Response from James
Guangzhou
Submitted on April 8, 2025 at 04:45 AM
Monthly Income
24,000 RMB
Monthly Savings
I manage to save about 9,000 RMB each month.
Income Breakdown
Full-time at a training center (20,000 RMB) and private students (4,000 RMB)
Accommodation
4,500 RMB for a 1-bedroom apartment in Tianhe District. It's in an older building but renovated inside.
Monthly Expenses
Transportation
Transportation costs me about 400 RMB monthly using metro and occasional taxis.
Utilities
Utilities run about 380 RMB including all services.
Food
Around 3,200 RMB for food. I enjoy trying local restaurants and occasionally Western places.
Nightlife
About 1,500 RMB for nightlife activities.
Standard of Living
Comfortable middle-class lifestyle with occasional treats and short trips.
Local Bargains
Dim sum is both amazing and incredibly affordable compared to Western countries.
Minimum Survival Income
You need at least 12,000 RMB to cover basics, but 18,000 RMB for a comfortable lifestyle.