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Hello f0579

I am publishing some approximate figures about the relevant cost in Guangzhou which might help you to calculate your cost of living as per your budget/income. I have listed only the basic necessities. However, if you have more specific queries, do not hesitate to ask on the forum.

Restaurants Price Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant     2.20 $   
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant     14.65 $   
Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar     3.66 $   
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught)     2.20 $   
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle)     5.86 $   
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle)     1.46 $   
Water (0.33 liter bottle)     0.51 $   

Markets Avg. Cost   
Milk (regular), 1 liter     1.21 $   
Loaf of Fresh Bread     1.32 $   
Eggs (12)     0.84 $   
Fresh Cheese (1kg)     21.05 $   
Water (1.5 liter bottle)     0.40 $   
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range)     11.16 $   
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 0.54 $   
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 1.11 $   
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro)     1.46 $   

Utilities (Monthly) Avg. Cost   
Basic (Electricity, Gas, Water, Garbage)     43.94 $   
Internet (2 Mbps ADSL flat)     12.16 $

Hope this might help you meanwhile.

Regards

Source: Cost of Living, Numbeo
Figures updated on December 2010.

Thanks a lot Yud, it was informative,

Do you mean to say 800 USD is enough amount to meet monthly living epenses ?

It's enough if you live like a normal chinese family... It would be enough to live and be OK.. not enough to live extravagantly or travel or do anything like that! Not sure about the cost of schooling for children though....

Hi Kolkata,

The normal Chinse people's salary is below 10,000 CNY.

For most people, they can spend just 2,000CNY a month and they live ok. So less than 400USD is ok for living. But if you want better life, then all depends.

Hi again, the less than 2,000CNY for a month also including rent a house, single room.

So you have accomodation, I guess it should be ok for you living in China.

Hi Smallsun, thanks for your reply.

Can you please tell me how to expensive is international calling card or is there any other economical way to make international call? Thanks again.

Amit

Hi Smallsun, It is again me...

what are the component of "better living" compare to normal life ?

it is just for my information.

thank you
amit

f0579 wrote:

Hi Smallsun, thanks for your reply.

Can you please tell me how to expensive is international calling card or is there any other economical way to make international call? Thanks again.

Amit

using the chatting messenger to chat or skype to make phone call would be the smartest choice...

It is an accounting job.

Hi, as for chinese, I would like to say, that's attractive offer! from what you mentioned, you only need to spend money at food,dress,leisure,so, you can save much! for making IDD, use skype to call out, that's good choice !

Rgds,
Michelle

Hi, I was just offered $570.00 US dollars monthly to Teach in Dalian, China. With Just accommodations paid. I'd say you have an excellent offer and will be able to save plenty of money. I have learned from my friend that you can live off of a minimum $400, bare essentials.

for GZ normal salary about 5000RMB

Education and health are two things you should consider.

Education, the anual tuition fee is arround 8000-10000 USD in American school.

Health, no free public hospital, the bigger and better the hospital is, the higher price!