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Is the cost of living in China high?

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We asked people about the cost of living in China, they wrote...

"The cost of living in China varies greatly between regions, with generally higher costs of living in the major cities such as Beijing and Shanghai in comparison to other parts of the country. Rent for a nice one bedroom apartment in China can range from US$400 to US$1000 depending on location and size, while two bedroom apartments can range from US$600 to US$1500. Eating dinner at a moderately priced restaurant in China can cost anywhere from US$15 to US$50 depending on the location and quality of the restaurant," said another in China.

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Joshua Wood Joshua Wood, LPC is one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange and serves as Co-President of Expat Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange and Digital Nomad Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC Primetime). Joshua has a BA from Syracuse and a Master's in Clinical and Counseling Psychology from Fairleigh Dickinson University. Mr. Wood is also a licensed counselor and psychotherapist.

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