Typical Costs of Becoming an Au Pair in China
A general guide to expenses that candidates and host families should discuss before matching.
Plan the costs before you make a match.
Ren Open is a matching platform, not a traditional placement agency. We do not provide online applicants with the full agency service available to Ren Select candidates. The information below is a general guide to the costs someone may need to consider when planning an au pair stay in China. What is paid by the candidate or host family depends on the individual agreement.
Travel to and from China; visa and document-related costs; insurance and medical expenses; language study; local transport and personal spending; and emergency funds.
Accommodation, meals, pocket money, language study, local transport, or travel support may be part of an individual agreement. Confirm each item before matching.
Ren Open does not guarantee flights, visas, insurance, medical care, courses, pocket money, accommodation terms, or a successful match.
Write down who pays for each item.
Confirm tickets, dates, luggage, changes, and cancellations before booking.
Requirements and fees can change. Check current official information and confirm responsibility for each document.
Confirm insurance scope, exclusions, routine care, and emergency arrangements.
A Mandarin course is not automatically included. Ask whether study is available and who pays.
Daily travel, phone service, leisure, and personal purchases should be planned separately.
Candidates should plan a personal reserve for unexpected changes or an early return.
Compare families before discussing an agreement.
Use the host-family profile and platform messages to ask specific questions.