How much does it cost to travel to Tianjin? (2026)
Budget, mid-range and luxury daily estimates for Tianjin, in USD and CNY.
Daily and weekly costs
| Tier | Per day (USD) | Per day (CNY) | 7 days (USD) | 7 days (CNY) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BudgetHostel bed, cheap meals, public transport | $55 | CN¥400 | $385 | CN¥2,800 |
| Mid-rangeThree-star hotel, restaurants, some taxis | $125 | CN¥900 | $875 | CN¥6,300 |
| LuxuryFour- or five-star hotel, dining out | $265 | CN¥1,900 | $1,855 | CN¥13,000 |
Every amount in this table is an estimateestimate, derived from the World Bank price level for China rather than quoted by any seller.
How this is calculated
A US baseline of 90, 210 and 450 USD a day for the three tiers is multiplied by the price level of China (0.472567178053175, World Bank 2025) and by a city-size factor of 1.25, then rounded to the nearest 5 dollars. Local amounts use the World Bank exchange rate of 7.18984737402171 CNY to the dollar, rounded to two significant digits.
These are modeled estimates, not quoted prices. Read the full formula on the methodology page.
Sample prices in Tianjin
Typical prices, every one an estimateestimate rather than a quoted price.
Budget hotel room (per night)
Estimate for a simple guesthouse or budget hotel room.
$30
Mid-range hotel room (per night)
Estimate for a comfortable hotel room in a central area.
$75
Street food meal
Estimate for a quick meal from a street vendor or food stall.
$4
Restaurant dinner for one
Estimate for a sit-down meal at a casual restaurant.
$18
Local transit fare
Estimate for a single ride on the city's bus or metro system.
$1
Coffee at a café
Estimate for a cup of coffee at a casual café.
$3
Museum or attraction entry
Estimate for admission to a typical museum or historic site.
$10
Local SIM card with data
Estimate for a prepaid SIM card with a basic data allowance.
$8
Where the money goes
Daily costs in Tianjin span from about $55 for budget travel to $125 for mid-range trips and $265 for luxury stays, with the difference driven mainly by lodging quality, dining choices, and whether transport is by public bus or metro versus private car. Over a full week, these tiers add up to roughly $385, $875, and $1,855, covering everything from basic guesthouses to full-service hotels.
The cheapest and quietest time to visit is during the off-season months of January, November, and December, when demand from tourists drops and prices for lodging and transport tend to soften. All figures here are estimates meant to guide planning rather than exact quotes, and actual prices will vary depending on specific choices and the time of year.
Cheapest months by climate demand: Jan, Nov and Dec.
Keep reading
More on Tianjin
Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- World Bank price level and exchange rate — CC BY 4.0, data year 2025
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.