Heads up: some links here are affiliate links. Book or buy through them and we may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you. We only point you to things we would actually use. Kunming on a Budget: What It Actually Costs You can do Kunming properly on RMB 250-350 a day (hostel or budget hotel, mixian and street snacks, mostly metro and buses) or step up to RMB 450-800 for a 3-star hotel, sit-down meals, and a couple of paid sights.