What is a good expat salary in Shanghai?
The average annual income of expats in Shanghai was $202,200 last year, more than double the global average and much higher than other Asian cities like Hong Kong, Singapore and Tokyo, according to the 2017 Expat Explorer survey by HSBC that was released on Tuesday.
Is Shanghai a good place 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.
How many expats are in Shanghai?
Home to more than 200,000 expats, Shanghai accommodates the largest expat population in the Chinese mainland.
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.
Is living in Shanghai hard?
Sustaining a western lifestyle in Shanghai is far easier than in any other Chinese city and getting easier all the time. Settling in to life in Shanghai is doubtless easier because English is more widely spoken than in other Chinese cities, but it can be tough even so.
Where do the expats live in Shanghai?
Expats in Shanghai are mostly concentrated in popular neighborhoods like Jing’an district, Pudong, and the Former French Concession. Within these regions, you can expect them to live just like back home, partying and eating out with fellow expats in Shanghai for as long as they desire.
What is nightlife like in China?
The majority of bars and clubs you find in China will play foreign, mostly English music. Often following a trip to a nightclub, Chinese people love to sing to their hearts content until the wee hours of the morning. It is usually sunrise by the time a Chinese night out finishes!
How do I make new friends 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.
Do expats in China get paid more?
Although expat salary packages in China are less attractive these days than in the past, expats who are ‘hired in’ from outside of China will earn much more than expats who are appointed locally. This simple maxim is true in the overwhelming majority of expat cases.