Travel budget and cost of living in Chongqing (China) how much does a trip cost?
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Chongqing travel budget
Chongqing: calculate your travel budget
Sample budgets for a trip to Chongqing
These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Chongqing for 2 people.
Low budget
(backpacker)
Daily budget:
- /
- $ 4.7 per person
- $ 1.3 per person
- Free activities
Total budget:
$ 169* (1204 Ұ)
Average budget
(traveller)
Daily budget:
- /
- $ 12 per person
- $ 3.4 per person
- $ 4.9 per person
Total budget:
$ 560* (3976 Ұ)
High budget
(tourist)
Daily budget:
- NC
- $ 15 per person
- $ 6.4 per person
- $ 9.8 per person
Total budget:
$ 856* (6076 Ұ)
* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).
Cost of living in Chongqing compared to United States in 2024
On average, the cost of living in Chongqing in 2024 is 57% 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 Chongqing in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):
Explore each type of expense in detail:
Local prices in Chongqing by expense type
Restaurant budget in Chongqing
![Lunch](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.2 to $ 7)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![3 course dinner](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/restaurant-menu.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 7 to $ 29)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![McDonald's meal](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/mcdo.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.9 to $ 5.7)
48% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Local beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-locale.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.7 to $ 1.9)
83% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Imported beer](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/biere-import.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)
41% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Cappuccino](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cappuccino.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 4.2)
46% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Fizzy drink](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/soda.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.7)
82% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.3)
85% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Supermarket food budget in Chongqing
![Milk](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/lait.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.4 to $ 2.8)
75% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Bread](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pain.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 1.7)
66% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Rice](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/riz.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 1.4)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Eggs](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/oeufs.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 2.8)
50% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Chicken](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/poulet.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.9 to $ 4.2)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Apples](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pommes.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.9 to $ 2)
74% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tomatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tomates.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.6 to $ 1.4)
77% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Potatoes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/pdt.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 1.1)
76% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Water bottle](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/bouteille-eau.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.4 to $ 0.9)
73% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Public and private transport budget in Chongqing
![Bus ticket](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/ticket-bus.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.7)
88% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (per km)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 0.3 to $ 0.4)
79% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Petrol](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/essence.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.2)
26% more than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Taxi (initial pick-up charge)](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/taxi_priseencharge.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 1.1 to $ 1.4)
60% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Car hire](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/voiture-location.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 17 to $ 142)
53% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Leisure activity budget in Chongqing
![Cinema](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cinema.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 4.2 to $ 7)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Tennis](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/tennis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 5.7 to $ 7)
68% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Chongqing
![Cigarettes](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/cigarette.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 2.8 to $ 7)
64% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Levi's jeans](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/levis.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 11 to $ 71)
36% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
![Summer dress](https://www.whereandwhen.net/thumb.php?src=/site/images/budget/robe.jpg&w=80&h=80)
($ 14 to $ 43)
35% less than in the United States (USA)
![United States United States](/site/images/flags/etats-unis.gif)
Plane ticket budget
![Melbourne → Beijing](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-pekin.jpg)
(fair price: $ 636)
![London → Beijing](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-pekin.jpg)
(fair price: $ 802)
![Los Angeles → Beijing](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-pekin.jpg)
(fair price: $ 969)
![Sydney → Beijing](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-pekin.jpg)
(fair price: $ 680)
![New York City → Beijing](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-pekin.jpg)
(fair price: $ 1211)
![Manchester → Beijing](https://www.whereandwhen.net/images/illustration/thumb/80/80/oualler/-pekin.jpg)
(fair price: $ 680)
About this information on the cost of living in Chongqing
The information about the cost of living in Chongqing shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.
The information about the cost of living in Chongqing was updated on 05-09-2024.
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