Beijing pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in Beijing
Median prices travelers actually see in Beijing, in local CNY and US dollars (updated 2021-07-01). Use them to plan your daily budget.
Typical prices in Beijing by category
| Category | Typical (CNY) | Typical (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Lodging | 220.00 CNY | $32.22 |
| Attractions | 20.00 CNY | $2.93 |
| Food | 50.00 CNY | $7.29 |
| Drink | 40.00 CNY | $5.75 |
What things cost in Beijing
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Dongyue Temple · admission | 10.00 CNY · $1.48 |
| Entrance | 20.00 CNY · $2.93 |
| breakfast | 15.00 CNY · $2.20 |
| students Wednesday nights are all-you-can-drink | 80.00 CNY · $11.67 |
| dormitory bed | 160.00 CNY · $23.43 |
| Hotel room | 30.00 CNY · $4.39 |
| Discounted rates for dorms | 40.00 CNY · $5.86 |
| Main dish | 117.00 CNY · $17.06 |
| food service | 10.00 CNY · $1.46 |
| Side Street Jianguomen · meal | 50.00 CNY · $7.40 |
| ticket | 50.00 CNY · $7.32 |
| Water world adults | 15.00 CNY · $2.16 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Beijing expensive for travelers?
- Beijing prices below show typical (median) costs by category in CNY and USD, so you can judge for your budget.
- How much does food cost in Beijing?
- See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in Beijing.
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Prices are medians of crowd-sourced + open-licence observations for travel planning, not official statistics. Actual prices vary by venue and season.