| How much money someone brings with them to | | | | apartment can work out to be much more expensive |
| Taiwan when they make the decision to start | | | | than you originally planned. |
| teaching English in Taiwan is something that you | | | | There are a lot of apartments to pick from in Taiwan |
| should not overlook. Getting a teaching job in Taiwan | | | | and you can easily find ones that are furnished and |
| can be difficult and this is something people already | | | | unfurnished. The problem is that even furnished |
| know, but what some people forget is that moving | | | | houses usually don't have everything you need and |
| to another country can actually be quite expensive. | | | | you will most likely have to buy these soon after |
| How much money should you bring to Taiwan so you | | | | moving in. The term furnished in Taiwan can vary and |
| can make your ESL career easier and smoother? As | | | | not all apartments come with the same setup. |
| a general rule of thumb you should bring as much | | | | However, you can expect at least that a furnished |
| money as you can, because there are a lot of hidden | | | | apartment will have a washing machine, fridge and |
| startup costs you may not be aware of. Here are | | | | basic furniture. You may also find places with a TV |
| some examples of what you will end up spending | | | | and some electric fans. This means you'll be buying |
| your money if you decide to teach English in Taiwan. | | | | things like spoons, forks, knives, bed sheets, hair |
| Everyone knows that plane tickets aren't cheap, but | | | | dryers, a computer and just about everything else |
| this is something most people prepare for. Something | | | | you are used to. It isn't until you move into a new |
| that don't usually prepare for is the costs associated | | | | place do you actually realize how much stuff you |
| with getting a place to live. It is very common that | | | | use, so be sure that you budget for this before you |
| most places will require a 2 month deposit in addition | | | | make the move to any ESL job in Taiwan. |
| to one month's rent before you can move into an | | | | Teaching in Taiwan can be an enjoyable experience |
| apartment. This basically means you will need three | | | | but it can also be a nightmare if you don't bring |
| months rent money before you can find a place of | | | | enough startup money. You will need at least enough |
| your own. If you are sharing then you may not need | | | | to cover rent for three months and extra for |
| to pay this much, but if you are planning on getting | | | | additional household items and food. Make a list of |
| your own place then it is important that you prepare | | | | what you need in advance before moving to Taiwan |
| at least three months rent money in advance. | | | | and you will have a much better of idea as to how |
| Another thing some people forget is that furnishing | | | | much money you will need before moving to Taiwan |
| and getting all the bits and pieces for your new | | | | to teach English. |