China Travel Savvy > Advice > Money > Costs and Prices. China is generally a very cheap country by Western standards. You can live on practically nothing if you are so inclined. Although in cities like Shanghai there are plenty of ways to spend a lot of money.
As a general rule, caregivers who help with the tasks of day-to-day living, such as cooking, companionship, and personal care, may not need to be licensed; licensing or certification is required for home health aides (HHAs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and others providing medical care.
What is BLS Certification? Basic Life Support training and certification is commonly required of Health Care professionals and other working professionals whose jobs or volunteer positions place them at risk for needing to provide CPR to a co-worker or visitor. Read more about who needs BLS certification.