I will break down what i included for expenses so you may understand.
5 trips from Canada to China at about $1500 each = $7500.
3 medicals plus wife's travel at about $600 each = $1800.
2 translators in Hong Kong at $400 each = $800
Renting hotels and apartments in China while visiting wife, 14 months at $500 = 7000.
I have my own house in Canada, so basically paying rent twice.
Consultant for appeal = $3000
Travel to Vancouver plus hotel 2 nights = $450
Also i paid the $1040 to immigration twice = $2080
Total of over $22,000. so you can see total cost is different for everyone.