Chengdu Trip Cost Calculator 2026
🇨🇳 China · per person, flights excluded, mid-range stay · Updated September 2026
| Item | CNY | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (3 nights · mid-range hotel) | ¥ 1,329 | $187 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | ¥ 596 | $83.9 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | ¥ 214 | $30.1 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | ¥ 200 | $28.2 |
| Sights & tickets | ¥ 620 | $87.3 |
| SIM | ¥ 71 | $10 |
| Buffer (10%) | ¥ 303 | $42.7 |
| Total (per person) | ¥ 3,333 | $469 |
| Item | CNY | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (4 nights · mid-range hotel) | ¥ 1,772 | $250 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | ¥ 745 | $105 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | ¥ 267.5 | $37.7 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | ¥ 250 | $35.2 |
| Sights & tickets | ¥ 705 | $99.3 |
| SIM | ¥ 71 | $10 |
| Buffer (10%) | ¥ 381 | $53.7 |
| Total (per person) | ¥ 4,191 | $590 |
| Item | CNY | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (6 nights · mid-range hotel) | ¥ 2,657 | $374 |
| Food (2 local meals + restaurant dinner) | ¥ 1,043 | $147 |
| Cafés, snacks & a beer | ¥ 374.5 | $52.7 |
| Transport (2 taxi rides/day) | ¥ 350 | $49.3 |
| Sights & tickets | ¥ 875 | $123 |
| SIM | ¥ 71 | $10 |
| Buffer (10%) | ¥ 537.1 | $75.6 |
| Total (per person) | ¥ 5,908 | $832 |
| Item | CNY | USD |
|---|---|---|
| Stay (1-month studio rental) | ¥ 8,837 | $1,245 |
| Food (2 local meals/day + 3 dinners out/week) | ¥ 2,773 | $391 |
| Cafés & snacks | ¥ 975 | $137 |
| Transport (transit + 4 taxi rides/week) | ¥ 548.6 | $77.3 |
| SIM (30 days) | ¥ 213 | $30 |
| Laundry & living | ¥ 560 | $78.9 |
| Sights & activities | ¥ 1,070 | $151 |
| Buffer (10%) | ¥ 1,498 | $211 |
| Total (per person) | ¥ 16,475 | $2,320 |
Reference prices blend public data with traveler reports. Hostels, local eateries and transit can cut this by 30–40%.
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FAQ
How much does a 4-day trip to Chengdu cost?
About $469 per person with a mid-range hotel, flights excluded. Hostels and local eateries cut it by 30–40%.
What is a one-week budget for Chengdu?
About $832 per person — roughly $119 a day.
How much is a month in Chengdu?
About $2,320 including a short-term studio rental and living costs.
How do I track what I actually spend?
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