Heidiso
Singaporean expat in China
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About me
Singaporean
Lives in Shanghai
Speaks English, Chinese, little hokkian
Registration: 18 November 2010
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Moving to Shanghai by Mosesckwsg
Hi Guys, I had been offered a job in Shanghai and is expected to start working by the 14th Feb 2011. I am a Singaporean, currently working in the Middle east. I am offered 28000 rmb net ( without accommodation and car ) tax is borne by the ...
welcome to shanghai. The living standard in shanghai is about the same as singapore. Hi Vincent, pudong avenue is more convenient than hongqiao area , so your rental is fine. i doubt it's possible to get a 100 sqm at 4K near train station unless ... Read More
Gift for an expat living in China? by Duesseldorf-Shanghai
Hi, as I am planning to visit a (European) friend living in Shanghai I thought about bringing some food/drink that he might miss from home but: Is there anything that you bring from home or can you buy all kinds of imported delicatessen there (I ...
Hi, food from hometown is always welcome. Yes, you can get most of the food here but it will be 20% to 30% more expensive. Just be careful as china has control on type of food you can bring in, nothing raw or alive. Read More
Singaporean need help by JudyKoh
Have an offer to work in Shanghai and till now still can't make a decision. Can someone tell me what will i be expecting to pay for the monthly expenses, of course excluding shopping or luxury expenses like high end restaurants. Just normal meals ...
Hi Judy Yes there is currency restriction in China. You need some proof of your income in order to send money back, meaning you cannot send more than you earn. Read More
Singaporean need help by JudyKoh
Have an offer to work in Shanghai and till now still can't make a decision. Can someone tell me what will i be expecting to pay for the monthly expenses, of course excluding shopping or luxury expenses like high end restaurants. Just normal meals ...
Hi Judy Yes, you cannot access facebook in China, there may be ways around but you can check it out when you are here. I do not cook also and dine out everyday. RMB 100 for food each day should be fine. Just look out for rental, it's rather ... Read More
Is 10K RMB enough - married with no kids by maheshwarm
I have been offered a job in Shanghai with 10K RMB/Month. Wanted to know if thats enough. I am married with no kids, my wife is house wife and i have to manage all expenses (rent, travel, food) in that. My office is in Min Hang District. Wanted to ...
hi, 10K is consider rather good for the local. If you rent a room, you can get rental for about 1K to 2K a month. If you rent a 2 bedroom place, can range from 4K to 20K. Income tax is rather high here, it's around 10% to 20%. Shanghai is rather ... Read More
Suggestions for two american retirees who will visit shanghai by afzalraza1
hi everyone - we are two american retirees who will visit shanghai for just two day february 14th and 15th - neither of us has any china experience or chinese language ability - our objective is merely so see and experience as much of shanghai as ...
Hi there. Do not worry, shanghai is a modern city and you should have no problem moving around. The only problem is taxi driver do not speak english so it's better to have the places you want to go in chinese. You can ask the hotel to help you. Let ... Read More