Beijing Trip Cost Calculator
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Estimated Budget
* Estimates are based on currently observed prices. Actual costs may vary depending on season and availability.
Daily Cost Breakdown
Real prices per day for different travel styles. All prices in USD.
| Accommodation | Budget | Mid-Range | Luxury | Miscellaneous |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🏨Accommodation | $40-$80 Hostel / Budget hotel | $100-$180 3-4 star hotel | $250-$550 5-star / Boutique | Wangfujing and Sanlitun are most expensive. Hutong areas offer better value. |
🍜Food | $30-$50 Street food + local restaurants | $50-$90 Mix of local and Western | $110-$220 Fine dining every meal | A bowl of noodles costs $2-3. Peking Duck dinner for two: $40-80. |
🚇Transport | $10-$20 Subway + buses | $20-$40 Subway + occasional taxi | $55-$110 Private car / Didi everywhere | Subway: $0.50-1 per ride. Taxi: $3-8 for most trips. Airport express: $4. |
🎫Attractions | $25-$45 Main sights only | $55-$90 Popular attractions + shows | $110-$170 All attractions + VIP tours | Forbidden City: $6. Great Wall: $8-12. Summer Palace: $4. Temple of Heaven: $3. |
💰Misc | $20-$35 SIM card + basics | $35-$60 Shopping + extras | $110-$220 Souvenirs + spa + nightlife | SIM card: $15-25. Massage: $20-40. Souvenirs: $10-50. |
Sample 5-Day Budgets
Realistic total costs for a 5-day Beijing trip
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Money-Saving Tips
Practical ways to cut costs without ruining your trip
Eat where locals eat
Save $15-20/dayAvoid tourist restaurants near attractions. Walk 2-3 blocks away for better food at half the price.
Use public transport
Save $20-30/dayThe subway costs $0.50-1 per ride. A taxi from the airport costs $15-25 vs $4 for the Airport Express.
Stay in hutongs
Save $10-30/nightHotels in Wangfujing and Sanlitun charge a premium. Stay in hutong guesthouses for authentic experiences at lower prices.
Book tickets online
Save $5-10 totalOnline tickets are often cheaper and skip the queue. Some attractions offer discounts for advance booking.
Get a transit card
Save $10-20The Yikatong transit card gives discounted subway fares and works on all buses. $5 deposit, refundable when you leave.
Drink local beer
Save $2-5A bottle of Yanjing (local) beer costs $0.50-1 at convenience stores vs $5-8 for imported beers at bars.
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