ebonyandivory
American expat in China
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American
Lives in Shanghai
Speaks English
Registration: 04 January 2015
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Cost of Living in Shanghai for 5 months by Sandeep_Mahajan
I have an offer to move to Shanghai and I am offered 19000 RMB. But I would be moving alone in pudong region. Considering the cost of living I am confused whether i can survive and save anything. Since this is my first visit, I have no clue of local ...
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Got an offer for 11800 Shanghai. can i save 5000rmb n live an Ok life? by abag2769
Guys I don't party much... just want to live in a OK 1 Bdrm Apartment with ok food. Can I survive? Can someone show basic rent / food/ elec/gas cost .. my concern is I have to save 5k atleast
It depends on what's "ok" to you. Go to numbeo.com and enter your current city to see cost of living and then compare with the cost of living in Shanghai to get an idea... Read More
New to Shanghai, looking to meet people! by Aktina
hi all! my name is Aktina and I moved to Shanghai a few weeks ago. I am originally from Greece and have been living in Toronto and New York for many years before coming here. I work in the performing arts field, and I enjoy travels, movies, music ...
Welcome Aktina !!! Trailing spouse of a laoshi here with nothing but time... Read More
Cost of Living in Shanghai for 5 months by Sandeep_Mahajan
I have an offer to move to Shanghai and I am offered 19000 RMB. But I would be moving alone in pudong region. Considering the cost of living I am confused whether i can survive and save anything. Since this is my first visit, I have no clue of local ...
I believe that it would be tough to live off of 19,000 RMB for 5 months AND be able to save. Do not quote me on this, but be prepared to pay some where around 6000 RMB per month. for a flat. There are other options available. I can refer you to a ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in China by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in China. What is ...
That is utterly nonsense and surely whom ever fed you that B.S has never been to China (let alone Shanghai). Pack whatever you are most comfortable in with consideration that you or your AYI will be washing them in a washer and hung to dry, being ... Read More
Your experience of culture shock in China by Christine
Hi, Living in a foreign country implies to discover its culture, to learn and master the cultural codes. How did you deal with that? Share with us your culture shock stories where you experienced a funny or awkward moment in China. What is ...
Being a beautiful and much older African American, accustomed to people looking at me in an approving way, however in China some stares are more as in a celebrity fashion , with some often times sneaking to take my picture on the streets or asking ... Read More