Cost of Living in China
Cost of living in China is substantially cheaper than that of the West, so although salaries are lower than in the West, they actually go a very long way in terms of purchasing power in China. Au pairs basic living expenses are covered by the host family, so the rest can be saved up for flights and travelling to other places in China.
Host families offer a good benefits package on top of the pocket money. This will include a flight allowance to and from your home country, free accommodation, accident insurance, free Chinese lessons and three meals a day provided. Therefore a lot of the usual expenses you are probably used to paying in your home country are already covered.
Food prices in China
Food prices can vary considerably in China depending on where you decide to eat. You will have countless options for local Chinese food, which doesn’t mean just rice and noodles, rather pages and pages of delicious Chinese cuisine including all your favourites from your local Chinese restaurant back home plus countless new dishes to try. It is not easy to believe that expats can afford to literally eat out for every meal; breakfast, lunch and dinner throughout their entire time in China. Saying that, if you choose to eat in foreign restaurants or fancier local places the price can easily be double, triple or higher.
Transportation Expenses in China
Entertainment Expenses in China
(Remark: The expenses are subjuct to change and it is only for your referrence.)
