Shanghai Travel Cost Summary [3-day/2-night travel

Hi, this is Ron!
I have compiled the details of the cost of my actual 3-day/2-night travel to Shanghai, China.
How much does an airline ticket cost? Is the cost of food and hotel expensive compared to Japan? I will share as much realistic information as possible for those who are wondering “How much is the airfare?

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👇The entire trip and cost details can be found in the [Shanghai Trip Summary Article]

Total cost: approx. 125,000 yen
Summary
1. Please take a look at the summary article as well!

Total cost: approx. 125,000 yen

Category	Cost per person
Flights	¥36,000
Acommodation	¥27,000
SIM	¥1,500
Subway	¥1,500
Foods & Drinks	¥15,000
Experience	¥16,000
Sourvenirs	¥18,000

Transportation

Flights (around): 36,000円
Subway：1,500円

This time I flew with Jetstar, which is an LCC so no meals or drinks on board. That makes it a fairly inexpensive way to fly!
However, the seats are a little smaller than other LCCs and the seats are thinner. The disadvantage was that it was easy to feel the legs of the person behind me.

Getting around in Shanghai is mostly by subway.

It is very economical, with each ride costing from about 100 yen!
You can make a “Shanghai Public Transportation Card” to use the subway smoothly (can be issued at ticket vending machines at stations).

👉 [Click here to book with Jetstar]
👉 [Click here for Jetstar boarding review][Coming Soon].

Acommodation

We stayed at two different places.

Da Zhong Pudong Airport Hotel
8 Art Hotel On The Bund
Total: 9,000 yen (per night)

Reservations were made via Agoda.

Da Zhong Pudong Airport Hotel
→ Directly connected to the airport. Even if you arrive by late night flight, you can check in directly. The price is reasonable and the cost is excellent.
👉 [Agoda – Da Zhong Pudong Airport Hotel Booking]
👉 [Da Zhong Pudong Airport Hotel Accommodation Review][Coming Soon].
8 Art Hotel On The Bund
→ Conveniently located hotel on Nanjing East Road. Within walking distance to the Bund and Yu Garden. The rooms are clean, comfortable, and inexpensive.
👉 [Agoda – 8 Art Hotel On The Bund Booking]
👉 [8 Art Hotel On The Bund宿泊レビュー] [Coming Soon]

Foods & Drinks

Breakfast: 2,200 yen
Lunch: 900 yen
Dinner: 5,000 yen
Other (café, etc.): 7,000 yen

Total: approx. 15,000 yen

Gourmet experiences are one of the best parts of a trip to Shanghai!

Enjoy authentic xiaolongbao at Nanxiang. The thin skin and juicy meat is very impressive.
For dinner, we went to the popular hot pot chain “Haizihao Yao Yai”. The service was thorough and entertaining.
At the Wugui Cafe, I was surprised to see a real alpaca in the restaurant! They were so friendly and cute that I was healed.

👉[Click here for Shanghai Gourmet Guide][Coming Soon].

Experience

Shanghai Disneyland: JPY 10,000
Others (sightseeing, entrance fees, etc.): JPY 6,000

Tickets were purchased in advance through Klook.
They are a little pricey, but with a coupon, the cost of meals in the park was reduced!

Shanghai Disney is larger than Japan, and with the new Zootopia area and the newest attraction, Tron, we were very satisfied.
Don’t miss the cinematic realism of Pirates of the Caribbean.

👉[klook – Shanghai Disney ticket booking]
👉[Read our Shanghai Disney review here][Coming Soon].

Sourvenirs

Shanghai Disney: ¥15,000
Others (supermarkets and sundries): ¥3,000

At Disney, I bought a catsuit (approx. ¥3,000). It still makes me feel good!
Also got some cute sundries at Tianzifang. At the supermarkets Shanghai First Food Store and ole, we bought local snacks and beverages as souvenirs.

A classic Shanghai souvenir is the Great White Rabbit Candy, with its blue rabbit package. It is recommended for its milky, gentle sweetness.

👉[Click here for Shanghai Shopping Guide][Coming Soon].

Others

China Unicom SIM card: ¥1,500.

Available for 8 days, 7 GB and data only. Easily available at airports and online. It is the most cost-effective and has no communication problems.

Total Cost

3 days/2 nights Total cost: approx. 125,000 yen

As a breakdown, the cost of souvenirs at Disney was more than expected.
However, airline tickets are even cheaper if you aim for sale times, and it is possible to spend around ¥100,000.

Summary

Shanghai is a very cashless city, and I basically paid with Alipay or WeChat Pay, with zero use of cash.

The food, sightseeing and shopping were all excellent, and the trip was more than worth the money.
Shanghai is a city where you can enjoy both futuristic cityscapes and historical sightseeing spots. Please visit Shanghai!

You can enjoy a smooth trip to Shanghai by preparing apps, tickets and eSIMs in advance. Shanghai is a cashless society, and prices are lower than in Japan, making it a cosmopolitan city. It is a city where you can enjoy sightseeing even in a short period of time, making it a highly recommended destination for your next overseas trip.

Please take a look at the summary article as well!

＞＞[Shanghai Trip Summary Article]

The atmosphere of this trip and what I felt on the ground is left in a video on
YouTube.
Rather than a record, I would be happy if it could be a trigger for someone else’s journey.
▶︎ YouTube ‘UYUTABI’ channel here