Town in Shanxi, China
Cost of living in Pingyao
How much a month costs in Pingyao
For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $745–1,270 (¥5,000–8,500).
Prices in Pingyao
Typical 2026 ranges in CNY, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.
| Item | CNY | US$ |
|---|---|---|
| Housing | ||
| Hostel dorm bed (night) | ¥40–90 | $6.0–13.4 |
| Mid-range hotel room (night) | ¥250–600 | $37–89 |
| Food and drink | ||
| Local meal or street food | ¥12–25 | $1.8–3.7 |
| Mid-range restaurant, per person | ¥50–110 | $7.4–16.4 |
| Cappuccino | ¥20–35 | $3.0–5.2 |
| Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar | ¥12–30 | $1.8–4.5 |
| Work and life | ||
| Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month) | ¥30–100 | $4.5–14.9 |
Value for money: 86/100
A value score of 86/100 means Pingyao gives more quality of life per dollar than 85% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 61/100. It's the 4th most affordable of 30 places we cover in China.
| Quality factor | Score |
|---|---|
| Safety | |
| Air quality | |
| Internet | |
| Healthcare | |
| Weather | |
| Friendly locals | |
| English |
Cost of living across China
One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.
| Place | Comfortable month | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Guilin | $670–1,040 | 93/100 |
| Yangshuo | $670–1,040 | 93/100 |
| Lijiang | $745–1,190 | 91/100 |
| Pingyao | $745–1,270 | 86/100 |
| Kashgar | $745–1,270 | 68/100 |
| Zhangjiajie | $819–1,270 | 82/100 |
| Harbin | $819–1,270 | 82/100 |
| Dali | $819–1,340 | 87/100 |
| Shangri-La | $819–1,340 | 85/100 |
| Dunhuang | $819–1,340 | 80/100 |
| Changsha | $894–1,490 | 74/100 |
| Xi'an | $968–1,490 | 71/100 |
| Chongqing | $968–1,490 | 76/100 |
| Huangshan | $968–1,490 | 77/100 |
| Kunming | $968–1,640 | 79/100 |
| Chengdu | $1,040–1,640 | 73/100 |
| Suzhou | $1,040–1,640 | 68/100 |
| Jiuzhaigou | $1,040–1,640 | 69/100 |
| Wuhan | $1,040–1,640 | 66/100 |
| Sanya | $1,040–1,790 | 73/100 |
| Qingdao | $1,120–1,790 | 65/100 |
| Tianjin | $1,120–1,790 | 62/100 |
| Xiamen | $1,190–2,090 | 62/100 |
| Nanjing | $1,190–2,090 | 55/100 |
| Guangzhou | $1,270–2,090 | 60/100 |
| Hangzhou | $1,270–2,090 | 54/100 |
| Shenzhen | $1,490–2,380 | 50/100 |
| Lhasa | $1,490–2,380 | 38/100 |
| Beijing | $1,640–2,680 | 34/100 |
| Shanghai | $1,940–3,280 | 22/100 |
Quick answers
How much money do you need per month in Pingyao?
About $417–596 on a lean budget, $745–1,270 for a comfortable month and $1,640–3,280 for a luxury one, rent included.
How much does food cost in Pingyao?
A local meal is ¥12–25 ($1.8–3.7); a mid-range restaurant is ¥50–110 ($7.4–16.4) per person.
Is China expensive?
Prices in China are about 47% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).
More about Pingyao
Going to Pingyao solo?
SoloSquare is where travelers, nomads and locals in Pingyao meet up for small plans: coffee, dinners, walks and day trips. Join one, or start your own in a minute.
Sources
- ExchangeRate-API open rates
- World Bank: PPP conversion factor
- China Railway 12306
- National Immigration Administration
Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.