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What is the average expat salary in Shanghai?
All expats should look at a salary range from 10,000 to 30,000 RMB/month. You can get offers less than that, but you don’t need to accept them. There are more than enough places that will hire you for more. The normal range is from around 15,000 to 23,000 RMB/month depending where you live and what you do.
What is Shanghai like for expats?
Shanghai is a very safe place to live as an expat. It was ranked one of the safest cities in China because of its low crime rates. While most crimes are limited to pick-pocketing and minor thefts on public transport, expats are advised to keep to well-lit areas of the city at night.
Where do foreigners hang out in Shanghai?
The Bund or Waitan (外滩) in Chinese, is a classic place to find foreigners. Being the most popular attraction in the whole city, the Bund is an appealing place to go. Besides locals and Chinese citizens coming to visit this area, a lot of guests from outside China preferred to spend time there.
What is an expat package?
While less common, one might also find the expat package includes the cost of membership to a local golf club, yacht club, gym, etc. – and include subscriptions to magazines, newspapers and trade journals of choice. Standard benefits such as bonuses, annual leave, medical leave and insurance should always be available.
How do you meet people in Shanghai?
An Extrovert’s Guide to Shanghai: 10 Ways to Interact
- JOIN A DAMA DANCE GROUP.
- DANCE IN A NIGHT CLUB.
- LAUGH AT A COMEDY CLUB.
- LEARN FROM A KITE FLYING GROUP.
- OFFER TO TEACH ENGLISH TO A LOCAL.
- START A CONVERSATION WITH A LOCAL…
- TRY AN EVENING CLASS THAT WILL TEACH YOU MORE ABOUT CHINA.
- IMPROVE YOUR CHINESE COOKING.
Does Shanghai have a red light district?
A century on, the red light bars and opium dens may be gone, but Shanghai remains an alluring prospect after dark.
Where is the nightlife in Shanghai?
Shanghai bars and club areas. The Bund (外滩; wàitān) is the most popular but often the most expensive area to go clubbing. What makes it so pricey is that most clubs have an amazing view of Pudong and the Huangpu River. One of the most exclusive bars in Shanghai is Bar Rouge, a lounge with a French-Shanghai atmosphere.