Long term programs:
The average salary the teachers will receive for teaching at a school will be 4500 RMB. Although necessary transportation, accommodations and food are covered by the program we do not cover personal items. Some teachers may wish to buy souvenirs, clothes and treat themselves out to nice hotel or restaurant. In China these things will be cheaper than in the states, but these little expenses add up. If you plan to travel during your vacations plan on spending $500 a week for budget travel.

General Expenses in China:
As your basic cost of living is provided, you will be able to maintain a fairly high standard of living or save a large percentage of your salary.
Here are some examples of goods you might buy in China:
 ---Average meal: $1 USD
  ---Taxi in big city: $1.50 for a couple kilometers
 ---Taxi in small city: .50 cents for a couple of kilometers
 ---Bus: .20 Cents
---Pair of pants: $6.00 USD
 ---Light Jacket: $6.00 USD
  ---Entrance to upscale club in major city: $10 USD
 ---Decent hotel in major city: $40 USD a night
 ---Decent hotel in small city: $15 USD a night
 ---If you go to the big cities you can expect to find all the name brand prices for goods that will be the same price as in America or Europe. There are many coffee and ice cream bars that have prices comparable with American prices as well. It’s just as easy to spend all your money as it is to keep a comfortable budget.