Moving to China soon from Norway...any advice??

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Member since 09 November 2009

nareshbmNew member23 May 2013 12:31:38

Hi all,

Seems there were quite lot of expats who are living in Shanghai...hope some of them would kindly post some of their opinions about moving to Shanghai from Europe, and the life style there??..

I got an offer to work in Shanghai for a European company. I was offered 20kRMB per month. So I wondering is it a good pay to live in shanghai and can save some money?.

Which are is good living in Shanghai for expats? is there any shared nice apartments?.

Love to hear your opinions about life style, night life, social life, sports...etc.,

sorry for too many questions..but I hope these are common for many new comers!!.

Cheers
Naresh

shethap New member

Member since 23 February 2013

shethapNew member24 May 2013 08:38:23

Hi Naresh,

20k is seems to be enough as you are single, but still you can ask for more otherwise savings will be less. again it depends on how you live and you are going china for permenant basis or just for a short term.

thanks,

stumpy Laos Expert

Member since 27 November 2009

stumpyLaos Expert25 May 2013 07:25:22

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For cost of living numbeo.com

Money offered seems a little low unless company is including accommodation, transport and medical insurance in the package.
And what about tax ??

KrisD Active member

Member since 16 May 2012

KrisDActive member27 May 2013 14:29:16

Expat life in Shanghai is quite comfy- though with a price tag. For example, food items from USA, europe are available here, though 3x the price.

There are lots of sports teams, and nice apartments covering every amenity. We live comfy 2 bedroom apt centrally located paying roughly 7,000 rmb a month, to give an idea.

Life in Shanghai is fast paced like any other large city. Be ready at any moment to pick up and go type of culture and personalities. There's super fancy lounges as well as family run little cafes that are cheap eats.

Delphi.Yuan Member

Member since 14 June 2013

Delphi.YuanMember14 June 2013 09:46:58

normally speaking,u might need to spend half of ur salary per month to maintain a comfortable life here in shanghai....

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