I can handle $1k / month, I just prefer not to. I go out for coffee periodically, which would bring that number up, but that's usually business-related. I can l

I can handle $1k / month, I just prefer not to. I go out for coffee periodically, which would bring that number up, but that's usually business-related. I can legally bill in RMB. $2500 sounds really high for visa and entry /exit expenses, unless you're including plane tickets. My year-long visa was $100-200. Anyway, I see you're near Dongzhimen - I'm near Yonghegong, so not far. I'll drop you a line some time.