300,000 RMB a year is not much. It is less than $50,000. In US the average
salary for an entry level (0 years of experience) of PhD in chemical
engineering is $65,000.
Just calculate how much is left after tax and monthly house rent. the
monthly rent in shanghai is 10,000 RMB for a 3-bed room and 2 living rooms.
It is not much ...