The SURPRISING Truth About Saving Money In China - Expat Edition

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  • Опубліковано 29 жов 2024

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  • @CheesecakeOnTheMoon
    @CheesecakeOnTheMoon Рік тому +18

    Always here for your content.❤ Living below one's means is definitely the key to saving. I bit myself in the foot by signing with an agency that pays peanuts (even for a tier 3 city) so i had to adjust to living below my means real quick. I always feel like I've spoken to a friend after watching your videos.
    Thank you for being encouraging and realistic.

    • @emmerencyiak8366
      @emmerencyiak8366 Рік тому +1

      Please share the agency's name and also what was your salary ?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому +1

      You are too kind. Thank you. ♥
      I hope you're getting out of that contract soon. 🙏🏾

    • @iambloopy
      @iambloopy Рік тому +1

      It’s probably English First

    • @CheesecakeOnTheMoon
      @CheesecakeOnTheMoon Рік тому +3

      @@iambloopy nope. Starts with an I, ends with a C

  • @renaywilliams5381
    @renaywilliams5381 Рік тому +9

    This is really giving me a realistic picture of what I can expect regarding saving in China, and to have a plan B.
    Thank you Nomfundo!

  • @thandekankosi462
    @thandekankosi462 Рік тому +5

    That is so true cc our background plays a big role in our financial decisions. Sometimes we have to tie ups some lose ends before we can start living our best lives❣

  • @NomfundoMbatha
    @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому +3

    Please watch the whole video to fully understand what I'm saying. 😉
    Visit my website: nomfundombatha.com/
    I love and appreciate you, bestie. ♥

    • @abdulthiam
      @abdulthiam Рік тому

      We appreciate you more ❤

  • @mphomakhale
    @mphomakhale Рік тому +2

    Guuuuurl, I just moved here two months ago and I completely agree with you. Not a lot of people here have a Plan B when they get home. So most are forced to just be here and teach.

  • @shingangeclaudia9712
    @shingangeclaudia9712 Рік тому +5

    You're such a gorgeous human

  • @noluthandomakhanya3719
    @noluthandomakhanya3719 9 місяців тому +1

    Thanks for the advice it would be better if you gave us rounding off figured in your explaination so we could get a clear idea of the amounts we working with ❤ but love your content mamas thank you

  • @proofoflife7654
    @proofoflife7654 Рік тому +5

    Taobao will have you on a chokehold if you’re not careful. Black tax will drain your soul also😂😂

  • @AnnahPokubye
    @AnnahPokubye Рік тому

    Great video Nomfundo!!! 100% true!!! I see what you are saying in my own life! thanks for sharing!

  • @nonhlanhlamkize729
    @nonhlanhlamkize729 Рік тому +1

    Thanks for sharing..I also couldn't save a dime in my first year cos of responsibilities back home and also I had that thing of everything is cheaper in China

  • @lorrainempinga8694
    @lorrainempinga8694 Рік тому

    You are so real and unique thank you so much for your honesty.
    💕🙏

  • @wandilewawa
    @wandilewawa Рік тому

    I’m glad at least you got a break with your honours. 👏

  • @prettyK-world
    @prettyK-world Рік тому +4

    Currently in SK and looking to relocate…but SK is a reaaaaal scam!!!👀 aaaand its super expensive!!!😩 I’m hoping China is better!🥺

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому +4

      China is definitely better once you’re settled.

    • @zee7922
      @zee7922 Рік тому +2

      I'm literallllyyyy in the process of leaving cause even though I live in a small city it is still expensive even for me!!!

    • @prettyK-world
      @prettyK-world Рік тому +1

      @@zee7922 don’t even mention it. I’m literally in what they call rural, though it’s a small city too. And chyle every month I feel like I’m unemployed!😭 Korea is super expensive!

    • @prettyK-world
      @prettyK-world Рік тому +1

      @@zee7922 do you mind sharing your ig I’ll add you?

    • @gcinilendlovu2885
      @gcinilendlovu2885 2 місяці тому +1

      Hey ​@@prettyK-worlddid you manage to get a job in China?

  • @abdulthiam
    @abdulthiam Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for advance sis 🤍😊

  • @tshiamosefike3672
    @tshiamosefike3672 Рік тому

    I'm a new subscriber! Yay Best friend! The honesty in your videos is refreshing😊💚

  • @amo_thake
    @amo_thake Рік тому

    This is a really refreshing video. Very honest and practical. Thank you

  • @sthandilenokwazi104
    @sthandilenokwazi104 Рік тому +1

    Can you please highlight us on the different ties in china.which places should someone choose if coming to china and the salaries

  • @gugulethunkabinde6288
    @gugulethunkabinde6288 Рік тому

    Thank you so much for being real and honest 💚💚

  • @NCUBELAWRENCE
    @NCUBELAWRENCE Рік тому +1

    Hie Nomfundo what angency can i use to get to china

  • @zakithiokonjor3321
    @zakithiokonjor3321 Рік тому +1

    Siyabonga❤ very informative

  • @id37
    @id37 Рік тому +1

    I’m just sat here nodding and saying amen to the financial burden due to guilt and bills back home! How often do you fly back to SA?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      😊
      Before the vid, I'd planned to come back at least once a year. Hopefully visiting sometime this year.

  • @dubagentselekions8221
    @dubagentselekions8221 Рік тому

    아녕하세요 Mahlatse from Pretoria
    Wow great insight🙏 I have been trying to go overseas since 2018 but I'm working minimum wage to pay tuition then get my certificate, only then next year i might relocate hopefully. learning Asian languages too on my own
    Take Care👍

  • @shivanisewraj
    @shivanisewraj Рік тому

    Hi Nomfundo. Have you heard of Shane English School in China or do you know of anyone who has taught there? I would like more info and would really appreciate your help. Thank you.

  • @SuuBXo
    @SuuBXo Рік тому +1

    Thank you so much for this video, I was looking for someone who can gave me a very realistic POV about living in China. I am planing to go there and try to biuld an estable lifestyle. This was very helpfull !

  • @girliGuess
    @girliGuess Рік тому

    Thank you for your honesty.
    In South Korea. Im not a fan of my Hagwon but I am currently saving a little over 10k a month.
    I heard China pays double what we earn here. I found this enticing because I figured I'd save double. Are they lying? Do y'all really earn more than us here in SKorea?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      You're welcome and yes, we get paid more in China...very subjective, though.

    • @girliGuess
      @girliGuess Рік тому

      @NomfundoMbatha last question!
      (Sorry)
      Does everyone get the 6 Weekes scroll holidays or is it just the public schools like here in Korea?
      We only get 10 days a year plus the mercy of national holidays.
      How do holidays work there?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      Please go through the ESL section on my channel. It will help a LOT. @@girliGuess

    • @fujoshikittyxx
      @fujoshikittyxx 7 місяців тому

      over 10k A MONTH?? usd or a different currency???

  • @michaellindokuhle8734
    @michaellindokuhle8734 Рік тому

    Hi Nomfundo great content☺I just want to know if you have a child, how possible is it to relocate with him. I mean in terms of the legalities involved like do they allow you to come with the child and the schools that side how expensive are they?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      Thank you. Yes, you can relocate with your family .

  • @daymaseko93
    @daymaseko93 Рік тому

    Hey Nomfundo. I've seen in your vlogs that you're saved. I wanted to ask where one can get a spiritual home (church) here in China. TIA

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      Hello, there are a few churches in Shanghai, but I've switched to a virtual church for personal reasons.

    • @daymaseko93
      @daymaseko93 Рік тому

      @@NomfundoMbatha May you please share the link. Thank you so much for the quick response.

  • @EverythingSomeGh
    @EverythingSomeGh Рік тому

    I'm planning to move to china soon to work. Are there expat groups I can join online?

  • @jabulilemkhwanazi9740
    @jabulilemkhwanazi9740 Рік тому

    Hey Nomfundo just stambled on your page , great content thank you. Just a quick question I heard u say you paid for ur BA while in China. Did u complete it before or while in China ?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      Hello, Jabulile. Thank you.
      I continued my BA when I moved to China. Also did my Honours while being here.

    • @tshiamosefike3672
      @tshiamosefike3672 Рік тому

      Oh, that's great! CONGRATULATIONS Nomfundo👩‍🎓 I thought you had to have a completed degree already in order to teach English in China

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому +1

      @@tshiamosefike3672 Thanks. I finished my B.Ed while still living in South Africa. I was talking about my other degrees here.

  • @nobu94
    @nobu94 Рік тому +1

    How much money on average should u have saved up to move to China

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      This should help: ua-cam.com/video/6v0it2wpj78/v-deo.html

  • @coritellastory
    @coritellastory 11 місяців тому

    Did you leverage fapian tax? Is it worth doing?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  11 місяців тому

      I don’t understand your questions?

    • @coritellastory
      @coritellastory 11 місяців тому

      @NomfundoMbatha i spelled it wrong, it is fapiao tax in china. the practice of paying taxes real time and submitting invoices monthly. do you do that?

  • @jeffreymorganbezuidenhout690

    Hi, great content.
    What is the tax rate in China?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      Thank you. Tax rates vary. Please Google for precise figures.

  • @Teacher_Zania
    @Teacher_Zania Рік тому

    Does your school not pay for your rent deposit when you get to the country?

    • @Teacher_Zania
      @Teacher_Zania Рік тому +1

      And rent*

    • @proofoflife7654
      @proofoflife7654 Рік тому +1

      Good question. My school covered it

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      Nope. Unless you have free accommodation. Some schools give out loans to new teachers, though. At least in Shanghai...

  • @m83kid
    @m83kid 2 місяці тому

    It sounds complicated to live there.

  • @nobu94
    @nobu94 Рік тому

    What agency did u use to get to China

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому

      Hello. Check my channel. That’s gonna help answer most of your ESL related questions.

  • @senzelokuhlenkabini6004
    @senzelokuhlenkabini6004 Рік тому +1

    Thank you for touching on this topic. I've heard that it's difficult to transfer money from China to a South African bank account, is this true?

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому +1

      You're welcome.
      No, it's not hard to transfer money.

    • @oshay6151
      @oshay6151 26 днів тому

      how did you do it?

  • @wandilewawa
    @wandilewawa Рік тому

    Did they exaggerate the dress code at work?😂😂😂😂😂 I hate it when people do that hey, just don’t mention something especially dress code if it’s not that deep.

    • @NomfundoMbatha
      @NomfundoMbatha  Рік тому +1

      They did. Semi formal what what. You get here bagqoka ophaqa. 💀😂

  • @NCUBELAWRENCE
    @NCUBELAWRENCE Рік тому

    Hello dear. How do i become an online English teacher