A single subway ride in a major Chinese city starts around 2-3 yuan (about $0.30-$0.50). In New York, the base fare is $2.90 (MTA, 2025). And many newer metro stations in China are built like airport concourses — wide, bright, spotless. Sources: city metro fare schedules (Beijing/Shanghai/Guangzhou, 2024-2025); mta.info. #China #CostOfLiving #Travel #Subway #Metro #NYC
