Travel budget and cost of living in Chengdu (China) how much does a trip cost?

Chengdu travel budget

Chengdu: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to Chengdu

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Chengdu for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in Chengdu compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Chengdu in 2025 is 52% less than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Chengdu in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Chengdu by expense type

Restaurant budget in Chengdu

Lunch

$ 2.9/person
($ 2.2 to $ 7.1)

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85% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

3 course dinner

$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 22)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 5/person
($ 4.5 to $ 7.1)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 1.1 for 500ml
($ 0.8 to $ 1.6)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.1

Imported beer

$ 1.8 for 330ml
($ 1.2 to $ 2.9)

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49% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Cappuccino

$ 3.1/cup
($ 2.1 to $ 4.8)

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40% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Fizzy drink

$ 0.4/can
($ 0.4 to $ 0.8)

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81% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.6

Water bottle

$ 0.3/bottle
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)

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84% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in Chengdu

1-star hotel

$ 87/night
($ 83 to $ 89)

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47% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 165

2-star hotel

$ 71/night
($ 17 to $ 367)

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54% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 155

3-star hotel

$ 96/night
($ 20 to $ 485)

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58% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 230

4-star hotel

$ 115/night
($ 44 to $ 357)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 320

5-star hotel

$ 186/night
($ 46 to $ 473)

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63% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 505

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 33/month
($ 18 to $ 109)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 166

Room with kitchen

$ 91/month
($ 18 to $ 231)

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62% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 245

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 138/month
($ 56 to $ 485)

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33% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208

Cottage or guest house

$ 78/month
($ 44 to $ 178)

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66% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 233

Family room

$ 176/month
($ 23 to $ 1356)

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13% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 204

Supermarket food budget in Chengdu

Milk

$ 1.8/litre
($ 1.4 to $ 2.6)

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69% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 1.4/500g
($ 0.8 to $ 2.2)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 1/kg
($ 0.5 to $ 1.4)

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80% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 1.7/12 eggs
($ 1.1 to $ 3.5)

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52% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 3.6/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 8)

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70% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 1.9/kg
($ 0.8 to $ 2.6)

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64% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 1.1/kg
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)

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77% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 0.8/kg
($ 0.3 to $ 0.9)

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76% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 0.6
($ 0.3 to $ 0.8)

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72% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Chengdu

Bus ticket

$ 0.4/ticket
($ 0.3 to $ 0.5)

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82% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 0.3/km
($ 0.2 to $ 0.3)

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83% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 1.2/litre
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 1.3
($ 1.2 to $ 1.4)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Car hire

$ 30/24hrs
($ 17 to $ 139)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 73

Leisure activity budget in Chengdu

Cinema

$ 5.7/ticket
($ 5 to $ 8.7)

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59% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15

Tennis

$ 10/hr
($ 8.7 to $ 15)

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53% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chengdu

Cigarettes

$ 3.5/pack
($ 2.9 to $ 3.8)

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65% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 45
($ 26 to $ 87)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54

Summer dress

$ 46
($ 15 to $ 73)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → Chengdu

$ 818
(fair price: $ 558)

London → Chengdu

$ 867
(fair price: $ 647)

Melbourne → Chengdu

$ 845
(fair price: $ 573)

Los Angeles → Chengdu

$ 1173
(fair price: $ 794)

Manchester → Chengdu

$ 1030
(fair price: $ 685)

New York City → Chengdu

$ 1244
(fair price: $ 899)

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