Cost of living Shanghai Family of 3

Member since 30 March 2018

larabseMember31 March 2018 11:04:09

Hello! I would like some help To analyse a job proposal. My husband received a working proposal for Shanghai in Pudong, near the airport. He is an electrical engineer and has 4 years of experience. We are a Family of 3, there's a baby on the way, for July. The proposal has monthly salary net 23,500 RMB or 3740 dollars. In addition to salary, the company will pay for medical and life insurance. However, housing is not included. Do you think this value is enough for a family of three (1 baby) to live comfortably?

liza-zhao Active member

Member since 02 July 2017

liza-zhaoActive member31 March 2018 12:22:44

Hi Larabse:
I am working for expats' families. It is better to include housing. Because the rental of house is very expensive. You should try to talk to the company and see If they can include this. Usually, the company can be responsible for this. Hope it can help you.

GraceLe91 New member

Member since 25 March 2018

GraceLe91New member01 April 2018 08:50:36

Hi Iarabse,
I’ve been moved in Shanghai for 1 month so I share your concern when deciding to live in 1 of the most expensive cities in the world. As Liza said, housing fee in Shanghai is pretty much costly. I did pay 6,000rmb for a lane-house 30sqm in French Concession. I’m not sure if the rental fee in Pudong is as much as downtown Shanghai or not. Besides, another 10,000rmb/person/mth for other costs.

ShanghaiDriver Active member

Member since 29 February 2016

ShanghaiDriverActive member02 April 2018 02:24:42

that's about 20k after tax, would be enough for a single junior professional in Shanghai. Definitely not enough for a family.
By the way, make sure you have a proper health insurance for all family members including METERNITY COVERAGE of at least RMB 60k.

rike yao Active member

Member since 19 October 2017

rike yaoActive member02 April 2018 09:19:46

Just for reference, house fee cost you about 3000-5000RMB( a house with about 80 sqm) for your family near Pudong airport.
other everyday life package fee for your famally costs about 2000- 3000 rmb, it depends.

for feed baby, suggest you prepare 50k for emergency usage.

hope helps.

Rike

Watermelon eat tomato Member

Member since 23 August 2018

Watermelon eat tomatoMember24 August 2018 16:29:45

NO,its not enough for a family ,if without housing unless you work too after baby delivered, and if you started work ,then you need hiring a nanny to take care of your baby ,then it will cost at least 4000 per month and provide a room and also food for the nanny., So, if without housing , No, its not enough.

Cycle_Mad Member

Member since 15 December 2018

Cycle_MadMember15 December 2018 08:22:25

Hi,
Sorry to piggy back on this post.
I’m considering a position in Shanghai, MinHang. It would include accommodation, which is across the road from work. I have a wife and 3 year old.
How much should I expect to spend on groceries in a month if I do not plan to each out much? 😬