China’s unit of currency is the Renminbi (CNY), or yuan. Prices here are approximate and shown in US dollars for ease of comparison:
- Subway ride = 0.50 USD
- Can of soft drink = 0.50-0.75 USD
- Bottle of beer = 1-1.50 USD
- Basic lunch = 2.10 USD
- Basic rice or noodle dinner = 3.50 USD
- Three-course dinner = 12 USD