Cost Of Living In China (2022) - Shanghai

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  • Опубліковано 18 січ 2025

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  • @NomfundoMbatha
    @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому +10

    The borders are gonna open and when they do, you wanna be financially ready (or almost there). I hope this helps, besties! ♥
    Ps. I forgot to mention that my school used to give me groceries money when I still lived on campus,

    • @soumiazahiriidrissi3471
      @soumiazahiriidrissi3471 10 місяців тому

      Thank u so much for the video... really useful ... plz tell me if 5000 rmp is enough to live in Shandong (rent is covered by employer)

  • @sierratetreault4515
    @sierratetreault4515 2 роки тому +19

    I'm 12 years old and my goal is to teach English in China one day when I'm old enough to have the job and this makes me just want to save my money so when I move to China I will have lots of money. This helps so much I am so happy that u are here to help me thur my journey for teaching English in China and living there I might come talk to u if its ok when I'm like 18 but I will still comment on ur vids!! Sending love from CT usa😍😘😗😙

  • @nicolecabral8893
    @nicolecabral8893 Місяць тому

    I have watched a few of your videos and have found them extremely informative. Thank you for taking the time to share the information with all of us. ❤

  • @luiscalleja4278
    @luiscalleja4278 Рік тому +4

    Hi I was wondering if you could do a video about meeting people/making friends as an English teacher in Shanghai? I'm a very social person and am concerned about leaving my social network. How have you found it?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому +2

      I could try, but that would be from an introvert's perspective. Something I've really struggled with also.
      I have made friend's but it's just not the same here...

  • @koketsonkanyane3211
    @koketsonkanyane3211 2 роки тому +2

    Thanks for sharing this, you’re appreciated 🤩

  • @SaianaKrishnaMehrotra-fr4qt

    thabks so that i can orepared welll. im moving to china this year from india

  • @samansalim5708
    @samansalim5708 2 роки тому +3

    Hey mam i love ur vdos I’m ur new subscriber, u make very informative vdos. But i’ve one question for u. Will company purchase visa and ticket for me if I’m hiring by them.?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому +2

      Hi, thank you and welcome! 😁
      I did touch on the plane ticket in the video. About the visa, your employer takes care of that.

  • @nkululekomabaso1629
    @nkululekomabaso1629 Рік тому

    I don’t like meat too and my iron level aren’t good. How do you keep the right iron levels in your blood? I need a plug

  • @soumiazahiriidrissi3471
    @soumiazahiriidrissi3471 10 місяців тому

    Hi dear... is 5000 rmb enought to live in Shandong? Considering that the company will pay for the accommodation... plz tell me am very hesitant... (I cook at home and I don't drink alcohol..)... they Said commissions are very high (sales position)

  • @phindiswanxibelo640
    @phindiswanxibelo640 2 роки тому +1

    I'm a mom of 24 year old girl
    I convince her to go work in other country
    How can she contact you privately to ask you questions.
    Thank you

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому

      Hi Phindiswa, you can start by sharing my channel with her. That should help answer most of her questions.

  • @Whowsworld
    @Whowsworld Рік тому

    What's the name of the rental app?

  • @kgomotsohlaka7755
    @kgomotsohlaka7755 2 роки тому

    Hi, about the water situation, is it safe for you to use it to brush your teeth, or is it bottled water all the way? Like also for cooking?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому

      Hi, it’s safe and not safe in some instances.

    • @Crystalgrace144
      @Crystalgrace144 Рік тому

      Use a water filter or charoal sticks its common

  • @spanishteacheralvaroaraujo8705

    Hi, How much does it cost to rent a small apartment (city center or outside) in other cities than Shanghai?
    for example chongqing
    If you can give it in dollars it would be better, thanks!

  • @ncebakaziyamkela1609
    @ncebakaziyamkela1609 2 роки тому +1

    Good to have you back 🫶🏾🫶🏾.

  • @Thando-s2r
    @Thando-s2r 2 роки тому

    Thanks hun for information❤️
    I'm currently in Taiwan and I want to come there with boyfriend and sister next year around August.
    Is it possible to find offers close to each other?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому +1

      You're welcome.
      Yeah, I think that's possible.

  • @jajimelikhaya4365
    @jajimelikhaya4365 2 роки тому

    Hello Mbatha I just want ask this question to you, if you have done your Tesol certificate in America do you authenticate in America or you can authenticate your Tesol certificate where ever you are?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому +1

      It doesn’t matter where you did your certificate.

    • @jajimelikhaya4365
      @jajimelikhaya4365 2 роки тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha Thank you Mbatha 🙌🙌🙌

  • @nkululekomabaso1629
    @nkululekomabaso1629 Рік тому

    In which district do you reside in Shanghai? How’s the cost of rent in Xuhui?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      Rent is expensive in Xuhui.

    • @nkululekomabaso1629
      @nkululekomabaso1629 Рік тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha I'm not willing to pay much. Where can a person reside outside of the city for roughly 4k or less 🙆🏽‍♀️? I mean it can be outside of Xuhui city centre but convenient to travel/commute to work there.

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому +1

      @@nkululekomabaso1629 I really don’t know cause I don’t live in Xuhui and have never. I can’t help with this. I just know that if you want to live alone in Shanghai, your rent will be higher. For a decent home, of course.

    • @nkululekomabaso1629
      @nkululekomabaso1629 Рік тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha thank you. I'm fine with sharing an apartment as long as I have my own bedroom and share the other rooms, such as the kitchen. In South Africa, I work as a teacher and live in a commune with other teachers. I don't want to squander my money on rent. Right now, I'm feeling a little frustrated. I hope I can find someone who is willing to share.

  • @tamiltravel1515
    @tamiltravel1515 2 роки тому

    I'm earning 15Lakhs in India and got an offer in Suzhou, China. How much salary should I ask for? Please answer as per the current inflation prices of rent, food, travel expenses extra. I'm single.Cost of living in Suzhou

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому

      I can't say. I don't live in Suzhou, so I don't know the cost of living there.

    • @tamiltravel1515
      @tamiltravel1515 2 роки тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha How much will it for Shanghai for my profile?

  • @wandilewawa
    @wandilewawa 2 роки тому +1

    This is what I have been thinking about too. I discovered here a guy who said he moved to China with R0 😭

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому +1

      Possible but I'd say save if you can. Shit gets real here.

  • @TheLalawitch
    @TheLalawitch Рік тому

    Hey, thks for the video. Do u think it is possible to live in Shanghai with 3000 RMB if I don't pay the rent bc of the uni?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому +1

      Hey, yes. That should be more than enough (depending on your lifestyle).

    • @TheLalawitch
      @TheLalawitch Рік тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha thks

  • @SAL-b1g
    @SAL-b1g Рік тому

    We can I find the video where you suggested we don’t take 25 MBs?

  • @wandilewawa
    @wandilewawa 2 роки тому

    How is it staying in a school ? Would you consider it ? And is it free free ?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому

      We talked about spamming the comments section, Wandile. 💀
      Living at work was fine. Wouldn't do it again though. Yes, it was free. No bills whatsoever.

    • @wandilewawa
      @wandilewawa 2 роки тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha I hope this doesn’t get you in trouble with UA-cam 😭 i will do better. I genuinely thought it helps with growing / having more engagement on the channel 😭😭 analytics and all.

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому

      @@wandilewawa I understand and thank you for being thoughtful. ♥

  • @kegomoditswemedupe2302
    @kegomoditswemedupe2302 2 роки тому

    Hy Ms Mbatha, tell me is 13660 RMB a fair amount to earn in shenzen China 🇨🇳 and whether the covid stipend still exist? Thank 🧒 u

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому

      Hello, that salary PLUS housing and other benefits? I'm not sure about the stipend also. I benefited from it in 2021 for about 6 months. It's safe to say they put an end to it where I'm at.

    • @diariesofalobedugirl1932
      @diariesofalobedugirl1932 2 роки тому

      for Shenzhen, I think that's too little.

  • @sinedlamini1349
    @sinedlamini1349 2 роки тому

    okay we are here for it...

  • @jcruz8408
    @jcruz8408 2 роки тому

    Hi, whats the app called for finding a flat?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому

      Hey, it’s called ‘Ziroom’.

    • @jcruz8408
      @jcruz8408 2 роки тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha thanks. One more thing, we are from London I am moving with my family, I have a 7yo child, how is the schools in Shanghai? Is it really very expensive?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому

      @@jcruz8408 I don’t really have info on that. It’s subjective,but you can ask your employer to assist you.

  • @rachelleistra8562
    @rachelleistra8562 2 роки тому +1

    Hello Nomfundo

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому +1

      Hey, Rachel. So, I really don't know much about the authentication process. I outsourced the process by hiring a company to get it done for me. I also don't know anything about TEFL certificates. I don't have one. I'd advise you to directly check with the Chinese or South African embassy.
      About the medical examination, I'd do it in my own country first just to avoid unpleasant surprises. I'm sorry I couldn't help much. ♥

    • @rachelleistra8562
      @rachelleistra8562 2 роки тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha Thank you Nomfundo! < 3

    • @kgomotsohlaka7755
      @kgomotsohlaka7755 2 роки тому

      Who did you outsource? (If you don't mind me asking?)

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому +1

      @@kgomotsohlaka7755 I used a company called Visa Logistics. Not sure if they still operating.

  • @quilaunrise
    @quilaunrise Рік тому

    what is a RMB ?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      I don't know.

    • @quilaunrise
      @quilaunrise Рік тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha it’s the yuan

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому +1

      @@quilaunrise I knew that. Wanted you to look it up yourself.

    • @quilaunrise
      @quilaunrise Рік тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha The Chinese economy relies on its two currency system to regulate the exchange rate of its money and maintain control over foreign investments. The Chinese Renminbi (RMB) is used for domestic transactions within Mainland China, whereas the Chinese Yuan (CNY) is used for international transactions outside the mainland…. I know now🙈

    • @quilaunrise
      @quilaunrise Рік тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha Goodmorning 👍

  • @wandilewawa
    @wandilewawa 2 роки тому

    I love this❤️

  • @Big_Money_Trucker
    @Big_Money_Trucker Рік тому

    Shes Black, but her mannerisms are Chinese. Shes fascinating

  • @binliang9981
    @binliang9981 2 роки тому

    I will relocate to Shanghai very soon, the living cost is bloody high…..

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому

      It is especially housing.

    • @binliang9981
      @binliang9981 2 роки тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha 😅indeed...housing almost accounts for 50% of my salary (shared apartment, one room, in Huangpu)...

    • @diariesofalobedugirl1932
      @diariesofalobedugirl1932 2 роки тому

      @@binliang9981 Huangpu is super expensive. That's at the heart of everything. Anything CLOSE to Pudong and the BUND can be crazy expensive.

  • @vito3883
    @vito3883 4 місяці тому

    Dollars????👎👎👎👎

  • @zoranrutesic1303
    @zoranrutesic1303 2 роки тому

    What about your beauty expenses?....or it's all natural ??

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  2 роки тому

      Toiletries are very subjective. Depends on one's preferences. Mine are expensive.

  • @Miss_Chanelle
    @Miss_Chanelle Рік тому

    Hey love. I am trying to connect with you on insta. Your account is private.

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому +2

      Hey sweets. I've been on a social media break for almost a year now. You can reach me here instead: mbathanomfundoyt@gmail.com