A tourist who comes to China for the first time will be delighted. Without exaggeration, this is an interesting country - skyscrapers and miniature houses, an insane amount of population, amazing sights, delicious food, chic shopping and incredible exotic culture. What is the cost of living in China for people who want to get to know this ancient country?
On the territory of China, there is only one national currency - the yuan, but in Hong Kong there are Hong Kong dollars, and in Macau - Pataca.
Hotels
Ningbo
The cost of housing in the country depends on the region. In major tourist cities, it is much higher than in other areas. In China, the traditional international hotel classification applies only to foreign hotel chains, while local hotels differ in other ways. There are 3 categories of hotels: budget, medium and expensive.
Quite comfortable hostels are often found among cheap hotels. In them, the price, depending on the number of beds in the room, varies in terms of US dollars from $ 5 to $ 10 per night per person. A mid-class hotel will ask for from $ 20-30 to $ 120 per night. As for expensive hotels, room rates here start at $ 100. A luxurious "suite" can be rented for a thousand. Many hotels charge about 10% for service, but this does not apply to hostels and cheap hotels. There is also an opportunity in China to spend the night in a monastery or with local residents, but this must be agreed in advance.
Nutrition
It all depends on preferences and possibilities, but on average, food in China will cost $ 30-50 per day. $ 10-15 will cost lunch for two in an ordinary restaurant. If you have plans to visit an expensive restaurant and try haute Chinese cuisine, then this amount can be safely multiplied by 10. You can have a tasty and budgetary snack with Chinese fast food - its price is about $ 1-2. Inexpensive fruits in China, you can safely buy them in shops or from street carts.
Transport
Transport in China is also surprising, with state-of-the-art trains and buses as well as ancient crumbling models. Prices are reasonable - from $ 10 to $ 100, depending on the duration of the trip and the class of vehicle. Metro and city buses cost just a penny, taxis from $ 1. You can ride a boat for $ 45, and a funicular - $ 10. You can rent a car only with a driver, it will cost $ 80-100. Many people rent bicycles. You will need to pay $ 5-10 per day.
