Everyday prices
Typical prices in Chinese yuan (CNY), averaged across the country by Numbeo and read on 12 August 2026. Tick Convert prices above the table to see every amount in your own currency.
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Inexpensive restaurant meal | 20 CNY |
| Dinner for two, mid-range, three courses | 150 CNY |
| Cappuccino | 20 CNY |
| Local draught beer, 0.5 l | 7.00 CNY |
| Bottled water, 0.33 l | 1.94 CNY |
| Public transport, one-way ticket | 2.00 CNY |
| Taxi, starting fare | 10 CNY |
| Petrol, 1 litre | 8.35 CNY |
| Cigarettes, pack of 20 (Marlboro) | 25 CNY |
| Average net monthly salary | 7,210 CNY |
These are country-wide averages, not a price list: tourist districts, airports and islands sit well above them, and small towns below. The salary line is there for proportion - it is what people living here actually earn.
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