Wow, suggest you go to some other education centers, I know some of them pay more than 6000 RMB per month with living package. And if you had some educational background, I think you could possibly get more. Or if your employer is generous they will put you on a trainning, and when you are ready, they will pay you more.
Come on, it's the very mashroom season in Yunnan. Why don't you guys go to some restaurants around the EXPO Center. I know one of the mashroom hotpot restaurant called 滇菌王 [dian, drin won] they offer all kinds of local and seasonal foods, and the environment is awesome, super big room and extra super big round table.