Rent - 450/month for a room in a large two story house 3 miles from downtown with garden, large, flat roof, and basement

Utilities - 50/month for my 1/5th of gas, electric, internet, and water

Food - 30-50/month for beans, rice, eggs, cheese, and milk; supplemented by garden, grape vine, plum/cherry trees

Transportation - 75 cents every six months to reinflate bike tires

Entertainment - 0/month for unlimited movies in the park, outdoor yoga, outdoor concerts, museums, full moon jams, lakefront bike rides, and conversations with tourists from all over the world.