Rent varies significantly from city to city, from living in the outskirts of Xiamen in a two-bedroom apartment for 1,600RMB a month, to having to spend 5,000RMB in Shanghai for a shoebox. It’s very important to know how much the area you’ll be living in costs, and we recommend getting a few quotes prior to signing any contracts with your school. This is especially important as rent is paid at the start of every three months, meaning that your shoebox in Shanghai could cost you 15,000RMB before you move in.