Columbia, United States 🇺🇸
#1372
34.000311, -81.03313
Nomad Score:
65%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.00
$2,200.00
$150.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$200.00
$300.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$60.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Daily mobile data plans available |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$300.00
$500.00
$20.00
|
Daily grocery budget for tourists |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$200.00
$15.00
|
Daily public transport costs |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$250.00
$500.00
$30.00
|
Daily dining budget for tourists |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.00
$200.00
$25.00
|
Daily entertainment budget |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$250.00
$400.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$100.00
$0.00
|
Visa fees may apply based on nationality |
| Total |
$2,460.00
$4,500.00
$250.00
|
Local Resident: Basic but comfortable lifestyle for a local salary. Cooking most meals at home with occasional local restaurants (2-3x/month). Local brands and services.
Digital Nomad: Western standard of living with imported goods/services. Regular dining out at mid-range to upscale restaurants (3-4x/week). Mix of local and imported products.
Tourist: Daily costs for comfortable short-term stays. Eating most meals at restaurants, using tourist-oriented services and accommodations.
Individual Item Costs
🏢 Apartment (1 bedroom)
$1,150.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
💻 Coworking Space
$250.00
Prices vary based on amenities and location.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Average price for local craft beer.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Standard price for a meal at a casual dining restaurant.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.00
Prices vary slightly by chain and location.
per meal
🍎 Apples
$3.00
Price can vary based on season and type.
per kg
🍞 Bread
$2.50
Standard price for a loaf of whole grain bread.
per loaf
🥛 Milk
$1.00
Prices can vary between brands and stores.
per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.00
Standard price for uncooked long-grain rice.
per kg
🥩 Chicken Fillets
$8.00
Prices may vary based on the store and sales.
per kg
🍖 Beef
$12.00
Prices vary based on cut and quality.
per kg
🥂 Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Average price for a decent quality bottle.
per bottle
🚕 Taxi Start
$3.50
Initial fee for taxi rides.
per trip
🚕 Taxi per km
$1.50
Standard rate for taxi rides.
per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$50.00
Covers all public transportation within the city.
per month
🚘 Gasoline
$0.90
Prices are subject to fluctuation based on market.
per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$50.00
Standard pricing for unlimited data plans.
per month
💻 Internet (60 Mbps+)
$70.00
Higher speeds available at additional costs.
per month
🏋️ Gym Membership
$35.00
Pricing can vary between facilities.
per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$20.00
Prices may vary by location and time.
per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$12.00
Standard pricing for evening showings.
per ticket
👖 Jeans
$40.00
Average price for mid-range brands.
per pair
👗 Summer Dress
$30.00
Prices can vary based on style and brand.
per dress
👟 Running Shoes
$70.00
Prices vary significantly based on brand and features.
per pair