Daily Life in China on a Tiny Budget in a Big City
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What is like living alone in China? Hi, I'm Toto living alone in Jung Joe, a first tier city. Today, I want to take you into my life and show you what everyday living looks like for an ordinary lowincome person in this city. For many people, breakfast might be a coffee and a peaceful start to the day, but for me right now, breakfast is simply about having something to eat. A cup of coffee costs $2, and that has become a luxury I can't justify anymore. Today I bought a traditional Chinese steamed bun for 30 cents. It's simple, but it's enough to start my
day. after breakfast. I didn't have any special plans. I like taking slow walks, watching the people and the everyday life around me. >> While walking, I came across a local market. So, I decided to walk in and have a look. Do you know what this is? Let me know in the comments. I'm curious if people outside China have seen this before. While walking through this market, I found something really unusual. Colorful turtles. Have you ever seen anything like this before? Seeing these kittens made me stop for a moment. They are incredibly cute. I thought about
adopting one, but when I think about my current living situation, I know I'm not ready to give one the life it deserves. I also spotted a little dog making its escape. It looked like it couldn't wait to explore the outside world. water. In this market, a 4mon-old golden retriever costs around 700 RMBB, which is about $100. $100. Do you think this price is expensive or cheap? Let me know how much a dog like this would cost in your country. To keep my living expenses low, I choose to cook for myself everyday. In China, shopping for daily necessities is
very convenient. No matter where you live, there are usually small shops and local markets nearby. Today, I stopped by a small noodle shop. When you live alone, you don't need much. For about 14, I can get enough noodles for a simple meal. For lunch today, I'm making a simple and familiar homemade dish, tomato and egg noodles. It's a dish that many Chinese families often enjoy at home. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Heat. Look, this is my 15 cent lunch. A simple bowl of tomato and egg noodles. The same bowl of noodles
could cost around $2 at a restaurant. For me right now, cooking at home is a more affordable way to live. >> >> We don't get to get >> >> After lunch, the afternoon was time to keep moving. moving forward. I sat back at my computer, brewed a pot of Chinese tea, and went through my resume, making changes again and again. Then I joined several online interviews, hoping that a new opportunity would come my way. This is my day and this is my reality right now. Living in a big city in China without an income is not easy, but I'm still doing my best. Living
one day at a time and waiting for a new opportunity.
