What this board is for / 这个板块适合讨论什么
Compare realistic monthly budgets by city, including food, transport, dorms, rent, insurance, and hidden costs. 适合比较不同城市的真实月度预算，包括吃住行、保险和经常被忽略的支出。.
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What to include in your post / 发帖时建议补充
- city, housing type, whether you cook, and the number you are trying to plan around
- if you already live in China, what category changed most from your expectation
Common confusion points / 常见卡点
- whether stipend money really covers monthly spending
- which city costs are usually underestimated before arrival
Discussion prompts / 讨论引导
- What cost turned out higher than you expected?
- What budget number would you recommend for your city and school type?