Cost of Living

The cost of living in China is between a quarter and a tenth of what it is in the United States, depending on which parts of each country are being compared. You will find that the money you earn while teaching English in China will provide you with a comfortable lifestyle as long as you manage your money wisely. Because the demand for qualified English teachers is very high, the Chinese government takes significant steps to ensure that foreign English teachers are able to live comfortably while they are in China.

One way the government has made it easier for foreign teachers to come to the country is by offering a discount card. Most tourists are charged a surcharge, ranging from 5% to as much as 100% of the cost of their purchase. With the discount card issued to many teachers, you will be able to bypass many of these, keeping the cost of goods and services affordable.