Cost of Living in USA
To begin your financial planning, it is essential to know the average cost of living in USA. On overage, living cost in the US is around $10000 to $12000 per year or $700 to $1000 per month. This includes accommodation, room, food, travel, textbooks, clothing and entertainment costs. One major factor that adds expense for expats in the USA, is the cost of exchanging cash to dollars from your home currency.
You can also visit the websites below for updated information of the costs in USA:
https://www.expatistan.com/cost-of-living/country/united-states
https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/country_result.jsp?country=United+States
Below are only an estimated reference. These expenses may differ depending on your study location.
$200
$20
Groceries (Home cooked meals): $150
Restaurant meals: $75
International Calling Cards: $15
Home Internet: $15
Cell Phone: $50
Weekend activities: $100
Shopping: $100
Car insurance: $100
Petrol for car: $75
The public transportation system is usually extensive and easy to navigate.
Monthly bus/transport pass: $119
Bus ticket, single use: $2.75
Taxi tariff, 8km/5mile journey: $15
For those with the insurance, or savings to pay privately, the healthcare system in the USA is world class.
Cold medicine for 6 days: $9
Antibiotic prescription: $23
