subject: How Much Money Can I Save Teaching English In Taiwan [print this page] How much money can I save teaching English in Taiwan? It is a commonly asked and an excellent question. However, the answer to it really depends on how long you'll stay, what qualifications you have and where you will live. Like any country, Taiwan can be very cheap to live or very expensive. The city you choose to live and work in will directly affect your ability to save money. Like most jobs, you might be paid the standard rate of pay or slightly higher if you posses some special qualifications. Are you just looking for an average teaching position or do you posses some kind of special qualifications that are in high demand? Also, how long you stay in Taiwan can affect just how much you end up taking home at the end of the month.
English teachers in Taiwan make about $18 - $20 USD per hour. This is the average pay for the cram school teacher. Cram school teachers make up probably 90% of the foreign teachers you will find in Taiwan. This is because these schools have the largest demand for foreign teachers to satisfy parents who have children and want to send them to English schools. Regardless of what city you work in or what cram school, the rate of pay is about the same. If you plan ahead knowing that you'll earn approximately $18 - $20 USD per hour you'll have a good start on calculating how much you can save.
Beyond how much you get paid, picking the right city to live on can affect how much you save. If you want to save it might be a good idea to avoid Taipei city. Taipei is the capital and the largest city of Taiwan. Taipei city is the most or can be the most expensive city in Taiwan to live in, as is the case with most capital cities around the world. If you want to save money, look at living in some of the smaller cities such as Kaohsiung, Taichung, Tainan or just any city outside of Taipei. You'll get paid the same but the cost of living is usually much, much lower. You'll save money on rent, food, transport and just about every aspect of your daily life.
Saving money teaching English in Taiwan is possible if you plan ahead and prepare yourself. Spending money in Taiwan can be easy if you aren't careful and you may find that you aren't saving any of your monthly paycheck. The best ways to cut down on your expenses and improve your chances of saving are to avoid living in expensive areas and don't try to live the kind of life that you normally would back home. You may be surprised to know that certain foods and services which are cheap in the USA and Canada can be extremely expensive and exclusive in Taiwan. If you want to save as much as possible make the decision to look for work in areas outside of Taipei.
by: Creztor Tessel
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