Life In China - The Cost Of Living In Beijing

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In this series, I explore some of the questions that you, the viewer, most frequently ask me about Life in China.
In this episode, I take a look at 'The Cost Of Living In Beijing'. As Beijing is the capital of China is the cost of living different from other cities in China? Check it out to find out more.
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@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

People have been asking for this one for a while, so I hope you like it! We released another 'Cost Of Living In China' last year when we lived in the city of Nanjing you can compare the prices if you are thinking about moving to China... ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-KR_khyixrHg.html&t Check out my other 'Life In China' videos here ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-uqZAlfYcOcY.html If you like this then don't forget to hit that subscribe button, thanks for the support guys! ru-vid.com

@jameschang3100 3 года назад

Hi Nico how are you ??

@salvinpark 5 лет назад

Those grading and edits are impeccable. You have the highest production values among the youtubers covering China related topics. Keep up the good work Nico.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Wow, that is such a kind comment. I'm really pleased you like my content and please continue to watch and share :)

@squarepeg1023 5 лет назад

Glad we finally managed to release this one! Beijing is such an awesome city and well worth the extra cost of living!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

haha yeah its taken a little while! I know I'm so happy we moved here!

@comradestrawberry1876 5 лет назад

I know a lot of friends from Tianjin who work in Beijing, and none of them would move there :p They take the inter-city train in the morning, it's pretty mindblowing how it's under 30mins.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

It's crazy how fast the train gets here from Tianjin, quicker than going from one side of the city to another. haha well that is a preference, Tianjin is a nice city and much cheaper I think it's great for families and a lot more relaxing.... but if you like city life and want to party and it be a bit more westernised then you can't beat Beijing!.

@bobhuang2944 4 года назад

The irony is that it takes only 30 minutes going from Tianjin to Beijing by high-speed rail, but going from my home in Tianjin to the train station is an hour, and another hour to go from Beijing train station to my other home in Beijing by subway, or forever by car...

@chenyuelu1551 4 года назад

@@Nicofilms actually I think Tianjin is more westernized than Beijing cuz Tianjin has many western style buildings that will definitely make u feel like in a Western country lol.

@Adventures2U 5 лет назад

Great video! Love how you break everything down in categories! Keep up the great work!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you for watching I hope you found it useful!

@romieewayne1948 5 лет назад

Love watching your videos, I currently live in Beijing and part of this video was filmed in front of my Hutong! Keep the tips coming!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you for watching, I'm so pleased you like them! Oh really? which bit? We filmed a lot of it where we live so maybe we are neighbors haha

@streetsofasia8895 5 лет назад

Really great and informative video. Keep up the great work!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you that's so kind, I'm pleased you liked it!

@kelseighingram 5 лет назад

Thanks for sharing, Nico! I've been living in Beijing and honestly the only thing I pay more for than I did in the States is my rent. Probably going to save for a while to get a somewhat nicer place but I do like how close my current home (in the Olympic Village area) is to work!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

I love that area the Forest Park is so nice! Yeah same here I lived in a smaller city so my rent was similar to Nanjing but if I lived in London then I actually think Beijing would be cheaper!

@ngdlxz 4 года назад

yeah, buying a beer at a bar in a major city in the states is about the same as in beijing, $5 or 25 rmb. Beer are so much cheaper in London.

@jameschang3100 3 года назад

That's nice , Hi

@sabinaeinstein 4 года назад

Such a useful and beautiful channel, thanks a bunch for all your tips! Sending you my gratitude & much love!

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Aw thank you Sabina that really means a lot. I'm pleased you enjoy watching my videos. :)

@jameschang3100 3 года назад

@@Nicofilms I always enjoy it each time I watch them

@August-hc9ke 5 лет назад

Love your video's Quality!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you for watching, I'm so pleased you like it.

@livinglikelani6118 5 лет назад

This video was great and so informative! Can’t wait for the next one :) 20 days till we get to Beijing

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Wow so soon! Good luck with the move, I'm pleased you found it helpful :)

@eChineseLearning-school 5 лет назад

Let us get you started learning Chinese online. We have a trial class for travel Chinese phrases you can take if you are interested.

@aes71 4 года назад

Jeez...your channel is too much under-rated for your content

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Oh thank you that is so kind, I'm really pleased you like it. Please feel free to share and spread the word, I appreciate the help :)

@CWu-di9sj 5 лет назад

Your videos are getting better and better.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Aw thank you that is so kind, we are always trying to improve on the last one.

@andrewmcintyre1311 4 года назад

Hi Nico loving the channel! Im moving to China to teach.... Soon hopefully.!! ... No surprise covid has slowed the process down, a lot but really looking forward to it! Vids are making me feel a lot more confident about going so thankyou!!! ☺️

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Hey Andrew that is awesome! Where are you planning on moving too? I'm pleased I can help and I hope you get a chance soon.

@andrewmcintyre1311 4 года назад

@@Nicofilms Hi Nico thanks for your reply. 😁 I will be teaching art in a school in Nantong , i think i will be living smwhere in Jiangsu!. 🤞. Cant wait!!.

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

@@andrewmcintyre1311 Oh how exciting and nice you will be teaching art. That is a great area as there are lots of nice cities nearby to travel too.

@George182HD 5 лет назад

Thanks for this, moving to Beijing next month and can’t wait, could you possibly go over what camera equipment you use?

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Great, I'm pleased you found it helpful. What are you moving to Beijing for? Sure! I have all my kit here kit.com/Nicofilms

@bubu_lubu 5 лет назад

really enjoyed the little montage in the beginning 💕

@bubu_lubu 5 лет назад

+ I love how many clips you guys use in the video, always interesting and never boring to watch

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Aw thank you we really appreciate your feedback and work hard to make it interesting for the viewer. Thanks for watching I'm so pleased you like it! :)

@jameschang3100 3 года назад

That's true it's really awesome

@randomhumans1395 5 лет назад

Thank you for making it!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

No problem! I hope you found it useful!

@lord_9923 5 лет назад

@@Nicofilms Rosberg?!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@lord_9923 Sorry, I'm not sure what you mean?

@lord_9923 5 лет назад

I thought your channel has a relationship with Nico Rosberg’s channel.The famous Finnish racer.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@lord_9923 No, I guess its just a coincidence that we share a first name. I had to google him as I had no idea who he was so I was very confused.

@ingridonthego2995 5 лет назад

This is very useful info indeed. Would never guessed how expensive it can get 😱 especially accomodation

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you! Yeah, unfortunately, its quite expensive in Beijing and Shanghai for accommodation, but general living expenses are pretty cheap considering its a capital!

@micconiko 4 года назад

Mamma mia Nico.. You are English and your accent and your explanation, your way to talk is sooooooo understandable.. I wish I could you are my English teacher.. Ciaooo and very good job

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Thank you, I'm pleased you find it clear :)

@NeverTurnOffTheAmp 4 года назад

Nice vid! Is there a reason you're wearing a Northern Germany sports club's windbreaker, though? :D

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

haha I bought it from a vintage shop as I loved the colour and it was an Adidas jacket. I didn't even look at the back. Thanks for watching I hope you found it helpful!

@zeldamachina6305 5 лет назад

Coool, this video proves to me that I bet China is so cool and luxuriously asian, I love the video. Keep them coming Nico!!!! Wo ai Zhongguo!!!!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Awesome! Thanks for watching!!

@zeldamachina6305 5 лет назад

@@Nicofilms Of course. You don't need to thank me.

@LeonOnlinee 5 лет назад

The thumbnail is everything 🤞

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

haha I'm pleased you like it!

@simranchawla6 5 лет назад

Amazing video Nico! I had been waiting for this one. I am glad you covered almost everything here. One thing that I wanted to ask. Is it like we can find fruits and vegetables and other grocery items cheaper in one district of Beijing than the other? Because many people have told me that you have to hunt the cheap places because otherwise groceries are pretty expensive, especially near the major universities. And I was also told that wudaokou is expensive but you said beer is cheap there so I don't know what to believe xD

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you I'm pleased you found it helpful! To be honest I haven't really shopped for groceries in other districts only near where I live. Most fruit and vegetables near me are pretty reasonable especially if you shop in season. Everything is comparable though I am happy to spend money on these and cook as I enjoy that but a lot of the time people just eat out as you can get noodles for ¥10. Wudaokou is a student area so there might be some expensive parts but there are many student bars where you can get beer for pretty cheap. It all boils down to where you are from and what you are used to. Beijing is a capital city so it is of course more expensive, but I'm from the UK and London is so much more expensive then here. Do you know where you will be living when you come to Beijing?

@simranchawla6 5 лет назад

@@Nicofilms I'd be living either in PKU dorms or in wudaokou from September this year. And I am from India, from the capital but we still get things really cheap here so I don't know how expensive it is going to be for me in Beijing. On top of that, I am vegetarian xD So, since I'd be doing a hell lot of cooking myself so grocery expense is a real worry for me.

@simranchawla6 5 лет назад

And I would love to meet you when I am in Beijing! 😄❤️

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Ah yeah I can understand your concern, coming from the UK it isn't as big of a jump. I find the general day to day costs pretty cheap the biggest expense is rent.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Good luck with your move I'm sure you will settle in just fine. Let me know when you do!

@guestonearth1274 4 года назад

Great

@temmiesjourney6003 4 года назад

Thank you so much for the informative video! This is a lot of help

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

You are so welcome I'm glad it was helpful!

@user-so4pe7xg2t 3 года назад

视频好棒

@joanajoyyee9490 4 года назад

i do'nt know much about china except from the knowledges i learned from you but some of my friends who have been to hongkong and macau said that the prices are reasonably cheap compared to japan and korea...( both countries is on my list i wish to visit )

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Yeah I think it is much cheaper than Japan. Hong kong is quite pricy but mainland China certainly is cheaper. The rent in Beijing is the only pricy thing everything else is pretty reasonable.

@NicoNMY 5 лет назад

Really love this video and we have the same name, lol! I would like to remake this video for my city.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thanks for watching I'm pleased you like it. What city do you live in? haha that's weird!

@NicoNMY 5 лет назад

I live in Wuxi, Jiangsu Province.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@NicoNMY Cool! I've not been but I used to live in Jiangsu province

@samuelshang9479 5 лет назад

nice

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you for watching!

@irfaanbuckus9268 4 года назад

Hi Nico. I hope you're well. I am in the process of applying for English teaching jobs in Beijing as we speak. Is it possible for me to follow you on your other socials and perhaps also get your own advice an guidance on certain issues such as tax on salaries etc

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Yeah of course! Feel free to ask anything you like and hopefully I can help :)

@user-fw3jr2of7v 4 года назад

I'm your loyal audience👊👊

@user-js5ow4qn3q 5 лет назад

wellmade flim!!!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you! I'm pleased you liked it!

@ngdlxz 4 года назад

Actually, the Baidumap can track how long will the bus get to your station, plan routes, and notify you when it's your destination. I think it's a better alternative to apple map when you are in China. Not sure if they provide english version tho

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Thanks for the tip! Yes I think it is in Chinese but its good to have!

@user-lj3dr2vl2f 5 лет назад

Hope you can update your video more quickly for the style of the video is so nice.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you that is so kind! We would love to make more but we both work full time and try to keep them high quality so we just can't find enough time in the day haha

@user-lj3dr2vl2f 5 лет назад

@@Nicofilms Yeah I see, thank you for your reply😂I feel quite suprised because it is the first time that a youtuber reply my comment. Have a good time in China!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@user-lj3dr2vl2f haha well I'm pleased I was your first. I try and reply to all my comments as people have taken the time to make them!

@user-lj3dr2vl2f 5 лет назад

@@Nicofilms so kind of you😁😁😁

@Nic.Z 4 года назад

I believe the supermarket where you shop prices the items beyond the city’s average.

@user-ti3by4ln3u Год назад

YES! As a native Chinese, we find cheap things in shopping websites like Taobao and Pinduoduo (JingDong is not cheap). Everything from supermarket are more expensive than the 'average price' in our daily life, but the quality can be better.

@seb_the_panda.369 3 года назад

If i am working in china and i have a worker visa, they can denied my visa without a valid reason???

@user-ft9tw9zw5p 4 года назад

There is a lots of stree foods behind the small buliding out of downtown

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

That might be a bit vague, Beijing is quite big haha

@meredithyu2635 4 года назад

Haha we don’t rly go to METRO to stock up food .. just go on Meituan for grocery delivery once in a while

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

We bulk buy from metro for like a few months, I hate online shopping I'm old school hahaha

@AngelSoto-nf6or 5 лет назад

I’m going to Beijing next year. Can I purchase the forbidden city and Jingshan park ticket before I fly there? Also when you went to Cafe Zarah what was the Bao buns called that tasted like pizza? Additionally I read that the DiDi app only works on WiFi is this true?

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Hi that's awesome that you are coming to Beijing. What time of year are you coming? Unfortunately, I think the Forbidden City tickets that you get in advance need to be booked by a Chinese person. When you come to China your hotel should be able to book these for you. You don't need to get a ticket in advance for Jingshan park I believe. They are called Baozza they are a brand from Shanghai that make them and they are amazing. You can also by these frozen from some places. Didi only works with the internet you are right.

@juliehayden123 5 лет назад

How do you deal with the air quality variation? I here many people wear a mask. Great quality video I really enjoyed it.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Hi Julie, yes many people wear masks on bad days but the pollution is not as bad as everyone thinks. You can see on your AQI on your phone if its bad and take precautions. It's a bit like weather some days are bad and some are not. I actually feel it is better here in Beijing than when I lived in Nanjing last year. We also have an air filter in our house which keeps the air clean.

@comradestrawberry1876 5 лет назад

The trick is 3 letters: N95 :p N95 is an industrial standard mask grade made by 3M that can filter 80nm+ non-oil based pollutants at 95% efficiency, and it's very cheap as well. Honestly though, these years (after 2012-ish) the pollutions aren't that bad. Maybe a few bad days in the winter.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you for this, it's really helpful!

@jameschang3100 3 года назад

@botbot3698 3 года назад

Pretty reasonable tbh

@QuotesandFactsChannel 4 года назад

Hi Nico - I'm just curious if there's any call center jobs for english speaker in beijing ? :) I'm just curious.

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

To be honest I have no idea I'm sorry.

@davidhodges1721 5 лет назад

I definitely like your helmet absolutely funky colour

@squarepeg1023 5 лет назад

It's so fashionable!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

hahah thank you, I couldn't find one which fitted my small head, so this is a children's bike helmet - hence the colour haha

@angel-hack 2 года назад

❤❤❤

@fernandoq.5487 4 года назад

*including lots of wine!!! :D

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

haha you can't go to metro without stocking up on the essentials!

@JW-ph8kw 4 года назад

I cannot believe you even have a bike in BJ, I grew up in BJ but live in Australia for more than a decade. When I come back to BJ, I wouldn't know how to ride an ebike 😅

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

hahaha yeah it was a bit nerve wracking at first but I love it, especially on a summers day.

@arunbhat8625 4 года назад

Love CHINA from INDIA. Visit MUMBAI in INDIA.

@comradestrawberry1876 5 лет назад

2:29 You know Nico is knowledgeable about China when she picks out the cucumber flavoured chips

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

hahaha I find these crips very strange but I kind of like them. My favourite flavour here in China is the numb and spicy hotpot flavour have you tried these?

@comradestrawberry1876 5 лет назад

Nico Yep, they’re good. What I really like are the lamb kebab flavor, I don’t know if they still make those.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@comradestrawberry1876 OOh I don't think I've had them I will look out for them!

@camacamouflage 2 года назад

It would be better if you had the GBP conversions also.

@robertzoufood 24 дня назад

Its like around £1 to ¥9.5

@javiermiranda-lozano9184 5 лет назад

What about books? I'm a bookworm and i'm curious if there are english language bookstores? Are they expensive? And what about coffee shops? Is it cheaper there or about the same as in the west? Thanks!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Yes, there are English language bookstores all over China or at least a section in bookstores. I have not bought any books as I'm not a big reader and so I only have what I brought from home. Coffee is about the same as in the West but there is a big coffee culture and lots of coffee shops. I made a video about some of my favourites here in Beijing ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-Ef_rlzuUcTg.html

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

I actually went to a bookshop last night called 'The Bookworm' for a comedy show in Sanlitun Beijing, I think you would like it there :)

@javiermiranda-lozano9184 5 лет назад

@@Nicofilms Thanks so much!!! I will definitely check it out when I go!!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@javiermiranda-lozano9184 Not problem!

@marryme2298 5 лет назад

Costco will be opening soon in Beijing you will have more option then

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Oh that's good to know. I've not been to a Costco yet!

@douyin1122 3 года назад

👍👍👍

@marryme2298 5 лет назад

Accommodation is biggest part of expenditure to live in Beijing

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

It really is! Everything else is pretty reasonable especially compared to other capital cities but the accommodation is pricey!

@qszuo7437 4 года назад

Ebike is a wonderful choice

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

It really is haha!

@jt5041 3 года назад

Happy❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️👍❤️

@telmoassuncao6250 5 лет назад

Hi! Love your videos. I'm going to Beijing from 21 to 24 august for my birthday. Can you recommend some good and cheap restaurants. My hotel is in Beitucheng area and of course would be a pleasure if you join us for a walk or eat some day. Thank you for your help

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you I am so pleased you like them! Happy Birthday I'm sure you will have a great time! I'm not very familiar with this area I'm afraid but I'm sure you will find some great places near by. I would recommend trying to go for duck when you are in Beijing. Jingzun duck restaurant is very good quality and reasonably priced for a good meal! You will also find lots of good local places in the hutong areas where you can get some noodles for ¥10. What are your plans when you come to Beijing?

@telmoassuncao6250 5 лет назад

@@Nicofilms HI! We will visit the main places on the first and 3rd day. The forbidden city, summer Palace, etc. On the second day (my birthday) we will try to go to China Great Wall in Jinshanling by public transportation. We are also school teacher (so... Not so rich lol). Thank you

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@telmoassuncao6250 Oh great, sounds like a busy Beijing schedule, it sounds like you will fit a lot in. I have been to the Jinshanling part of the wall it is very beautiful but a little far. We ended up getting a private taxi so please let me know how easy it is to get the bus to the area!

@xxooxx69 5 лет назад

You don’t buy essentials via local shop , We do shopping with our phones .plenty of apps offer u discounted food ,fruit, everything u name it ..but u have to understand Chinese first .,., Just give u a example I bought 24 qty sweet melons online for $40RMB... that’s $6usd

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

haha yeh you are right a lot of people do shop via their phone, unfortunately I'm old school and I like to see what I'm buying. Plus like you said I need to understand Chinese which, unfortunately I don't. 😖

@marryme2298 5 лет назад

Do u interact with other expats tubers in Beijing

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Yeh, I know a couple of other RU-vidrs here in Beijing! Some good friends of ours!

@chiranjeevidevaraj650 5 лет назад

Great video! Greater Clickbait 😁👌🏻

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

haha thanks and thanks! I'm pleased you liked it :)

@墨紫月 4 года назад

Do you have private health insurance ?

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

My company provides me with health insurance. If you are coming to work here it's a good thing to get included in your contract.

@墨紫月 4 года назад

Nico thank you. I am consisting living in China on part time basis after retirement, in 4 years. BJ is my home town. Have a place to live, in BJ, finding quality health care is a concern.

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

@@墨紫月 I am sure there are many insurance companies but unfortunately, my company sorts it for me so I don't know much about it.

@user-vg7mo6kc9c 5 лет назад

omg i recognized DongSi and 684 bus

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Yes!! This is near where I live :)

@Gaiafreak6969 5 лет назад

Are you an expat? What was your transition to China like? Would you say it's a better place to carve out a future for those discouraged by life in the west?

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Yes I am an expat I have been living in China for 2 and a half years. China has given me more opportunities than the UK could I don't regret moving here at all. The transition really depends on what you are like and how much you have traveled. We found it quite easy as we were in South America prior to moving but I know some people it was their first time out of the country and it can be a culture shock.

@Gaiafreak6969 5 лет назад

Thanks for the answer, I definitely want to do more research on how to begin that process. Great youtube channel, I think channels like this help facilitate greater empathy and understanding for those who might otherwise be led towards (racist) hostility towards countries that compete with us

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@Gaiafreak6969 Thank you, that is so kind. There are lots of jobs available in China it depends on what you want to do. You need to be able to qualify for a working Z visa and if you do then you shouldn't have a problem.

@johnkiel1000 4 года назад

Someday i would get drunk in beijing in one of those cozy bar..!!😂

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Yeah there are lots of cool bars here I love it!

@marcowu6571 5 лет назад

Looks pretty expensive. Are you able to save some money if you earn 20k/month?

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

It really depends on where you are from originally to compare it to. I am from the UK and it is far cheaper in comparison only the rent is more expensive but if I lived in London then Beijing would be cheaper for rent. I also share with my boyfriend so rent/bills/food etc would essentially be half as we share. We are still able to save money but we also have two incomes coming in which makes it easier. I know lots of people who don't live with a partner though in shared housing which are saving just fine. It also depends on what sort of social life you have. If you only eat western food and drink craft beer then chances are you wouldn't save much.

@marcowu6571 5 лет назад

@@Nicofilms thank you! I'm in Texas and considering back to Bejing or Shenzhen( I was in Xi'an). Indeed the rent and grocery doesn't look cheap at all compare to TX. Feel like I need to find a better job offer to move back :(

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@marcowu6571 I have no idea when it comes to the USA, unfortunately, I can only compare to the UK and it is cheaper here in Beijing!

@bobwinnie2240 4 года назад

so funny, lao wai ride an E bike LOL

@freelunchforchildren4040 5 лет назад

Planning to move to China . . .

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Great, hopefully, you will find my videos helpful then. Where are you going to move to?

@freelunchforchildren4040 5 лет назад

Maybe Shanghai or Hangzhou . . .

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@freelunchforchildren4040 Ohh nice that area is really handy for travelling although it gets very wet in the summer!

@yanzhang3462 4 года назад

real cost·

@huangshuo998 4 года назад

Try Amap, Taobao

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Great apps!

@marryme2298 5 лет назад

Do u like the life in Beijing I feel stressful there noisy n crowdy

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

I love it here, there is so much to do and see. Sometimes it can get a bit busy especially at tourist spots but I tend to avoid those areas as I know the quieter places!

@marryme2298 5 лет назад

Never boring haha 😆 all kinds of weird thing take place without stop everyday is different incredible chindia have u been to India by the way

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@marryme2298 haha that is true it's never boring, and something different happens every day which is why I love it! No I haven't been to India, yet!

@marcogatti809 5 лет назад

Can you recommend any reliable fake market?

@CWu-di9sj 5 лет назад

I know a place near the Beijing Zoo.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Oohh please tell me where!

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

I've actually only been to the Pearl Market which is ok but not as good as some of the places I have been in Shanghai!

@phil6445 5 лет назад

The marker was closed last year. The gov did not bear that any more.

@elohime 5 лет назад

電動車容易被偷，還是挺糾結的，要多注意。

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Thank you for the warning, I always keep it locked up don't worry!

@simony628 5 лет назад

@@Nicofilms Actually it's very safe in most Chinese cities, especially in Beijing. Don't worry.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

@@simony628 Thanks Simon, I'm not worried I have lived in China for over two years and you are right China is one of the safest countries I've been to. I even made a video about it! :)

@nyax4361 4 года назад

8500/month is really really really high. and now I know why you live a happy life here. kinda like you are not one of us saving from accomandation

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Yes it is really high, most of the accommodation is high in central Beijing. I do share it with my husband so I'm not paying it on my own.

@robertzoufood Год назад

It is in yuan which has a conversion rate of 1 USD to 7 yuan. So roughly $1100 USD

@user-ts2fy3kj1p 5 лет назад

都7月了。你给我们看冬天的，我晕，来西安，重庆，成都了吗？

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

I filmed this a few months ago. It takes us a long time to film and edit as we work full time. I would love to got to Chongqing and Chengdu, I have a Xian video coming out soon!

@ipfreak 5 лет назад

gees, guess now the chinese are all getting used to the idea that foreigners talking on the cameras...:)

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Not really I get stared at quite a bit, which is understandable as I have a guy following me around with a camera haha

@bikashsharma2983 3 года назад

How do you understand the language there written over packets and boards ?😂

@Nicofilms 3 года назад

You can use a translation app. You take a picture and it translates it for you.

@tonygan1132 4 года назад

We called the a 100 yuan note a Grandpa Mao.

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

I didn't know that! thanks for sharing!

@jemmej-mej1646 4 года назад

China are getting expensive nowadays but compared to europe,it is dirt cheap...

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

I think especially in Beijing and Shanghai rent is really pricy and if you go to a Western place it's pricy but local places and everyday living costs are generally cheaper.

@jcx1672 4 года назад

Hold my beer, is this Dong Si or Xi Si, i m confused

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Dong si!

@HuevoDuro702 4 года назад

D Fuck that over $1100 dollars for rent

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

Yeah rent is expensive in Beijing but in other cities it's much cheaper!

@winpa2084 4 года назад

You are rich...

@Nicofilms 4 года назад

not really...

@afunguynamedkawhi7959 5 лет назад

I know that Chinese people no longer stare at foreigners but if you show up at busy times of this exercise park you will be stared at like an alien LOL.

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Actually I disagree, as a foreigner I do still get stared at quite a lot but yes I imagine if you did do exercise in the park it would be worse haha

@afunguynamedkawhi7959 5 лет назад

@@Nicofilms Probably because you are pretty. Men, actually everyone regardless nation and culture, like to look at pretty woman LOL.

@p382742937423y4 2 года назад

This city looks very grey and depressing

@Elchidude 2 года назад

You forgot freedom of speech

@arafathumayunmahdi2514 4 года назад

Seriously, after seeing this as an international student how can I only spend my 500 RMB per month, 🥴🥴🥴

@huangshijian3068 4 года назад

it's impossible, 500 rmb pwk is sensible

@arafathumayunmahdi2514 4 года назад

@@huangshijian3068 I cook for myself at dormitory, my tutions and dormitory is free as scholarship cover with it, yes mate I spend only 500 RMB in Beijing per months

@huangshijian3068 4 года назад

@@arafathumayunmahdi2514 But, it's very tough life for you. I thought..

@arafathumayunmahdi2514 4 года назад

I just live 30 Minutes away from city center that why its cheap, Yes kind of touhgh, but you I can finish my graduation I can lead a happy life

@huangshijian3068 4 года назад

@@arafathumayunmahdi2514 It's definitely worth receiving education in China, good luck

@baotran-ju3wj 3 года назад

@crystalyeowchingching1036 4 года назад

我的国家用美金比美国多一分, 物价没有美国高！！！

@user-uv1rf2ht6j 5 лет назад

中国分一二三四线城市，各个城市的消费水平都不一样

@Nicofilms 5 лет назад

Exactly! That is why this is a specific Beijing video. I have already done a 'Cost of living in China' when I lived in Nanjing so people can compare the prices as the cities are very different.