Cost of Living 2026

Street Food Price in China (2026)

Street Food costs about $2.97 per one meal ($2.97 / Rp52452.03 IDR) in China in 2026, about 70% below the Rp172871.33 IDR world average. It is the #75 most expensive of 88 countries tracked by imhere (cheapest: Bangladesh, priciest: Switzerland). Data updated 8 Aug 2026.

China vs the world

CountryPriceNotes
China$2.97 per one meal$2.97 / Rp52452.03 IDR
World averageRp172871.33 IDR
World medianRp141814.74 IDR
Cheapest: BangladeshRp28610.20 IDRrank #88 of 88
Most expensive: SwitzerlandRp546066.21 IDRrank #1 of 88

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a street food meal in China?
A street food meal costs about $2.97 per one meal (Rp52452.03 IDR) in China in 2026.
Is a street food meal expensive in China?
It is the #75 most expensive of the 88 countries tracked by imhere, about 70% below the Rp172871.33 IDR world average.
How much is that in US dollars?
A street food meal in China is about $2.97 per one meal / Rp52452.03 IDR.
Which country has the cheapest street food?
The cheapest in this comparison is Bangladesh at about Rp28610.20 IDR.
Which country has the most expensive street food?
The most expensive is Switzerland at about Rp546066.21 IDR.
How does the cost of living in China compare?
The world average for a street food meal is about Rp172871.33 IDR and the median is Rp141814.74 IDR - a quick way to judge local living costs before you travel.
How do I find my hotel in China old-town alleys?
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