Public Transport & Car Costs in Beijing
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Beijing, China is $35. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in Beijing: price table | 8 items with median prices and high–low ranges. |
| Compare to similar cities | Cities with comparable cost tier and region. |
| Other categories in Beijing | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Beijing | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Beijing
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.74 | $0.44 – $0.88 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $35 | $26 – $44 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.91 | $1.91 – $2.21 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.34 | $0.34 – $0.44 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $7.35 | $4.41 – $12 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.17 | $1.03 – $1.34 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $19,101 | $17,645 – $22,056 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $16,952 | $14,704 – $18,380 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.74$0.44 – $0.88
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $35$26 – $44
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $1.91$1.91 – $2.21
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $0.34$0.34 – $0.44
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $7.35$4.41 – $12
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.17$1.03 – $1.34
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $19,101$17,645 – $22,056
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $16,952$14,704 – $18,380
Other categories in Beijing
Transportation in Beijing: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Beijing?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Beijing, China is around $35. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation prices in USD?
- Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
- How current is the transportation data for Beijing?
- Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
- What's not included on this page?
- This page focuses on transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the Beijing main cost-of-living page.