The pay you are talking about, though not much in Canada, can be quite a bit here in China. Ever heard anyone say "It's all realtive"? Well the same apples to money Sherlock. Just because it converts to a small amount in Canada, doesn't mean it is a small amount in China.

Next time you use a currency converter, might want to start thinking about relative value, and how a dollar is worth less in England, a pound worth more in America, etc, etc. You may find that 5,000 RMB can go a long way, in China that is.