How much do meals cost?
• Reduced-price breakfasts cost $.30 for both elementary and secondary students. • Reduced-price lunches cost $.40 for both elementary and secondary students. • Paid breakfasts cost $1.40 for elementary students and $1.55 for secondary students. • Paid lunches cost $2.90 for elementary students and $3.00 for secondary students.
Most meals will be included in the program. However, when meals are not included in the program, the cost of a meal in China can vary greatly depending on the type and quality of food. Chinese restaurants offer meals for 10 – 40 RMB (~US$1-5) per person; Western restaurants cost between 50 and 200 RMB (~US$5 – 30) per person.
The cost of meals in China can vary greatly depending on the type and quality of food. Chinese restaurants offer meals for 10 – 40 RMB (~US$1-5) per person. Western restaurants cost between 50 and 200 RMB (~US$5 – 30) per person per meal. What should I bring to China? The summer is hot in Beijing, Shanghai and throughout most of China. Participants are advised to bring cotton shirts, skirts, pants etc. A water proof jacket is also suggested although umbrellas are easy to purchase locally. The winter is cold throughout China although slightly milder in the southern parts. Participants are advised to bring one warm over coat and warms pants and sweaters. Clothes and shoes can be bought cheaply in China; however, sizes are often small. As you will be working outside, it is recommended that you bring strong work boots, a hat, sun screen, and sun glasses. We recommend that you bring any prescription medication in sufficient quantities to last for the duration of your visit and any preferred
At present a meal costs 1.70 in primary schools and 1.95 in secondary schools. However, these prices may increase during the school year. Secondary schools offer cafeteria services, where a wide range of meals and snacks are provided at varying prices. In such cases, a traditional school meal is always available at the above price.
