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How Easy is it REALLY to get Rich in China???

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How Easy is it REALLY to get Rich in China???
Because I'm Lizzy12 min

How Easy is it REALLY to get Rich in China???. This was filmed by Because I'm Lizzy. Watch the full journey and explore the filming details and destinations on this page.

Ever wonder how much money do foreigners make in China? Cost of Living in Cities? Apartment costs? Food costs? Looking for a job in China?

--- Because I'm Lizzy
November 12, 2024, Autumn in China

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Lizzy discusses working in China as a foreigner, focusing on ESL teaching. She compares monthly salaries of 18,000 to 30,000 RMB in larger cities such as Shanghai and Beijing with 10,000 to 18,000 RMB in smaller cities such as Qingdao. She also covers rent, housing allowances, flight reimbursement, health insurance and Mandarin lessons. Her experience includes an employer loan repaid through salary deductions over three months. She advises researching cities, reviewing contracts and networking before accepting a position.

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How Easy is it REALLY to get Rich in China???

ESL salaries and the cost of living

Lizzy, who lives in China, discusses the financial side of working there as a foreigner, focusing mainly on ESL teaching. She compares salaries in Shanghai and Beijing, where monthly pay ranges from 18,000 to 30,000 RMB depending on experience and employer. Public schools can pay less than private institutions. In smaller cities such as Qingdao, the range she gives is 10,000 to 18,000 RMB, but living costs are lower and may make it easier to save. Lizzy uses her own experience in Qingdao to explain the difference between a large-city salary and day-to-day costs. Rent in Shanghai or Beijing can reach 10,000 RMB per month, while a comparable apartment in Qingdao costs significantly less.

Benefits and job-search preparation

Some schools offer housing allowances, flight reimbursements, health insurance and Mandarin lessons. Lizzy describes receiving a loan from her first employer to help her settle in; the amount was deducted from her salary over three months. She recommends researching the city and the job before accepting an offer, and reading the contract carefully so the benefits, working hours and any early termination penalties are clear. Networking with other professionals can help with advice and job leads. She mentions roles in international business, digital marketing, translation, IT and content creation as other possibilities for foreigners.

WeChat is useful for communication and information in China, and Lizzy suggests using Facebook groups to find people who can invite newcomers into relevant WeChat groups. Her account presents both the financial differences between cities and the practical questions to address before moving for work. Lizzy also speaks positively about the culture, safety, beauty, and affordability she has experienced while living and working in China.

FAQs (From the traveler's perspective)

Q: How do ESL salaries differ between large and smaller Chinese cities?
A: Lizzy gives a monthly range of 18,000 to 30,000 RMB for larger cities such as Shanghai and Beijing, and 10,000 to 18,000 RMB for smaller cities such as Qingdao. She notes that living costs are lower in smaller cities.
Q: What benefits might a teaching job offer?
A: Lizzy mentions housing allowances, flight reimbursement, health insurance and Mandarin lessons as benefits that some schools provide.
Q: What should I check before accepting a job?
A: Lizzy recommends researching the city, reading the contract carefully and checking benefits, working hours and any early termination penalties before signing.

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