Originally Posted by
kb1992
Calm down, Mr. Ambassador.
jiejie = 姐姐
I was merely making a point that China could be very expensive. To say China is cheaper than SIN or S. Korea is a myth. SHA, PEK, CAN already are among the most expensive cities in the world. Travelers don't go to Yinchuan only?
In fact, with weaker dollar and higher inflation, China is getting more and more expensive. Not many people can argue with that.
None of us dispute the latter (bolded) point, but BJ, SH, and GZ are still far cheaper than Seoul or Singapore.
While it's true that a cottage industry, catering to the needs of the Chinese with Ferraris at obnoxious price points, has emerged, the rest of us get along quite comfortably without breaking bank.
Furthermore, I know many people (waitresses, taxi drivers, office assistants) in BJ and SH who earn less than $300 per month, yet they're not starving to death. $300 per month would not fly in Seoul or Singapore.