Forums > Living in Kunming > Cost of living in Kunming

Interesting to see what others are paying. Our budget includes avocados, cheese and organic produce from Metro Market. Massages, occasional movies, dinners and dessert at Silver Spoon Cafe and a beautiful view of Green Lake Park. Not including rent we spend about 7000RMB/month. Rent is an additional 5600/month. This doesn't include any trips or incountry travel.
China is a bit different in the way that they handle their rentals in that you pay for the first six months or entire year in an upfront lump sum. Utilities (gas, water and electric) are paid for semi annually. Telephone and internet are paid monthly.

Forums > Living in Kunming > Indian Visa

You might try Kang Hui Travel agency, its a few blocks before the train station. Their telephone number is 8021567. I'm not sure about their English language skills though.

Forums > Living in Kunming > Indian Visa

The answer is that there is no easy way. If you're not Chinese you must either go to Beijing and wait 5 days to get it there or pay a travel agency in Kunming who provides Visa services to do it for you. Expect to to pay about 500 - 700RMB for the service. If you drop down to Bangkok it's the same story, both an additional fee to the Indian Consulate to apply and at least a five day wait.

Forums > Food & Drink > Bread Machine (where can we buy one in KM?)

We bought a great Electrolux Bread Maker about a year ago in what's now an sports apparel store on the 3rd floor of the Parkson shopping complex on Rening Rd and Qing Nian Rd. I think I've seen some Phillips bread makers on the fifth floor of the same Parkson right when you get out of the glass elevator.
Until then I think the best bread is at Just Hot on Jian She Rd. a couple of stores down from the movie theatre.

Forums > Living in Kunming > Dental work?

You might try Richland Hospital on Beijing Lu just past Metro Market. It's pricier than your typical dental clinic with 15 people in one room but the quality is good enough not to force you into going to Thailand to get the work done.