New York City, United States 🇺🇸
#1266
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Nomad Score:
65%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$2,800.00
$4,500.00
$180.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals in Manhattan or nearby boroughs |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$200.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$70.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Prepaid SIM and portable Wi-Fi daily cost |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$400.00
$700.00
$15.00
|
Light grocery purchases or snacks |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$130.00
$150.00
$13.00
|
Unlimited 7-day MetroCard averaged daily cost |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$200.00
$900.00
$60.00
|
Meals mostly at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$100.00
$250.00
$20.00
|
Museums, shows, and entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$400.00
$600.00
$0.00
|
Typically covered by travel insurance, not monthly |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
One-time or occasional fees averaged monthly for expats |
| Total |
$4,250.00
$7,550.00
$298.00
|
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)
$3,200.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup