Are there any specific cities or regions in China where the expenses tend to be higher or lower than average?

Thanks for the deets! Let me give you a little summary of the costs of differen’t areas in China:

There are some high-consumption areas 🏙️:

• Big cities like Beijing, Shanghai, and Hangzhou will burn a hole in your wallet.
• Resort areas and popular tourist spots are also on the pricey side.

Medium consumption areas are more friendly on the bank balance:

• Cities like Nanjing and Suzhou are more mid-range when it comes to prices.
• Most capital cities of provinces fall into this category too.

And then there’s the low-consumption areas, which are easy on the eyes when it comes to costs:

• Head out west to places like Inner Mongolia or Gansu, and you’ll find cheaper prices.
• The absolute cheapest places are the rural areas and small towns 🏡.

Let’s get specific:

• In big cities, you’re lookin’ at $200+ per night for a hotel room; in the west, it’s more like $20-30.
• A meal out in a fancy restaurant in the big smoke could set you back $30-60 per person, while in smaller towns, it’s a more modest $5-10.
• Train fares are highest in the coastal areas and get cheaper the further west you go.
• Famous attraction spots like the Great Wall or the Forbidden City will cost you a pretty penny (around $10-30), while smaller attractions are more like a few bucks.

The general trend is that prices decrease as you go west or north 💰. But the gap’s closing fast as the economy moves forward. You gotta plan your budget accordingly, so you don’t get burned. Hit me up with any other Q’s you got about your potential trip!