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cartago



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PostPosted: Sun May 12, 2013 3:22 pm    Post subject: Apartments in Beijing Reply with quote
I've got an offer for a job in China, the problem is they don't offer an apartment and it's in Beijing. What do you think the cost of a decent furnished apartment in Beijing would be? Obviously standards of what is decent vary, I'm saying a place that is reasonably modern or well kept up, not way out in the middle of nowhere, no insect infestations, etc. One thing I'm already thinking about is how it would probably not have the amenities of a teacher's apartment, like washing machine, or other secondary appliances.

Also, what is a decent salary in Beijing. I was last in China about 5 years ago and I wasn't in Beijing. I did visit there and thought it wasn't so expensive but then I wasn't living there.
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Harbin



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PostPosted: Sun May 12, 2013 3:30 pm    Post subject: Re: Apartments in Beijing Reply with quote
cartago wrote:
I've got an offer for a job in China, the problem is they don't offer an apartment and it's in Beijing. What do you think the cost of a decent furnished apartment in Beijing would be? Obviously standards of what is decent vary, I'm saying a place that is reasonably modern or well kept up, not way out in the middle of nowhere, no insect infestations, etc. One thing I'm already thinking about is how it would probably not have the amenities of a teacher's apartment, like washing machine, or other secondary appliances.

Also, what is a decent salary in Beijing. I was last in China about 5 years ago and I wasn't in Beijing. I did visit there and thought it wasn't so expensive but then I wasn't living there.


No apartment provided? I suggest you bring $6,000 - $8,000 start up cash.
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cartago



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PostPosted: Sun May 12, 2013 3:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
They said they would assist in finding an apartment. They also provide a temporary apartment to live in beforehand. On looking at the e-mail again it mentioned assistance in finding a shared apartment.
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rogerwilco



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PostPosted: Sun May 12, 2013 3:51 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
cartago wrote:
They said they would assist in finding an apartment. They also provide a temporary apartment to live in beforehand. On looking at the e-mail again it mentioned assistance in finding a shared apartment.


Financial assistance or point at an apartment building assistance ?
What about money for rental deposit, utilities deposits, etc. ?
Do you really want to share an apartment with a stranger ?
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choudoufu



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PostPosted: Sun May 12, 2013 3:56 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
rogerwilco wrote:
Do you really want to share an apartment with a stranger ?


in beijing, can you afford not to?
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Professional TEFLer



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PostPosted: Sun May 12, 2013 7:09 pm    Post subject: Re: Apartments in Beijing Reply with quote
cartago wrote:
I've got an offer for a job in China, the problem is they don't offer an apartment and it's in Beijing.


Is this a university? I thought all TEFLer's get a "free" apt as a part of the package? Or is this only for those who work for the public school system or the wonderful language schools.
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zactherat



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PostPosted: Mon May 13, 2013 4:15 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
cartago wrote:
What do you think the cost of a decent furnished apartment in Beijing would be? Obviously standards of what is decent vary, I'm saying a place that is reasonably modern or well kept up, not way out in the middle of nowhere, no insect infestations, etc.


4500 yuan per month, plus about 400 for bills. Moving in will probably mean a deposit equivalent to 2 months' rent, plus the first month's rent itself obviously. Modern places will have a washing machine and a TV, but put aside another 2000 for things like bed linen, pots and pans, etc.

When I moved in to my place it cost me 14 000 yuan all told, although that was some time ago now.

Some places ask for 6 or even 12 months' rent up front..
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Kysorb



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PostPosted: Mon May 13, 2013 8:25 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
In Beijing a decent starting salary should be around 10000 + some extra money for the apartment.


Where you are living is going to change your apartment costs a lot.

I live in a brand new great apartment on the outside of the city for 3500 a month. but if your closer to the center of town you could be looking at 5000+
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