China Forum

sara7731
Joined 2009
Posts: 2

14 years ago

Beijing, Harbin Help Please!

14 years ago

allo Everybody,

my husband and I are thinking about the opportunity of moving to Harbin or Beijing, as my husband has an opportunity of working there in transfer
for his company.
We are a couple of 30 years old people with a Baby and we are particularly worried for HIM as we are reading some terrible information about
POLLUTION in these two cities.
For this reason we would like to ask you some suggestions that will be for us very useful about the following subjects:

1- POLLUTION: I would like to get your opinions and your truth about the subject pollution (AIR, WATER, FOOD), to know how did you find
some solutions to it.
Is it possible to breath cleaner air living outside of the down town of these two big cities (Beijing and Harbin) and stay in the city only for work?
Is water in bottle (to use for cooking and for drinking) coming from Europe or other western countries available?
Is there anybody using some water purifier in his house?
Is there anybody using some air purifier in his house?
Is there the possibility to eat exclusively food coming from Europe or other western countries ( frozen food, canned food for vegetables and fruits )?
In case we would be interested in receiving periodically food from Europe by post, do you think there would be any restrictions
at the custom?

2- INTEGRATION IN THE SOCIETY: was it easy to integrate with the Chinese society and to offer to your family a good health care service?
What about the school for your children?
3- PRESENCE OF WESTERN CULTURE: is there a good number of western citizens?
4- COST OF LIVING: which minimum cost of living should a western citizen (that is living in Beijing or Harbin) consider?

Any suggestion or experience from you will be very very useful and we thank you very much even if you can answer only in part and only to some of the
above questions!!!

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Living in China Guide

Expats living in China find learning Mandarin a big challenge, but most say that learning even a little is very worthwhile. They also agree that the spitting, squat toilets and Chinese culture take some getting used to.

China Forum
Join our China forum to meet other expats and talk about living in China.

Contribute
Help other expats and newcomers by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in China.

Best Places to Live in China

If you're considering a move to China, here are the 15 Best Places to Live in China in 2023.

Healthcare in China

Expats living in China discuss health insurance and quality of medical care in China. Tip 1: if you're going to the hospital in China (or to a doctor

Cost of Living in China

Expats offer insight into the cost of living in China.

Moving to China Guide

Expats in China offer tips for newcomers and others considering a move to China. Advice what to bring when you move to China, health insurance and healthcare, finding an apartment, expat banking and more.

Real Estate in China

Real estate listings in popular cities and towns in China.

Pros & Cons of Living in China

Take off your rose-colored glasses and learn what expats have to say about the biggest challenges and the greatest rewards of living in China.

Retiring in China

Advice for people retiring in China.

10 Tips for Living in China

If you've recently arrived in China, here are 10 tips for digital nomads living in China.

Additional Information:

Visit our China Index for a Full List

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Allianz Care

Flexible solutions allow you to tailor your cover to meet your needs and budget. Use Promocode: LIFE10 and get 10% off your international health insurance for life!
Get Quote

Contribute
Help others in China by answering questions about the challenges and adventures of living in China.