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What advice do overseas retirees have for others considering retiring abroad?
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"Walmart is here but don't think it is like a Walmart in the USA. Yes it sells clothing, food, some furniture and electronics but catering to Chinese. The thing I miss the most is hot dogs, good hamburgers (they have MacDonald's but they were bad in the states and beef patties are rare, their filet of fish is good). Keep in mind Chinese food in America is NOTHING like Chinese food in China. Not even close. Have never seen an egg roll here. Sweet and sour anything doesn't exist. Forget a good steak, doesn't exist. Pizza Hut does serve a good pizza and if you can find a Subway Sandwich shop they are FANTASTIC for an American craving USA food," remarked another expat in Nanning, Guangxi Provence, China.
"If you have favorite items like the 8 packs of lint remover rollers I buy at Costco, buy, but 10 of them. These were such a big hit with my Chinese relatives that I have given all of mine away. They don't have them here and I'll be bring back a resupply when I make a return trip to USA shortly. Stock up on meds if you take any. Stock up on allergy meds and eye washes as Xi'an at least, is windy at times. My wife and I did buy a few packages of babywipes from the 99 cent store and they have been very useful in our travels in cleaning our hands," said a member in Xi'an, China.
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- What should I pack when moving to China?
- Where should I setup a bank account in China?
- Will I be able to find a job in China?
- What is life like in China?
- What do expats in China appreciate most about the local culture?
- What do expats find most challenging?
- Is there a lot of crime in China?
- Is there a lot of diversity? Are people in China accepting of differences?
- What are the schools in China like?
- What are healthcare services like in China?
- What are medical services in China like?
- Are healthcare and health insurance expensive in China?
- What are emergency services like in China?
- Will I need to travel to see a specialist?
- Are common prescription medications available in China?
- How are local medical facilities in China?
- As a foreigner living in China, will I have access to public healthcare? What is it like?
- What have your experiences during the pandemic with the local healthcare system been like?
What advice do overseas retirees have for others considering retiring abroad?
If you live in China, newcomers to China would love to hear your answer to this question.
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Joshua Wood, LPC joined Expat Exchange in 2000 and serves as one of its Co-Presidents. He is also one of the Founders of Digital Nomad Exchange. Prior to Expat Exchange, Joshua worked for NBC Cable (MSNBC and CNBC
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