Shanghai pricesTypical travel costs & cost of living in Shanghai
Median prices travelers actually see in Shanghai, in local CNY and US dollars (updated 2024-02-01). Use them to plan your daily budget.
Typical prices in Shanghai by category
| Category | Typical (CNY) | Typical (USD) |
|---|---|---|
| Attractions | 60.00 CNY | $8.75 |
| Lodging | 470.00 CNY | $68.53 |
| Food | 50.00 CNY | $7.28 |
| Drink | 54.00 CNY | $7.87 |
What things cost in Shanghai
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Former Site of the Provisional Government of the Republic of Korea · admission | 20.00 CNY · $2.91 |
| standard adult ticket | 25.00 CNY · $3.65 |
| Latte | 25.00 CNY · $3.65 |
| non-guests who are charged | 110.00 CNY · $16.01 |
| Dumplings | 8.00 CNY · $1.17 |
| dormitory | 377.00 CNY · $55.00 |
| Room rates | 928.00 CNY · $135.04 |
| Shanghai Bin Guan · stay | 200.00 CNY · $29.10 |
| Mains | 180.00 CNY · $26.25 |
| Coco Ichibanya · meal | 50.00 CNY · $7.28 |
| Prix fixe menu | 220.00 CNY · $32.01 |
| lobby cafe where soda | 45.00 CNY · $6.55 |
| Glass of wine | 58.00 CNY · $8.46 |
Frequently asked questions
- Is Shanghai expensive for travelers?
- Shanghai 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 Shanghai?
- See the "Food" row in the table for the typical meal price in Shanghai.
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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.