Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$180.00
$650.00
$35.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$25.00
$60.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$15.00
$40.00
$3.00
|
Prepaid SIM and Wi-Fi access |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$120.00
$350.00
$10.00
|
Mostly eating out, minimal groceries |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$20.00
$60.00
$5.00
|
Local taxis and occasional bike rentals |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$40.00
$400.00
$20.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$15.00
$120.00
$12.00
|
Tours, entertainment, and cultural activities |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$10.00
$150.00
$5.00
|
Travel insurance for tourists |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$50.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly visa fees averaged |
| Total |
$425.00
$1,880.00
$90.00
|
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.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$280.00
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 beers are affordable; imported beers cost more.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$2.50
Street food and local eateries offer lower prices.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$4.00
International chains are pricier than local fast food.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$0.40
Rates may vary slightly by time of day.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$15.00
Limited public transport options in Yangshuo.
per month