How much money do I need per day in Chengdu?

Chengdu is very affordable compared to Western cities. Here's a breakdown:

Budget Traveler ($30-50 USD/day)
- Accommodation: Budget hotel or hostel $10-20
- Food: Street food and local restaurants $10-15
- Transport: Metro/buses $1-3
- Attractions: Most attractions $5-10
- Total: About $30-50 per day

Mid-Range Traveler ($50-100 USD/day)
- Accommodation: 3-4 star hotel $30-50
- Food: Mix of local restaurants and nicer places $15-25
- Transport: Mix of metro and taxis $5-10
- Attractions: All main attractions $10-15
- Total: About $50-100 per day

Luxury Traveler ($100+ USD/day)
- Accommodation: 5-star hotel $80-150+
- Food: Nice restaurants for every meal $25-50
- Transport: Taxi/DiDi everywhere $10-20
- Attractions & tours: Day trips and guided tours $20-50
- Total: $100-200+ per day

Price Examples:
- Street food snack: $1-3
- Local restaurant meal: $3-8 per person
- Hotpot dinner: $10-20 per person
- Metro ride: $0.30-1.00
- Panda Base ticket: ~$8

Chengdu offers excellent value for money. Even on a budget you can eat very well and see all the main attractions. Luxury is still much cheaper than in Western countries.