Traveling for $20 A Day: Shanghai, China - Ep 1
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- We traveled to Shanghai, China and visited People's Square, ate delicious Chinese street food all day and booked a room in a hostel - all for less than 20 dollars (130 RMB)!
This is the FIRST EPISODE of the Traveling for 20 Dollars a Day series. We now have visited citied all over Asia - including Bangkok, Beijing, Taipei, Phnom Penh, Saigon, and so many more! Check out my channel to follow the adventure.
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Cost to travel Shanghai for the day:
Meals:
For breakfast, I bought two baozi buns for 3 RMB (1.5 RMB apiece). After that, I bought pineapple on a stick from a roadside vendor for 5 RMB.
For lunch, I ate at Yang’s Fried Dumplings, a famous chain that serves up amazing Sheng Jian Bao. That meal cost me 8 RMB.
For dinner, I ate YangZhou fried rice (18 RMB) and had a beer (12 RMB), which totaled out to 30 RMB.
Transportation:
As far as transportation goes, the underground public transit system (the Metro) is connected to virtually every part of the city and you can travel from one end of the city to another for less than a dollar. Throughout the day, I only spent 6 RMB ($1) on transportation!
Accommodation:
A standard dorm room bed at the Shanghai City Central Youth Hostel cost me 70 RMB.
Total cost today:
123 RMB ($19)
About Me:
My name is Kevin Cook. I'm originally from Dallas, TX, but I've been living and traveling in Asia since 2013.
After graduating from university in 2011 and working a few unfulfilling jobs, I saved enough money to move to Asia and work as a teacher for a few years. That opportunity allowed me to travel around and experience new foods and cultures, and ignited a passion for blogging and making videos.
Now I travel full-time and make videos with the goal that I can encourage YOU to pursue your own dream of overseas traveling and living.
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AWESOME!! I can't wait to see this series, and this video was amazingly shot and fun, nice work. Come to Chengdu and let's shoot a vid together
+The Food Ranger Thanks man! I'm definitely down to do a collaboration next month when I visit Chengdu
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82%美國人討厭中國 認為他會取代美國 成為世界首強
82% of Americans hate China and think it will replace the United States as the world's No. 1
Hey Mr Cook.. I'm the Chinese guy who's been translating your videos in China, just wanna say hi and wish you experience all the best that China has to offer.
+kirk_ninja Thanks for your support. Do you plan to translate this video?
Of course, Your cat cafe video managed to get 61k views on bilibili alone, which means every single one of your videos gets translated as a priority.
+kirk_ninja 柚子木的人?
+kirk_ninja What is the best way to reach you?
+kirk_ninja 翻译幸苦了!观光团前来报道
Try 20 dollars in Australia, you should assume eating and sleeping with kangaroos.
What's wrong with sleeping with kangaroos?
I am kidding mate. Australia has the highest CPI in at least the southern hemisphere.
viewsPref That's true. I am currently studying in Australia and the expenditure is huge even in relatively small city such as Brisbane.
viewsPref boi buy a 12$ sleeping bag at kmart which works suprisingly well and eat mcdonalds. when the day is over camp next to the mall
I live in Shanghai for more than 2 years, my twin brother has lived here for 16 years ... it is a great city .. you could have gone to Cental Park for the day for 5 rmb and still have 2 rmb left ... GREAT VIDEO
+Terry Bird Thanks, Terry! Stay classy sir
Nice video man, great series idea. I'll have to keep this budget in mind next time I train out to SH. Nicely shot too!
Great video, Kevin, and what an awesome series idea. Budget traveling tips that we can actually witness are so helpful and interesting.
I'd love to see a South Korean edition! :)
+Katie Moody Thanks for the kind words, Katie! I'll keep South Korea on the list
Nicely done, very informative! I enjoy all your videos! Keep traveling with your camera and sharing with us!
Can't wait to see what else is in your future. Nice video, Kevin!
+LynnieSan1 Thanks, MOM!!!!
"18 Yuan is too expensive for fried rice, even for Shanghai!" - my Chinese gf.
+Lennon Richardson Yes I know haha. Next video is gonna impress your gf, I promise!
I need to learn some mandarin, but I am definitely going to travel to china sometime soon - I want to see shanghai, but I also want to head to guilin and if possible see the avatar mountains if I have time
These videos are great keep'em coming! It's like Clark Kent giving a tour to Shanghai! You devoured that breakfast baozi so quickly lol.
+Joyful Jade Superman needs his calories. Thanks for watching!
Thanks for the tips brotha! Heading there tomorrow!
Maybe I focus on the wrong point. But this guy is so handsome!😍
I thought I was the only one 😂
Do the Chinese like english people too? I would love to go to shanghai! :)
+ClashixTV Welcome to shanghai!
杨辉 haha thankyou! ^-^
Thinking the same thing lol
I'm planning to come to Beijing soon I'm so excited
Great video! And those dumplings....mmm
Loving this series so far...please keep it up.
Thank you!
Damn that hostel was nice! I might have to go there.
Come to Barcelona, i want to see how you spend 20 dollars for a day ;)
LOL at that first bite of the baozi. Great video Kevin.
+Nikki Liu Thanks Nikki! Yeah that baozi was probably seeking revenge for me trying to eat it. Thanks for watching
Great stuff, Kevin! I am looking forward to new videos. Next month I will go to study in Beijing for a whole semester. This will be exciting. Thinking about doing some vids while I am there too.
+David Suarez Caspar thanks so much David! Beijing is an amazing city. You're gonna love it there, man. Safe travels
I recommend the Islam food for the fried rice. Very cheap at around 10 yuan. I miss Shanghai! Looking forward to coming back. That's the same hostel I stayed at Wuning Road North Kaixuan Road,Putuo District. I miss that place,same old reception guy I've met last November. I remember I'm given a card there to activate the light and airconditioner.
jailbirdx0x may I know where is the Islam / muslim fried rice located ? Thanx for the respond. Am heading Shanghai this Dec 😃
This vid makes me want to go backk
+haijiaw You should definitely come back. Thanks for watching
Great content bro keep em coming
You've got good taste in hip hop beats. That's part of the reason I watch these videos.
definitely do Hong Kong next
Awesome Kevin - 2 videos in a month!
Many times, the Chinese I meet Insist on paying for our meals together - you are a young, tall, "good looking" white guy, so my guess is that you receive very favorable treatment in China.
I love those giant baozi; very tasty and only 3 RMB; I'm sure it's all healthy ingredients (right). Next time, add some qiezi/eggplant for an extra couple kuai.
+DavidisDawei That's a great idea. I actually passed plenty of veggie stalls; next time I'll make a point of stopping and buying some greens I can snack on. Thanks for your support, David!
This is Chinese culture for treat friends from outside of the city for the meal . Hope you have more Chinese friends . Kind people always popular and lovely !
The definition of great content!
very cool videos man :) - subscribed!
egg fried rice and ond beer for 30 RMB is very very very expensive. egg fried rice is very simple dish. only fried rice what cost? I think the highest 10RMB.
cheer kaki it is shanghai.......
30 RMB include beer, 18RMB for egg fried rice, 12RMB for beer!
yeah, but he went to a restaurant in peoples square which is the problem
grumfeld van der spooijwanker It's Shanghai, everything is expensive there.
xiaoqi xu i live in shanghai, he couldve got more than a boring 蛋炒饭 for that price, restaurants are always more expensive around peoples square
B站观光团~小伙很棒啊
Wicked video! Come to Cambodia and explore this wonderful country. Looking forward to more updates.
+Stevie Willers I most definitely will! And I'll try to find a way to get some "happy pizza" in the video too haha
Cool! Really like your video! :)
It is possible but very hard to live with $20...
The underground is much cheaper than London.
By the way, miss Shengjianbao a lot lol
the hostel was like half of your budget and dinner was relatively expensive compared to the other expenses!
I know right it's too bad he didn't keep everything under $20.
oh wait.
Rachel Wilson Shanghai is pricey for food. It's hard to "find cheaper". I was spending like several hundred rmb for every meal.
what a great idea. love the video
Just started watching you for a few weeks. Your getting close to Laos, so I hope to see you there soon! Keep doing what your doing!
Next time please try Hong Kong!
+Connie Yau Awesome idea...
Or Singapore 😂
Wow, you can speak Mandarin,
Just found your channel the other day and have been hooked since, keep up the good work man!👌and 20$ a day in central or south america would be cool
Thanks man. New vid will be out next week
I found you from the food ranger, and this series is so awesome! keep it up!
+BlasterNick thanks so much dude!! Glad you enjoy the vids
Come to Wuhan and try this.
Hey, you know you are famous in Chinese Internet World now, prepare for lots of coming Chinese comments, LOL.
Nice video and idea! BTW, you should give Tokyo a try!
Great video Kevin! Keep them coming man
+Bob 1734 Thanks for watching
I'm loving this.
next video should be $20 in Beijing!
+Wale Vlogs It's on the calendar for July :)
Well seeing as you're in Asia try Singapore XD
It literally took me forever to track you down cos they only show like part of your video. KEEP IT UP!! ❤️💚💜 much love and support to your video.
$20 USD a day, great concept. Enjoy your videos. Very Nice!
Thanks for watching Alice :)
one day in HK on $20?
+powder77777 HA!!! I spent 35 usd in the HK airport in less than 2hrs. Pipe dream.
powder77777 Hong Kong is pricey. Really doubt u can do anything under 50 US.
Dubai without doubt
lol
I watched all the videos except the very 1st one! wild lol!
哈!好喜欢你的视频~前几天刚去过上海,可以试试在北京
noo... never buy beer in Restaurant. I think it only cost 3-4 rmb outside, and if you buy fried rice on the street stall, it will be MUCH cheaper...
+swizeus that plate was way too small whatsoever
Do hong kong!!
Manic Killian Im not just going to Hong Kong. Im going to Shanghi, Xian, Hunan, Bejing, and Lazohu.
Yes, i know that
Nice to see you doing videos again Kevin!
+Adam Cousins Thanks for watching my vids Adam!
Good to see you making videos again :) Come to NYC for the $20 a day challenge.
+Jade Young Thanks for watching :)
try New York city
lol you're hilarious that'd be impossible xD
NY Chinatown xD cheap cheap cheap
It's all about how you spend the money. actually Shanghai is one of the most expensive city in the world... 20 dollars could be enough for a day, but it might not even enough for you to take a cab...lol
u dont want ehole day dumping i tell u....
pentato
but you didnt travel..you just eat and walk then sleep
+Mason Kuo More videos coming soon where I'll actually have a better production. This was a trial, more or less. Thanks for watching!
Great video, I really enjoyed it. The cheap prices makes me jealous, New York is so expensive :( Anyways so happy you uploaded ^_^
+Crystalized Sirenity Thank you so much for watching. Do you think it'd be possible to do 20 dollar traveling in NYC?
Kevin Cook No unless you have a place to stay. Then it's just meals and travel fee. Bus fare is already $2.75 alone.
ohhhhhhhhh papa great job lol !!! this is what we need !
下次試試日本20元一天
+lau ken 日本比中国贵一点... 谢谢你看我的视频!
日本一碗最便宜的冷荞面25人民币
The foreigners are interseting I think...
+Jason Thanks! I think...
Cool concept! I miss Shanghai so bad haha
I'd like to see a video from Taipei!
I first saw your Cebu video and I really enjoyed it! Now I'm gonna start to watch your first ep up to your latest. Keep it up and be safe :)
Thank you so much :)
You're welcome :)
With $20 in Hong Kong, you can 't found any place to sleep
+david wwli I could couch surf!
你开个新浪微博吧
+Jamie Yang 我知道了。。。谢谢你看我的视频!
Nice video, Kevin! Upped the production value! Maybe Shanghai isn't out of reach on my budget...
+JP Goes Global Yeah, you can definitely travel Shanghai without breaking the bank. Thanks for your support, JP!
FINALLLLLY!!! Another 1
+Susan Brooks Next video will be in May!
其实还可以花更少的钱 。。。
新加坡物价真便宜,我这吃份蛋炒饭要10加元
中国人压力真大,薪资少 物价却很贵
原来中华一番的阳泉酒家是真的存在的么(惊讶)
+mamami oh 这是上海,是一般人呆的地方?
薪资少 物价高 着基本是全球问题吧 多出去走走看看就知道了1。
嚓 那卖菠萝的大爷 您真坑 好意思
现在差不多应该是几块呢?我只记得小时候放学就爱去买,也是1/4记得是1块钱LOL
确实坑,3块差不多
Shulin Wan 是不是上海的贵一点 湘潭这种小地方都要三块
Udon Thani, Thailand is an interesting place to travel to. It is in north eastern Thailand close by the Lao border. It is considered to be the poor region of Thailand. I've lived there for about six months and it was amazing. They have night markets that offer all kinds of food. One of my favorite dishes was a salted flat fish that is cooked on a BBQ that came with a brown, nutty sauce with a side of noodles. It didn't cost more than four dollars to feed the three of us. You channel is awesome. It makes me want to travel more.
I cant believe this vid is only 157 thousand views. This is super fun, i cant stop watching this vids
Hey, what's up man. So I've been in Hangzhou and I saw that time. Just I've seen in the RUclips. It's amazing
Hey wassup, just saw you on "The Food Ranger" channel with Trevor just hopping over here to show so love and checking out your videos!
Thanks for stopping by and showing some love!
Cool! See you in Shanghai!
Great Video! Keep it up.
+yiyeluwei Thanks so much!
Awesome video! By any chance would you do another ep in Harbin, China? Cheers.
We'll be following your footsteps soon :) Good to know that you can stretch $20 for the entire day
+Comrade Smirnov | Путешествия по Канаде и Миру Thanks for watching, man!
Hi man, I've been watching alot of ur China videos and I love them. I'm 16 years old and I've been accepted for one year to China. I just wanted to ask you some tips or the mindset I should have while in China because I really look forward to appreciate the good side of this culture since I'm staying for a year. Thanks for the vids, they're great :)
Hi Kevin,
You are best traveler I have ever seen :)
Thanks man!!!
Wonderful Video.. Great job...
germany , italy, spain, scotland it would be nice. thank you for making such videos , its really very nice.
Nice video!!...Keep it up. :)
Everything seems so right and excellent prepared, only the hostel boy forgot to ask for deposit ;)
I'm heading to Shanghai in a month, great video...
keep doing more videos! Your big fan
+Foxtail I will I promise! But I won't be able to film Chengdu until June, then Beijing until July! Thanks for watching
this is such an AWESOME idea!!! I would like to see Singapore, korea, and possibly japan if possible.
+KimKnowles1 Thanks Kim! Those places are all on my list
Great video, Kevin. If you'd provide more details on the places that would be even nicer.
Hey really liked your video there. I also stayed there in Shanghai for over 2 years before. I do think you are only able to spend that less money because you speak Chinese.
The idea for the series sounds amazing. I would like to see you spending a whole day with just 20 dollars in Tokyo or Hong Kong. Keep up the work
+Kai Nguyen Thanks for the kind words! Stay tuned, next video will be in Chengdu in June
im here from trevor's video..and just subscribed!
Like your videos!super much!!!!
Man, great job. I am Chinese and have never been to Shanghai before. Now you made me want to go there👍
+Emma Zheng thanks Emma :)
Awesome!! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
+Macie Vang thanks :)
:) Pittsburgh, love your videos!
Good job bro.. you are awesome.
awesome! man...
I like your car...let me know if I can rente it. Jajajaj. Love your video. Take care man.
nice channel thanks a lot for the share
做的真好!加油!喜欢你的视频!
+xuchu zhu 谢谢你!!
很少在油管看到对中国这么阳光的男生 感谢你
How about Geneva, Switzerland? Great videos, man!