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Forums > Living in Kunming > How much do we need in Kunming?

Is this a simple question, or what?

The question states; "... in Kunming". Flying back to the USA isn't living in Kunming. Even so, a couple of years at 3,000 yuan/month could easily produce two return air tickets.

The question states; "... Chinese standard (Meaning a Kunming version of your US standard).

Who buys a house? Well, some. But who expects to buy a house with their Chinese salary?

At retirement age, your government will send you a pension cheque, sufficient to live on.

It would be nice to have a car to travel around China but, again, it states, "... in Kunming". And my guess is that less than 10% of Kunming ex-pats have a car.

The question states; "need" - want has a different meaning.

Does that simplify the question somewhat?

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Forums > Living in Kunming > How much do we need in Kunming?

Dan, we share a similar character, we're both trouble makers. But it is a serious question. So, why not define 'comfortable' as an adequate standard of living ... your Chinese standard (Each persons individual standard).

Personally, I think that 3,000 yuan would be fine ... hoping that employers are not reading this.

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Considering the HUGE ecconomic disparity between the few rich and many poor in China, it could be said (as Tiger did) that the poor are being utilized.

I detect, between the lines of some posts, a sense of concern that ex-pats don't worry about paying too little, but too much - and having other ex-pat friends refer to them as 'stupid'.

Is it fair to ask, 'How many of you hire housekeepers in the States?' And, by the way, no one has ever said that Chinese housekeepers should be paid at US rates.

How much does an ex-pat couple need for a comfortable living each month, in Kunming - not including a housekeeper? Let's start at 3,000 yuan.

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To put the death penalty into some perspective the article details the following values: US$4 million, Yuan41 million, Yuan27 million, Yuan19 million, and Yuan4 million. Now, consider the wage of the average worker.

I can usually agree with capital punishment for 1st degree murder, but this is China.

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At first glance this doesn't sound such a bad idea. But, in my opinion, it's a 'BandAid' response.

Wen Jiabo isn't such a bad person, in fact, in a fully democratic country he would pass as an acceptable, hard-working, prime minister. Nevertheless, to relieve graduates of the responsibility of repaying their student loans — there are other ways to reduce that burden (assuming that it is a burden for all of them).

Anyone who is familiar with Southwest China (Yunnan?) knows that there aren't any positions available for Northeast China graduates to fill.

The communist ideology that permits government to make people relocate at will, goes against the statements of a 'harmonious' society, whether we are talking about students relocating to the countryside or, for other reasons, relocating to areas of unrest.

I only hope that those graduates apply for positions before making the journey in order, for one thing, that their diplomas, etc., are checked for credibility, because they will not arrive with smiles on their face, and workers with a grudging attitude could be a political nightmare.

The huge number of university graduates is related to the over abundance of universities which are being built, or extended, every day. There are too many examples of students with a 'fail' grade being awarded a degree. The money would be better spent building many more high schools in the rural areas where the students should remain until fully qualified for university entrance (should that be their intended destination).

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This story, and its' accompanying 'related article' can only be described as extraordinary. Governments, at all levels, must have their attention drawn to the seriousness of the situation. But, as long as the restaurants have fish on the menu, everything may seem acceptable.
Sorry to be cynical - so easy in China.

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I would like to send my best wishes for a healthy and happy new year especially to the staff of Salvador's.
Additionally, I should like to say that there is plenty of unrelated police evidence to suggest that the eventual 'official' story may need a pinch of salt. For example, congratulations to the PSB for, now, solving the bus bombing!
Again, Happy New Year.

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This restaurant is totally overwhelmed whenever the 4th floor is opened ... especially at weekends.

The kitchen is too small, and the kitchen staff too inexperienced. As others have said, it isn't difficult to learn that an 'appetizer' is a 'starter' and should be served before the main course.

To explain that the kitchen is "Too busy" should mean. 'CLOSE THE TOP FLOOR!'

The owner must recruit more staff from India, and spend more time at the restaurant (He hasn't been here here for three months).

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Poor service, certainly. Exagerated ego, probably.

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'American' breakfast with Yunnan tea ... No thank you!
I yearn for fresh bread somewhere.

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I am considering a visit to Kunming soon.
This information confuses me. There is another hotel on the opposite side of the street (opposite the university's West Gate) that is also called (as far as I remember) Yunnan University Hotel.
It is much less expensive.
Hotel reviews are much needed.