As an expat, traveler, or tourist, you may have wondered: What is the cost of living in China in 2025? China is a massive country, so it's practically impossible to definitively answer this question for every city or situation. However, having some general guidelines for of the average living costs in China can be really beneficial if you are torn on your decision to move to China or cannot … [Read more...] about What is the Cost of Living in China in 2025? (Comparison)
Tips & Tricks for Living in China
Check out this collection of tips, tricks and expert advice for living in China from the Travel China Cheaper archives!
Best International Moving Companies 2025 | Tips & Recommendations
So you've either decided to move internationally or back to your home country. Along with feelings of anticipation and excitement for the move, wondering what to do with your household of furniture and personal possessions is likely also weighing heavily on your mind. How does it work using an international moving company? And how do you find the best international moving … [Read more...] about Best International Moving Companies 2025 | Tips & Recommendations
How to Rent an Apartment in China 2025 | Tips, Tricks, & Advice
Are you looking at renting an apartment in China in 2025? Renting a Chinese apartment is likely to be a process far different than anything you have experienced before, so my hope here is to provide some insider tips and resources to help you along the way. Whether you need help searching for a flat in China, knowing what to look for, or even how to sign a fair rental contract in China, this … [Read more...] about How to Rent an Apartment in China 2025 | Tips, Tricks, & Advice
Best Virtual Mailbox Services for Travelers in 2025
What is the best virtual mailbox service to use in 2025? For those expats and digital nomads traveling abroad, a virtual mailbox service is a handy tool that allows you to remotely manage your physical mail back home. A few years back, I made the switch to a digital mailbox for my snail mail and I can't remember how I managed without it! It's been that valuable to me and my business. No doubt … [Read more...] about Best Virtual Mailbox Services for Travelers in 2025
China Rental Contract | 5 Questions to Ask Before Signing in 2025
Before you sign a rental contract in China, it pays to do your homework. If you’re lucky, your employer will find and rent the apartment for you, but in most cases you’re going to need to know how to negotiate your own rental contract in China. Here are the questions you need to answer before you sign. We’ve already covered how to find a good apartment in China, but the problem most of the … [Read more...] about China Rental Contract | 5 Questions to Ask Before Signing in 2025
Free Chinese Rental Contract Template | 2025 Edition
If you're looking to download a free Chinese rental contract template to use when signing a lease for an apartment in China, you've come to the right place. I'd like to share with you not only a good China rental contract template that you can download for 2025, but also a premium Chinese-English bilingual rental contract that you can use as well. The fact is that as you go around looking for … [Read more...] about Free Chinese Rental Contract Template | 2025 Edition