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.
There are also a number of roles you can take on as a personal caregiver, such as becoming a Companion Caregiver, Home Health Aide, or Certified Nursing Aide. It would be a good idea to look into training and certification processes for these different roles.