China Currency Converter (RMB / CNY)
Live exchange rates and offline quick-reference price ladders for dining, shopping, and transportation.
Currency Calculator
Offline Snapshot (2026)Snapshot baseline exchange rates • Editable for offline precision
1 CNY ≈ 0.138 USD
🇨🇳 Chinese Yuan (CNY / RMB)¥
🇺🇸 US Dollar (USD)$
Quick Reference Price Ladder
Convenient cheat sheet for street shopping & dining
¥ 5$ 0.69
¥ 10$ 1.38
¥ 20$ 2.76
¥ 50$ 6.90
¥ 100$ 13.80
¥ 200$ 27.60
¥ 500$ 69.00
¥ 1000$ 138.00
¥ 2000$ 276.00
What Things Actually Cost in China
Real 2026 street prices across major Chinese cities
Bottle of Mineral Water (Nongfu Spring)
Available at convenience stores (FamilyMart, 7-Eleven, Lawson) and kiosks
¥2 - ¥3
Subway Ride (Single Journey)
Distance-based across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, Shenzhen
¥3 - ¥7
Steamed Buns (Baozi) Breakfast Set
2-3 hot buns with warm soy milk from a neighborhood shop
¥8 - ¥15
Bowl of Lanzhou Hand-Pulled Beef Noodles
Freshly made noodles with hot broth, sliced beef, and cilantro
¥15 - ¥25
Didi Taxi Ride (Short-Medium Distance, 5km)
Standard express car ride across downtown areas
¥18 - ¥30
Specialty Milk Tea (Heytea / Chagee)
Freshly brewed tea with fresh milk and fruit toppings
¥16 - ¥22
Authentic Hotpot / Peking Duck Dinner (per person)
Full sit-down meal at reputable local dining spots
¥90 - ¥160
High-Speed Rail Ticket (Beijing -> Shanghai)
Second Class seat covering 1,318 km in 4.5 hours at 350 km/h
¥550 - ¥660