To go to China , the amount of money you need depends on your trip length, city, and style of travel. A rough budget is:

  • Budget trip: about US$40–80 per day
  • Mid-range trip: about US$100–200 per day
  • Comfortable/high-end trip: US$250+ per day

What affects the cost

  • Flight: often the biggest expense, especially from far away.
  • Hotel: big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Shenzhen usually cost more.
  • Food: local meals can be cheap, but imported or tourist-area food costs more.
  • Transport: metros and buses are usually affordable.
  • Visa and extras: you may also need to budget for a visa, travel insurance, SIM/eSIM, and attraction tickets.

Simple example

For a 7-day mid-range trip , a common rough total is:

  • Flight: US$600–1,500
  • Hotel: US$350–900
  • Food and transport: US$200–500
  • Attractions/miscellaneous: US$100–300

That puts a 1-week trip around US$1,250–3,200 total, not counting shopping. If you want, I can also give you a China trip budget by city or a cheap vs luxury cost breakdown.