Public Transport & Car Costs in Qingdao
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Qingdao, China is $18. 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 Qingdao: 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 Qingdao | Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more. |
| Transportation FAQs for Qingdao | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in Qingdao
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $0.29 | $0.29 – $0.44 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $18 | $18 – $29 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $1.47 | $1.32 – $1.76 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $0.42 | $0.35 – $1.03 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $8.82 | $8.82 – $8.82 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $1.16 | $1.03 – $1.34 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $19,101 | $19,101 – $19,101 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $16,263 | $16,175 – $17,174 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $0.29$0.29 – $0.44
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $18$18 – $29
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $1.47$1.32 – $1.76
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $0.42$0.35 – $1.03
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $8.82$8.82 – $8.82
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $1.16$1.03 – $1.34
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $19,101$19,101 – $19,101
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $16,263$16,175 – $17,174
Other categories in Qingdao
Transportation in Qingdao: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in Qingdao?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in Qingdao, China is around $18. 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 Qingdao?
- 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 Qingdao main cost-of-living page.