How much would a week in Beijing cost?

hiei_luva14 :

I plan on going to Beijing for a week during May 2009 to visit some friends who were here in America as exchange students. I’m wondering what a ball park figure would be for 6 or 7 days? I just want to know for spending money. This has nothing to do with the flight or hotel.

My main goal is to spend time with my friends but I also want to do some shopping for clothes and things like that. However, I don’t plan on going crazy blowing cash at every shopping center I see. Of course I’ll probably be eating out everyday (cheap food is fine with me, although I don’t mind a semi-expensive meal or two) and taking public transportation. Also, I want to visit some of the typical tourist places like the Forbidden City, Summer Palace, etc. I’m not sure about night clubs; maybe I’ll visit one or two but they aren’t really on my agenda.

So with all that being said, what is a general estimate for a week in Beijing? I’m thinking $1000? $1500? By the way, if knowing helps you to answer the question better, I’m a girl and the two friends I’ll be visiting are girls. Thanks!
I should repeat this only covers SPENDING MONEY for things like food, shopping, admission to tourist attractions, etc. This has nothing to do with the flight or hotel, only spending money.

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