We talk about prices in China in 2021 - tickets, food, hotels, transport, clothing and entertainment. How much will the trip to the Celestial Empire cost? How to save money while traveling?
Exchange rate: 1 Chinese Yuan (CNY) ≈ 11 RUB.
Ticket prices
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A flight to Beijing and back for one costs from 19 thousand rubles from Moscow and from 21 thousand rubles - from St. Petersburg. Tickets to Shanghai are more expensive: from Moscow - from 27.5 thousand rubles, and from St. Petersburg - from 29 thousand rubles.
Food and grocery prices in China - 2021
Food in China is cheaper than in Europe. The average bill for a set meal in a cafe for two is 60-70 yuan, and in a restaurant - 200-250 yuan. The price includes soup, beef or chicken main course with garnish and dessert. McDonald's pays 70 yuan for a big store for two.
Food prices in China in 2021 in a cafe:
- Peking duck, 0.5 kg - 17 yuan;
- spicy fish soup - 25 yuan;
- fried chicken wings, 3 pcs. - 21 yuan;
- salad - 28-38 yuan;
- hamburger - 12 yuan;
- lasagna - 3 yuan;
- a portion of dumplings - 8 yuan;
- a cup of cappuccino - 15-20 yuan;
- a kettle with tea, 0.5 l - 10-15 yuan;
- dessert - 9-15 yuan;
- ice cream cone - 2 yuan.
As in all of Asia, the Chinese love street fast food. Inexpensive, freshly prepared food is also popular with tourists.
Fast food prices in China in 2021:
- a portion of rice - 1 yuan;
- fish balls, 6 pcs. - 6.5 yuan;
- rice noodle soup - 5 yuan;
- boiled corn - 2 yuan;
- rice cakes with fillings - 2.5 yuan;
- rice with additives - 7-10 yuan;
- meat kebabs - 1.5 yuan;
- spring rolls - 2-2.5 yuan.
The groceries in stores throughout China cost about the same. However, in Beijing, a grocery basket is slightly cheaper than in Shanghai. Since most of the country lies in the temperate zone, prices for fruits and vegetables depend on the season.
Food prices food in stores in China in 2021:
- white bread, 0.5 kg - 11-15 yuan;
- milk, 1 liter - 12-16 yuan;
- eggs, 12 pieces - 11-16 yuan;
- cheese, 1 kg - 85-125 yuan;
- fish, 1 kg - 15-25 yuan;
- shrimp, 1 kg - 15-60 yuan;
- minced meat, 1 kg - 20 yuan;
- biscuits, 100 g - 5-6 yuan;
- chocolate, 100 g - 20 yuan;
- fruit, 1 kg - 3-7 yuan;
- potatoes, 1 k - 3 yuan;
- tomatoes, 1 kg - 5 yuan;
- watermelon, 1 pc. - 2 yuan;
- juice, 1 liter - 14.5 yuan;
- water, 1.5 l - 2 yuan.
Alcohol prices in China in 2021:
- a bottle of Chinese beer, 0.5 l - 2-10 yuan;
- Qingdao beer - 5-7 yuan;
- can of imported beer, 0.33 l - 20-25 yuan;
- wine, 0.7 l - 90-100 yuan;
- vodka "Absolute", 0.7 l - 120 yuan.
Prices for hotels in China - 2021
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The cost of housing in China depends on the region, distance from the city center, public transport stops and attractions. In Beijing, hotel prices are slightly higher than in Shanghai. Quite good apartments and rooms in 3 * hotels in the center can be rented for $ 45-50.
Price for a standard double room in Beijing and Shanghai in 2021:
| Beijing | Shanghai | |
| Guesthouse | 30$ | 20$ |
| Hotel 1 * | 40$ | 25$ |
| Hotel 2 * | 45$ | 30$ |
| Hotel 3 * | 50$ | 35$ |
| Hotel 4 * | 60$ | 50$ |
| Hotel 5 * | 80$ | 80$ |
Transport prices in China
The cheapest form of public transport in China is by bus. Short trips up to 1.3 km cost 1 RMB. Traveling in air-conditioned buses - 2 RMB. Such vehicles are easily recognizable by the snowflake pattern located next to the number. The average price of a bus trip in Beijing and Shanghai is 2-3 yuan. The driver does not change money and does not give change to passengers. A monthly bus pass costs 200 RMB.
Travel by subway and by train-electric train - 2 RMB. In large cities in China, the prices for high-speed electric transport depend on the number of stops.
The minimum price for a taxi ride in China is 10 RMB. The fare for 1 km depends on the city and starts from 2.3 yuan. It will cost 13 yuan to get into the car in Beijing and 14 yuan in Shanghai. For an hour of waiting, Beijing taxi drivers ask for 50 yuan, and in Shanghai - 37 yuan. A taxi ride to Beijing Airport costs 50 RMB.
The price of gasoline in China in 2021 also depends on the city. In Beijing, 1 liter costs 7.04 yuan. In Shanghai, it is slightly more expensive - 7.16 yuan.
Clothing prices in China - 2021
Products that are made in China are sold all over the world, but most of them are in the Middle Kingdom itself. What is better to buy in China and is shopping profitable? There are branded items in every Chinese city, and they are inexpensive.
Clothing prices in China in 2021:
- cheap jeans - from 50 yuan;
- Levi's 501 jeans - from 450 yuan;
- summer dress Zara - 230 yuan;
- a pair of Nike sneakers - from 600 yuan;
- men's leather shoes - from 650 yuan.
When traveling around the country, it is advised to bring high-quality porcelain, jade products, pearls, silk clothes, Chinese tea and watches. Tourists willingly take electronics and household appliances of well-known world brands.
Prices in China for attractions and entertainment
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In the capital of China, tourists are happy to get acquainted with the history and traditions of the Middle Kingdom. Some buy excursions, while others travel around the city on their own. Prices for attractions and entertainment in Beijing:
- The entrance ticket to Beihai Park is 10 RMB.
- Temple in Beihai Park - 15 RMB.
- Yonghegon Lama Buddhist Temple - 15 RMB.
- Shaolin Temple Complex - 100 RMB.
- Wall of China - 45 yuan.
- Cable car - 60 RMB.
- Ticket to the Forbidden City of Gugong - 40 RMB.
- Ticket to enter the park next to the Temple of Heaven - 35 RMB.
- A single ticket for visiting the zoo, pandas and the aquarium is 130 yuan.
- A single ticket to the Summer Palace and Park is 60 yuan.
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The largest and richest city in China - Shanghai - attracts tourists with colorful sights, museums, parks and attractions. The thriving metropolis is so beautiful that it is called East Paris. Prices for entertainment and excursions in Shanghai:
- City tour - 300 RMB.
- Ocean Aquarium - 135 RMB.
- Yuan Garden - 40 RMB.
- Museum of Science and Technology - 45 RMB.
- Vintage Car Museum - 60 RMB.
- Oriental Pearl TV Tower - entrance to all levels 220 RMB.
- Shanghai Zoo - 140 yuan.
- Excursion to Zhujiajiao village - 670 yuan.
Many vacationers go for a massage. A 40-minute foot massage costs 30-40 yuan. A body massage will cost RMB 50-60.
How to save money in China
- Eat in establishments for the Chinese themselves. This way you will experience traditional Chinese food and pay less. The portions in China are large and filling. A dish in a cafe costs 7-15 yuan, and in restaurants 15-30 yuan. If you don't like spicy food, ask when ordering boo yao la - "I do not want spicy."
- In order not to spend extra money in cafes and restaurants, rent an apartment or an apartment with a kitchen and cook yourself.
- Prices in China are 20-30% lower in markets than in supermarkets. Bargain and sellers will willingly lower prices. Ask "how much does it cost" in Chinese - duo shao chien... Chinese people like buyers who speak their language. They become more accommodating, and bargaining is many times more effective.
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Useful Chinese Words for the Traveler:
- More expensive housing is located on large busy roads near the light metro lines. Look for inexpensive guesthouses and hotels in the neighborhoods where you get by buses.
- When booking accommodation, pay attention to the small text about the hotel or apartment. Usually there is information about additional taxes - 12-16%. The price of rooms with a kitchen may separately include the use of utensils. A fee of 15-30 RMB is charged once per stay.
- If you're staying in an expensive hotel, check out the free shuttle buses to nearby attractions. Their schedule is available at the reception.
- Clothing prices in China, like food, vary by region. In Shanghai, things are a little more expensive than in Beijing, so it is more profitable to shop in the capital of the country.
Food prices in China store
- Clothes and footwear, which are sold in supermarkets and malls for a lot of money, cost several times cheaper.
- It is easy to save on purchases during sales. They are on Chinese New Year, Mid-Autumn Festival and October 1, the country's founding day.
- At the airport, upon departure, any tourist can return the value added tax, which is 17% of the value of the purchases made. Tax Free it works well in China, but there are not many shops that competently draw up documents for refunds. A correctly completed Tax Free Check is easier to obtain in large shopping malls. Please be aware that tax refund locations or Refund point in Beijing and Shanghai are only open on weekdays.
