{"id":5398,"date":"2026-10-24T04:57:26","date_gmt":"2026-10-24T04:57:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/?p=5398"},"modified":"2026-10-28T10:42:42","modified_gmt":"2026-10-28T10:42:42","slug":"au-pair-pocket-money-china","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/es\/au-pair-pocket-money-china\/","title":{"rendered":"Pocket money de au pair en China: lo que recibes y lo que gastas de verdad"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5398\" class=\"elementor elementor-5398 elementor-bc-flex-widget\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-96040c1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"96040c1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1053937 elementor-widget elementor-widget-html\" data-id=\"1053937\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"html.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<style>\r\n  @import url('https:\/\/fonts.googleapis.com\/css2?family=Playfair+Display:ital,wght@0,700;1,400&family=Source+Sans+3:wght@300;400;600&display=swap');\r\n\r\n  .article-wrapper {\r\n    font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;\r\n    font-weight: 400;\r\n    color: #1a1a1a;\r\n    font-size: 17px;\r\n    line-height: 1.75;\r\n    max-width: 760px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .article-wrapper p {\r\n    margin-bottom: 22px;\r\n    color: #2a2a2a;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .article-wrapper h2 {\r\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n    font-size: 26px;\r\n    font-weight: 700;\r\n    color: #093F50;\r\n    margin-top: 48px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 16px;\r\n    line-height: 1.25;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .article-wrapper h3 {\r\n    font-family: 'Source Sans 3', sans-serif;\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.08em;\r\n    color: #093F50;\r\n    margin-top: 32px;\r\n    margin-bottom: 12px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Timeline *\/\r\n  .timeline {\r\n    margin: 36px 0;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .timeline-item {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 90px 1fr;\r\n    gap: 0 24px;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .timeline-item::before {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    left: 89px;\r\n    top: 14px;\r\n    bottom: -24px;\r\n    width: 1px;\r\n    background: #d4e4e8;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .timeline-item:last-child::before {\r\n    display: none;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .time-label {\r\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n    font-size: 13px;\r\n    font-style: italic;\r\n    color: #093F50;\r\n    padding-top: 10px;\r\n    text-align: right;\r\n    padding-right: 24px;\r\n    position: relative;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .time-label::after {\r\n    content: '';\r\n    position: absolute;\r\n    right: -6px;\r\n    top: 16px;\r\n    width: 11px;\r\n    height: 11px;\r\n    border-radius: 50%;\r\n    background: #093F50;\r\n    border: 2px solid #fff;\r\n    box-shadow: 0 0 0 1px #093F50;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .timeline-content {\r\n    padding: 8px 0 32px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .timeline-content strong {\r\n    display: block;\r\n    font-size: 16px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    color: #0b0b0b;\r\n    margin-bottom: 6px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .timeline-content p {\r\n    font-size: 15.5px;\r\n    color: #444;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Callout *\/\r\n  .callout {\r\n    background: #f3fafb;\r\n    border-left: 4px solid #093F50;\r\n    padding: 20px 22px;\r\n    border-radius: 0 10px 10px 0;\r\n    margin: 32px 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .callout p {\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n    font-size: 15.5px;\r\n    color: #2a2a2a;\r\n    line-height: 1.7;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .callout strong {\r\n    color: #093F50;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Pull quote *\/\r\n  .pull-quote {\r\n    margin: 40px 0;\r\n    padding: 0 0 0 28px;\r\n    border-left: 3px solid #093F50;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .pull-quote p {\r\n    font-family: 'Playfair Display', serif;\r\n    font-size: 22px;\r\n    font-style: italic;\r\n    color: #093F50;\r\n    line-height: 1.5;\r\n    margin: 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  \/* Reality grid *\/\r\n  .reality-grid {\r\n    display: grid;\r\n    grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;\r\n    gap: 16px;\r\n    margin: 28px 0;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .reality-card {\r\n    padding: 20px;\r\n    border-radius: 10px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .reality-card.good {\r\n    background: #f0f7f4;\r\n    border-top: 3px solid #2e7d5e;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .reality-card.hard {\r\n    background: #fdf6f0;\r\n    border-top: 3px solid #c0622b;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .reality-card h4 {\r\n    font-size: 12px;\r\n    font-weight: 600;\r\n    letter-spacing: 0.1em;\r\n    text-transform: uppercase;\r\n    margin-bottom: 10px;\r\n  }\r\n\r\n  .reality-card.good h4 { color: #2e7d5e; 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color:#c0622b; font-weight:700; text-align:center; line-height:32px; font-size:15px; }\n  .flag-item h3 { margin-top:6px; }\n<\/style>\n\n<div class=\"article-wrapper\">\n\n  <p>\"How much do au pairs get paid in China?\" It's one of the first questions every applicant asks, and it's a fair one. But the honest answer starts with a small correction: as an au pair you don't receive a salary. You receive <strong>au pair pocket money<\/strong>, and in China that pocket money goes much further than most people expect.<\/p>\n\n  <p>This guide explains how pocket money works in the <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/au-pair-in-china\/\"><strong>au pair program in China<\/strong><\/a>, what is already covered for you, what you'll actually spend in a city like Chengdu, and how to make your allowance last all month.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"callout\">\n    <p><strong>Quick answer:<\/strong> with Masons Au Pair, your <strong>host family<\/strong> gives you <strong>\u00a52,000 (RMB) of pocket money per month<\/strong>, agreed in writing before departure. Because the family also provides a private room and meals, and Masons Au Pair covers flights, visa support, insurance and Mandarin classes, your pocket money is almost entirely yours to spend on travel, food out and experiences.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <h2>Pocket Money, Not a Salary: Why It Matters<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Au pairs in China take part in a <strong>cultural exchange program<\/strong> on an <strong>X2 student visa<\/strong>. You're in China to study Mandarin and live with a family, not to be employed, which is why the allowance is called pocket money and not wages. This isn't just a question of words: it's what keeps the program legal. If you want the full background, read <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/is-au-pair-in-china-legal\/\"><strong>is being an au pair in China legal<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <p>In practice, the arrangement is simple: you spend time with the children (usually up to 30 hours a week), helping them practise English through play, reading and conversation, and in return your host family gives you accommodation, meals and a monthly allowance.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>What Is Already Covered Before You Spend a Single Yuan<\/h2>\n\n  <p>The real value of an au pair placement isn't the pocket money alone, it's everything you <em>don't<\/em> have to pay for. With Masons Au Pair, these are included:<\/p>\n\n  <ul class=\"checklist\">\n    <li><strong>Round-trip flight tickets<\/strong>, based on the length of your placement<\/li>\n    <li><strong>X2 student visa support<\/strong> and the official invitation letter<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Insurance coverage<\/strong> for the full duration<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Free Mandarin classes<\/strong> at our partner school XMandarin in Chengdu<\/li>\n    <li><strong>A private room and meals<\/strong> with your host family<\/li>\n    <li><strong>Monthly cultural activities<\/strong>, a SIM card, VPN access and 24\/7 local support<\/li>\n  <\/ul>\n\n  <p>Add up rent, food, flights and language school in any big city and you'll see why former au pairs often say their year in China cost them almost nothing. See every detail in our <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/services\/\"><strong>au pair services<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>How Much Is Au Pair Pocket Money in China?<\/h2>\n\n  <p>With Masons Au Pair, your <strong>host family pays you \u00a52,000 (RMB) of pocket money per month<\/strong>. Masons Au Pair doesn't pay the allowance: we agree the amount with the family and write it into your agreement before you travel, so there are no surprises later.<\/p>\n\n  <h3>Why \u00a52,000 and not more?<\/h3>\n\n  <p>Because au pairs are in China on an <strong>X2 student visa<\/strong>, not a work visa. The allowance has to remain pocket money for a student on a cultural exchange: if a family paid a real salary, the placement would become paid employment, which is not allowed on a student visa under Chinese rules. Keeping the pocket money at \u00a52,000 protects you, your host family and the program.<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"pull-quote\">\n    <p>Never accept a placement where the pocket money, the hours and your days off aren't written down before you leave.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>If an offer promises an unusually high \"salary\", be careful: it's often a sign that the role is really a full-time job on the wrong visa. Our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/how-to-choose-a-safe-au-pair-agency-in-china\/\"><strong>how to choose a safe au pair agency in China<\/strong><\/a> explains the red flags.<\/p>\n\n  <h2>What You'll Actually Spend in Chengdu<\/h2>\n\n  <p>Since housing and meals are covered, your pocket money only needs to cover personal extras. Chengdu is one of the most affordable big cities in China, and everyday prices are low:<\/p>\n\n  <div class=\"reality-grid\">\n    <div class=\"reality-card good\">\n      <h4>Typical everyday costs<\/h4>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Noodles or a local lunch: \u00a512\u201335<\/li>\n        <li>Metro or bus ride: \u00a52\u20136<\/li>\n        <li>Coffee: \u00a59\u201335<\/li>\n        <li>Toiletries and basics: \u00a520\u201350<\/li>\n        <li>Phone data: a few dollars a month<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"reality-card hard\">\n      <h4>Where the money really goes<\/h4>\n      <ul>\n        <li>Weekend trips around Sichuan<\/li>\n        <li>Hotpot nights with friends<\/li>\n        <li>Train tickets to other cities<\/li>\n        <li>Clothes and souvenirs<\/li>\n        <li>Hobbies<\/li>\n      <\/ul>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <p>For a full breakdown with price comparisons, read our guide to the <a 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Choose your habits and see what's left at the end of the month.\" data-es=\"Tu habitaci\u00f3n y tus comidas las cubre tu familia anfitriona, as\u00ed que tus 2.000 \u00a5 de dinero de bolsillo al mes son para extras. Elige tus h\u00e1bitos y mira cu\u00e1nto te queda a final de mes.\">Your room and meals are covered by your host family, so your \u00a52,000 monthly pocket money is for extras. Choose your habits and see what's left at the end of the month.<\/p>\n  <div class=\"pre\"><span data-en=\"Try a style:\" data-es=\"Prueba un estilo:\">Try a style:<\/span>\n    <button type=\"button\" class=\"pb\" data-p=\"saver\" data-en=\"\ud83d\udc37 Saver\" data-es=\"\ud83d\udc37 Ahorrador\">\ud83d\udc37 Saver<\/button>\n    <button type=\"button\" class=\"pb on\" data-p=\"balanced\" data-en=\"\u2696\ufe0f Balanced\" data-es=\"\u2696\ufe0f Equilibrado\">\u2696\ufe0f Balanced<\/button>\n    <button type=\"button\" class=\"pb\" data-p=\"explorer\" data-en=\"\ud83c\udf92 Explorer\" data-es=\"\ud83c\udf92 Explorador\">\ud83c\udf92 Explorer<\/button>\n  <\/div>\n  <div class=\"wrap\">\n    <div class=\"items\"><\/div>\n    <div class=\"panel\" aria-live=\"polite\">\n      <div class=\"ring\"><svg viewBox=\"0 0 170 170\"><circle class=\"bg\" cx=\"85\" cy=\"85\" r=\"72\"\/><circle class=\"fg\" cx=\"85\" cy=\"85\" r=\"72\"\/><\/svg>\n        <div class=\"mid\"><span class=\"k\"><\/span><span class=\"n\">\u00a50<\/span><span class=\"of\"><\/span><\/div><\/div>\n      <p class=\"spent\"><\/p>\n      <p class=\"msg\"><\/p>\n      <div class=\"bars\"><\/div>\n      <p class=\"note\" data-en=\"Estimates based on typical Chengdu prices. 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Taxis and ride apps are affordable too, but the metro will save you a lot over a year.<\/p>\n    <\/li>\n    <li class=\"flag-item\">\n      <h3>Join the free cultural activities<\/h3>\n      <p>Monthly events like <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/mahjong-cultural-event-in-chengdu-a-unique-experience-with-masons-au-pair\/\">Mahjong nights<\/a> or <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/traditional-chinese-seal-carving-craftsmanship-workshop-an-immersive-cultural-experience-with-masons-au-pair\/\">seal carving workshops<\/a> are included in the program, so you can explore Chinese culture without paying extra.<\/p>\n    <\/li>\n    <li class=\"flag-item\">\n      <h3>Plan trips together<\/h3>\n      <p>Sharing hotel rooms and train tickets with other au pairs makes weekends at places like <a href=\"https:\/\/masons-aupair.com\/mount-emei-emeishan-buddhist-temples-sichuan\/\">Mount Emei<\/a> very affordable.<\/p>\n    <\/li>\n    <li class=\"flag-item\">\n      <h3>Track your spending<\/h3>\n      <p>Alipay and WeChat both show your monthly spending. Check it once a week and you'll quickly see where your money goes.<\/p>\n    <\/li>\n  <\/ol>\n\n  <h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <h3>Do au pairs in China get paid?<\/h3>\n    <p>Au pairs receive \u00a52,000 of monthly pocket money from their host family, not a salary. The program is a cultural exchange on an X2 student visa, and accommodation, meals, flights, insurance and Mandarin classes are covered.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <h3>Is au pair pocket money enough to live on in China?<\/h3>\n    <p>Yes. Because your room and meals are provided, pocket money only covers personal extras like food out, transport and travel. In Chengdu, everyday prices are low.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <h3>How much pocket money do au pairs get in China?<\/h3>\n    <p>With Masons Au Pair, your host family gives you \u00a52,000 (RMB) per month. Your weekly hours and days off are also agreed and written into your agreement before you travel.<\/p>\n  <\/div>\n\n  <div class=\"faq-item\">\n    <h3>Can I save money as an au pair in China?<\/h3>\n    <p>Some au pairs do, because their biggest costs are already covered. 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