it's difficult to answer your question. it depends on which way of learning you choose. you can easily find a Chinese teacher to learn from. it's not expensive.

If you go to Taiwan, about NT$ 250000 But I don't know that in China.

Course fee: RMB9000 Room: RMB5000 Food and stuff： RMB500~3000/month, depending how you want to live.

thanks a lot Panwei, chau..:-)

It based on what kind of colllege or university or the language agency you want. Honstly speaking, it will cost you about 415 usd per month if you attend a normal university( you can get a professional course.....) and of course it could be cheap if you find an agency for learning chinese.... Chau! good luck