Ticket prices and class differences on China's high-speed network, as shown on camera. It draws on 48 videos and 95 individual figures, covering Beihai, Beijing, Changsha, Chengdu, Chenzhou, China.
At a glance
| local bus flat fare | about $0.15 | Weifang |
|---|---|---|
| subway ride for two adults | 60 cents | Shenzhen |
| electric scooter rental per hour | about $1 for one hour ride | China |
| ebike charge | less than 1 RMB | China |
Transport
Data sources
Every figure on this page was stated in one of the following videos. Follow a link to hear it in context.
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- Exploring Ciqikou Ancient Town in Chongqing: Tea, Snacks, and River Port
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- Shenzhen Tech Tour: Robot Taxis and Drone Delivery
- Riding Second Class on a China High-Speed Train to Guizhou
- Inside a Modern Chinese Village: Daily Life in Rural China 2026
- A Weekend in Old Guangzhou and Foshan: Real Life and Costs
- A Single Woman's Daily Life in Shenzhen, China
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