akintraveler
American expat in China
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About me
American
Lives in Suzhou
Registration: 02 February 2012
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New to Suzhou..can I survive by musicman1471
Hello All... First post on here. I am currently living and working in Switzerland as a music teacher and I have been offered a job in Suzhou with the following package. I start August 1st...scary!!! All prices are in RMB I was wondering will it be ...
Oh, Yes You will be quiet Happy, There will be many Girls chasing you all over China, There cost are much less then your salary. You should be able to live life to its fullest and save a bundle. Just remember when renting an appartment, You can ... Read More
So Tell Me About Suzhou....... by tominharar
Leaving Ethiopia after some good years here teaching public health at one of the national universities. It's been great but I'm ready for a new adventure and I always wanted to live in China. So, I'm coming to Suzhou. In preparation for my move, I ...
Your housing will be the biggest cost, You can find a nice place for 4 or 5k ( RMB ) per month, Keep in mind if you look at a home and they want 5k, you can most likely get it for 4,500 or less. There are a lot of homes here for rent and many more ... Read More
Can I live on USD$2000 a month in Suzhou? by tominharar
Retired university professor (public health) from USA. I would like to live in Suzhou long-term. Can I live on $2,000 a month? Nothing extravagant, but comfortable. Not into bars and expensive parties. Just want to enjoy life, learn the language and ...
Sure you can, You will need to rent a small apartment away from the xpac group. 4 or 5K per month. I will be Ok if your just looking for simple living. Food is cheap if you keep to local food, Western resturants tend to be expensive. Good Luck Read More