MOSCOW, October 15. /TASS/. Chinese tourists spend an average of 150,000 rubles ($1,791) per trip in Russia, according to a joint study by the Association of Tour Operators of Russia (ATOR) and the ExLibris analytical agency seen by TASS.
"A total of 150,000 rubles ($1,791) is the median expenditure for a Chinese tourist per trip," the experts noted.
According to the study, the travel budget is directly linked to the duration and geography of the trip. In Moscow and St. Petersburg, travel expenses can exceed 100,000-150,000 rubles ($1,194-$1,791) on top of the cost of the tour itself. Meanwhile, the price of tours from China to Lake Baikal and the Primorsky Region ranges from 50,000 to 100,000 rubles ($597-$1,194) per person.
Chinese tourists spend the most on hotels and excursions. At the same time, this year has seen a sharp increase in spending on categories such as grocery stores, art museum tickets, and suburban transport, which points to a growing segment of independent travelers.