 Why teach in China? First, the facts. 2014 college graduates in China. 7.26 million in rising. 30,000 organizations or companies offering private English classes in China. The market has nearly doubled in size in the last five years and is now worth around $3.1 billion. Salary for foreign English language teachers. English teachers in China can expect to make between 6,000 and 16,000 RMB. Those teaching at an international school, however, can make up to 30,000 RMB. Depending on the type of educational institution, the salary varies enormously. Public schools. Between 6,000 and 10,000 RMB per month. Private language institutes. Between 6,000 and 16,000 RMB per month. Universities. Between 7,500 and 10,000 RMB per month. International schools. Between 12,000 and 30,000 RMB per month. How much does it cost to live in China? How far exactly will your salary get you in China? Most teachers put away a good amount of their salaries and save them up. You can live quite comfortably when teaching in China. So, how much should you expect to spend while teaching in China? Rent. Ranges from 1,000 to 3,500 RMB per month. But it's usually included in the salary. Utilities. Including electricity, gas and water. 250 RMB per month. Phone and internet. 300 RMB per month. Food. 1,500 RMB per month. The cost of daily items. Dinner at a mid-range restaurant. 80 RMB. Riser noodle dish at a restaurant. 25 RMB. Most street food items. 6 to 10 RMB. Beer. 5 RMB. One night in a mid-range hotel. 350 RMB. Where to teach in China? Most foreigners are settled in the Big 3. Beijing, Shanghai and Guangzhou. However, the cost of living in these cities is much higher than in other cities across China. Don't get stuck on those famous cities, but rather consider other big and mid-sized cities all over China. Other great destinations include Xi'an, Chengdu, Wuhan or Hongzhou. You can also be sure to meet fellow expatriates from your country in China. The Chinese metropolises are getting increasingly diverse, with people from South Korea, India, the United States, Canada, France, Germany, Japan, Australia, Vietnam and Myanmar ranking in the top 10. Lots of travel opportunities. The excellent transportation network throughout the country lets you travel the giant Asian nation easily and on a cheap budget. Overnight buses, high-speed trains and quick domestic flights guarantee a comfortable journey within China. As of 2015, China is home to just under 20,000 km of rail tracks, including the world's longest line to 2,298 km long Beijing-Guangzhou high-speed railway. Be sure to make it to a couple of the seven ancient wonders of China, which include the Terracotta Warriors in Xi'an, the Hanging Monastery in Mount Hengshan, the Great Wall, not only in Beijing but many other places in China, the Le Shan Buddha in Le Shan, Mount Wudang in Wudang, Shibao Chai Temple on the Yangtze River, and the Forbidden City in Beijing, China's capital. Pamper your plate. China is famous for its food all over the world. However, Chinese food back home is not at all like the locals cook in their motherland. Don't let anyone fool you and tell you Chinese food is all spicy. That's only partly true. China has developed eight unique cuisines during the course of its 5,000-year-long history. Shandong cuisine, seafood. Guangdong cuisine, mild, subtle, dim sum. Sichuan cuisine, spicy. Hunan cuisine, hot and spicy. Jiangsu cuisine, fresh ingredients, seafood. Zhejiang cuisine, fresh and frequent. Fujian cuisine, mushrooms and bamboo. And Anhui cuisine, emphasis on herbs.