A comparatively low cost of living makes teaching English in China very attractive for foreign language experts who wants to change location, recent graduates, travelers, professional teachers and  for those neophytes in the field of English teaching career.

Teaching English in China is one great way to see diverse in terms of cultural heritage and most probably exciting parts in this world to live in. The low cost of living standards compared to most western countries makes working as a foreign language expert a great experience a completely new culture, learn a new language, learn a traditional sports, save enough money to pay off various loans back home or start a very rewarding career in the fast growing economy of China.

What is the cost of living in China?
If this your first time to land China and live in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, New Zealand or Ireland then chances are you will be surprise the cheap value when you buy food and other items. Unless you want to live in China's most modern cities like Shenzhen or Shanghai, you will have no problem living for a fraction of the price you are used to be your home country.

You can buy a freshly cooked healthy meal for less than $1.50 US dollar. A local breakfast will cost you in between $0.50 - $1.00 US dollar.

Keep in mind that the vast majority of China's population are peasants. An average wage in China is only around 600-800 RMB per month, with which people feed and house their family and often they have extended family to support. As a foreign language expert you will get a minimum of 3,000RMB per month plus accommodation and sometimes free electricity and water. If the price of the food was to rise too high too quickly, millions of its citizens will starve, chances are there would be a massive chaos and the communist party would be ousted quicker than you get a visa. The government will not allow that to happen. The Chinese government knows how potentially volatile the situation could be which is partly why official exchange rater are fixed and there are limitations on foreign investments and the outflow of hard foreign currency. Unless you want to teach in a major city like Beijing, Shenzhen or Shanghai, your cost of living in China is going to be relatively cheap.

Here is an indication of the sort of prices – In Chinese yuan or RMB – you would pay in a supermarket ( a place where the rich and elite shop) in one of China's most modern cities. These prices are indicative only, the actual price in smaller cities and local markets are most likely cheaper. The prices are quoted in Chinese yuan or RMB – use the XE currency converter to estimate your local equivalent.

Beverages: A can of coke/soft drink: 2.20, can of Chinese (Beijing) beer: 2.00, bottle water: 2.50, can of fruit juice: 3.00, Chinese spirits: 7.00, 1 Chinese liter beer: 3.50, Chinese tea is free in most places you eat. Fresh products: beef meat: 4.00/kg, chicken meat: 5.00/kg, tomatoes: 2.00/kg, mandarins: 3.00/kg, beans: 1.5/kg, mushrooms: 1.8/kg. * Clothing and Linen: China is the worldwide biggest exporter of clothing and linen products, chances are most of the clothing you are wearing now was made in China, everything is available cheaply so don't go overboard packing. A quilt donna: 40.00, women's bra: 20.00, 3 pairs of socks: 10.00, bath sandals: 10.00, women's stockings: 4.00, sheepskin bed cover: 70.00. Laundry: 1 kg washing powder: 2.50, washing detergent: 3.00. Toiletries: toothbrush: 2.00, 400ml. shampoo: 8.00, tampons: 6.50, toilet paper: 1.20/roll,moisturizinglotion:10.00. Household/Electrical: electric fan: 35.00, rice cooker: 100.00, TV Set: 1,000, stereo: 160.00