want to drink a beer or two, you have to pay extra: 1.9 US dollars (price for 2 bottles)
And if you prefer a Coke, Fanta, Sprite or similar carbonated drink, then you have to pay 0.41 US dollars for a small bottle.
Below you will find a full list of prices in Chongqing, including lettuce, eggs, oranges, onion, or potatoes
If you're planning a trip to a specific region of the world, might it be cheaper than in Chongqing? Check out prices in nearby countries: Mongolia, Bhutan, Macau, Hong Kong, and Myanmar.
Chongqing - comparison of selected prices with prices in United States:
fees
$38 ($26 - $54)
82% is less expensive than in United States
internet
$9.2 ($8.3 - $13.8)
87% is less expensive than in United States
jeans
$39 ($18.6 - $69)
25% is less expensive than in United States
average earnings
$763
83% is less expensive than in United States
renting a small apartment in the center
$331 ($207 - $2.17K)
81% is less expensive than in United States
renting a large apartment outside the center
$308 ($235 - $414)
87% is less expensive than in United States
bread
$1.2 ($0.83 - $1.7)
67% is less expensive than in United States
cheese
$12.9 ($3.5 - $28)
Very much like in United States
rice
$1 ($0.69 - $1.4)
78% is less expensive than in United States
tomatoes
$0.92 ($0.55 - $1.9)
81% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.4 ($0.69 - $2.8)
14% is less expensive than in United States
wine
$6.2 ($2.8 - $16.6)
by half less than in United States
cheap restaurant
$2.8 ($2.2 - $6.9)
86% is less expensive than in United States
local beer
$0.97 ($0.69 - $2)
84% is less expensive than in United States
coffee
$2.8 ($1.4 - $4.1)
by half less than in United States
bottle of water
$0.28 ($0.28 - $0.4)
86% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$5.5 ($5 - $5.5)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.41 ($0.35 - $0.48)
84% is less expensive than in United States
Food Prices Chongqing
- Milk (regular), 1 liter $1.9 (CN¥13.6)
- A loaf of fresh white bread (500g) $1.2 (CN¥8.5)
- Eggs (regular) (12) $1.9 (CN¥13.8)
- Local Cheese (1kg) $12.9 (CN¥94)
- Water (1.5 liter bottle) $0.52 (CN¥3.8)
- A bottle of wine (mid-range) $6.2 (CN¥45)
- Local Beer (0.5 liter bottle) $1.1 (CN¥7.8)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.2 (CN¥15.6)
- Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) $2.8 (CN¥20)
- Chicken breasts (skinless and boneless) - (1kg) $3.1 (CN¥23)
- Apples (1kg) $1.6 (CN¥11.8)
- Oranges (1kg) $1.4 (CN¥10.4)
- Potatoes (1kg) $0.71 (CN¥5.2)
- Lettuce (1 head) $0.41 (CN¥3)
- Kilo of white rice $1 (CN¥7.3)
- Tomatoes (1kg) $0.92 (CN¥6.7)
- Bananas (1kg) $1.4 (CN¥10.4)
- Onions (1kg) $1.1 (CN¥7.7)
- Beef (1kg) (or similar red meat) $11.8 (CN¥86)
Prices In Restaurants Chongqing
- Meal in a cheap restaurant $2.8 (CN¥20)
- Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course $16.6 (CN¥120)
- McMeal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Combo Meal) $5.5 (CN¥40)
- Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) $0.97 (CN¥7)
- Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) $2.3 (CN¥16.5)
- Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) $0.41 (CN¥2.9)
- Water (0.33 liter bottle) $0.28 (CN¥2.1)
- Cappuccino $2.8 (CN¥20)
Cost Of Living Chongqing
- One-way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.28 (CN¥2)
- Monthly Pass (Regular Price) $25 (CN¥180)
- Gasoline (1 liter) $1.2 (CN¥8.6)
- Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW (or equivalent new car) $24.1K (CN¥174K)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) in city centre $331 (CN¥2.4K)
- Apartment (1 bedroom) outside of centre $156 (CN¥1.13K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) in city centre $603 (CN¥4.37K)
- Apartment (3 bedrooms) outside of centre $308 (CN¥2.23K)
- Utilities (electricity, heating, water, garbage) for an 85m2 apartment $38 (CN¥275)
- Internet (60 Mbps or more, unlimited data, cable/ADSL) $9.2 (CN¥67)
- numb_34 $12.6 (CN¥92)
- 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) $39 (CN¥283)
- 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M,...) $23 (CN¥167)
- 1 pair of Nike running shoes or similar $71 (CN¥516)
- 1 pair of men's leather shoes $68 (CN¥490)
- Toyota Corolla 1.6l, 97kW Comfort (or equivalent new car) $17.2K (CN¥125K)
- Preschool (or Kindergarten), Private, Monthly for 1 Child $345 (CN¥2.5K)
- Price per square meter for an apartment in the city center $4.47K (CN¥32.4K)
- International Primary School, Annually for 1 Child $27.6K (CN¥200K)
- Price per square meter for an apartment outside of city centre $1.53K (CN¥11.1K)
- Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $763 (CN¥5.53K)
- Mortgage annual interest rate in percentages (%) 4.6%
- Taxi starting fare (normal tariff) $1.4 (CN¥10)
- Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) $0.31 (CN¥2.3)
- Taxi 1 hour waiting (normal tariff) $2.8 (CN¥20)
Entertainment Costs Chongqing
- Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult $13.3 (CN¥97)
- Tennis court rental (1 hour during a weekend) $6.2 (CN¥45)
- Cinema, Single Ticket $4.8 (CN¥35)
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Do you want to learn more about different prices? See the following comparison:
wine
$6.2 ($2.8 - $16.6)
by half less than in United States
Cola, Pepsi, Sprite, Mirinda
$0.41 ($0.35 - $0.48)
84% is less expensive than in United States
Burger King or a similar bar
$5.5 ($5 - $5.5)
by half less than in United States
cheese
$12.9 ($3.5 - $28)
Very much like in United States
fees
$38 ($26 - $54)
82% is less expensive than in United States
bananas
$1.4 ($0.69 - $2.8)
14% is less expensive than in United States