Cost Breakdown

Category
🏠 Housing
$2,800.00
$4,500.00
$250.00
πŸ”Œ Utilities
$200.00
$300.00
$0.00
πŸ“Ά Internet & Mobile
$70.00
$100.00
$10.00
πŸ›’ Groceries
$400.00
$600.00
$50.00
πŸš— Transportation
$120.00
$200.00
$15.00
🍽️ Dining Out
$150.00
$600.00
$75.00
🎟️ Leisure Activities
$100.00
$250.00
$50.00
πŸ₯ Health Insurance
$300.00
$600.00
$0.00
πŸ“ Visa & Legal Fees
$0.00
$200.00
$0.00
Total
$4,140.00
$7,350.00
$450.00
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)
$3,500.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher. per month
πŸ’» Coworking Space
$500.00
Prices vary by location and amenities offered. per month
β˜• Coffee
$4.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper. per cup
🍺 Beer
$8.00
Price can vary significantly by bar and location. per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$15.00
Typical price at casual dining restaurants. per meal
πŸ” Fast Food Combo
$10.00
Prices may vary slightly by chain. per meal
🍎 Apples
$4.00
Prices can fluctuate based on season and source. per kg
🍞 Bread
$3.50
Artisan bread may cost more. per loaf
πŸ₯› Milk
$1.20
Prices may vary by brand and store. per liter
🍚 Rice
$2.50
Price for standard white rice. per kg
πŸ₯© Chicken Fillets
$10.00
Prices can vary based on quality and source. per kg
πŸ– Beef
$15.00
Prices vary by cut and quality. per kg
πŸ₯‚ Wine (Mid-range)
$15.00
Prices vary by brand and store. per bottle
πŸš• Taxi Start
$3.50
Base fare for taxis in NYC. per trip
πŸš• Taxi per km
$2.00
Additional charge per kilometer. per km
🚌 Monthly Transport Pass
$127.00
Unlimited rides on subway and buses. per month
🚘 Gasoline
$1.00
Prices can vary by location and brand. per liter
🧴 Mobile Plan
$70.00
Average cost for a standard plan. per month
πŸ’» Internet (60 Mbps+)
$60.00
Prices vary by provider and package. per month
πŸ‹οΈ Gym Membership
$100.00
Prices vary by gym and location. per month
🎾 Tennis Court (Weekend)
$30.00
Prices can vary by facility. per hour
🎟️ Cinema Ticket
$15.00
Standard price for most theaters. per ticket
πŸ‘– Jeans
$50.00
Prices vary by brand and store. per pair
πŸ‘— Summer Dress
$40.00
Prices can vary widely based on brand. per dress
πŸ‘Ÿ Running Shoes
$80.00
Prices vary by brand and style. per pair