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.
Certification. Home health aides may look to the National Association for Home Care and Hospice (NAHC) to become certified (www.nahc.org). To earn their credentials, applicants must complete 75 hours of training, demonstrate their skills and pass a written examination.