Expenses Reviews
4.11 / 5 based on 87 reviews

Useful |
0
m l
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Family
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
Calling overseas is still very pricey and I spent more on housing in order for me to live at the same level of standard as I would in Australia or Holland.
Read more >
Housing, Telephone:
was more expensive than at home.
Nightlife, Travel, Food, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Take the subway instead of taxis if you want to go to the CBD. Imported goods can be very expensive (import tax)
Read more >

Useful |
0
Mark v
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I worked during my study abroad experience
Personal spending habits
Generally, everything is much cheaper than at home, and the purchase of a bike saved costs further
Read more >
Travel, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Financial surprise: Small household electronics eg kettles, toasters are more expensive in China than at home; despite being manufactured in China.
Cost-saving: A Bike, A bank that doesn't charge for withdrawals abroad.
Read more >

Useful |
2
Nicolas M
Expenses
Main source of funding:
A private grant
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
It was not legal for me to work
Personal spending habits
the life in china is very cheaper than in europe
Read more >
Housing, Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Food, Overall, Nightlife, Travel:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
bargaib! bargain! bargain!! the only way you can have chinese (real) prices.
Read more >

Useful |
1
yogi888
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Food: The cost of living (including all food-related expenses), is much lower in Beijing than in Toronto.
Read more >
Telephone, Travel, Nightlife, Housing:
was the same price as at home.
Overall, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items

Useful |
0
Shizuka
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Other
Other sources of funding:
Family
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Everything can be very cheap in Beijing.
Read more >
Housing, Nightlife, Telephone, Travel, Food, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
Bargain in chinese!
Read more >

Useful |
0
Gabriel S
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Personal savings
Other sources of funding:
none
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Prizes in China are generally very low.
Read more >
Telephone:
was the same price as at home.
Travel, Housing, Nightlife, Overall, Food:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand household items
Personal comments
By eating in local chinese restaurants you can save a lot of money.
Read more >