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Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$250.00
$850.00
$40.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in mid-range hotels or serviced apartments |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$40.00
$80.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$2.00
|
Daily SIM card or pocket Wi-Fi rental |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$300.00
$10.00
|
Daily estimate for snacks and occasional groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$30.00
$70.00
$5.00
|
Daily use of public transport and occasional taxis |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$60.00
$400.00
$25.00
|
Daily meals at local and tourist restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$20.00
$100.00
$15.00
|
Daily average for attractions, entertainment, and tours |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$25.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for visa renewals and legal paperwork |
| Total |
$560.00
$2,040.00
$97.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Personal Budget Calculator
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Based on recommended budget for Fuzhou:
$560
(local)
$2,040
(nomad)
$2,910
(tourist/month)
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$320.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$1.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$1.20
Local brands are cheaper; imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Local eateries offer affordable meals; tourist areas may be pricier.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$3.50
International chains and local fast food prices are similar.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.40
Rates may increase slightly during peak hours.
per km