Raleigh, United States 🇺🇸
#53
,
Nomad Score:
66%
Cost Breakdown
| Category | Notes | |
|---|---|---|
| 🏠 Housing |
$1,200.00
$2,200.00
$90.00
|
Per day for short-term rentals (e.g., Airbnb, serviced apartments) |
| 🔌 Utilities |
$150.00
$180.00
$0.00
|
Included in accommodation |
| 📶 Internet & Mobile |
$70.00
$100.00
$10.00
|
Daily SIM/data plans or short-term mobile internet |
| 🛒 Groceries |
$350.00
$600.00
$15.00
|
Minimal groceries, mostly eating out |
| 🚗 Transportation |
$100.00
$250.00
$12.00
|
Public transport, occasional taxis/rideshares |
| 🍽️ Dining Out |
$150.00
$800.00
$40.00
|
Daily meals at mid-range restaurants |
| 🎟️ Leisure Activities |
$80.00
$200.00
$20.00
|
Entry fees, tours, entertainment |
| 🏥 Health Insurance |
$300.00
$600.00
$0.00
|
Usually covered by travel insurance, not included here |
| 📝 Visa & Legal Fees |
$0.00
$150.00
$0.00
|
One-time or monthly average for expats; tourists usually pay upfront |
| Total |
$2,400.00
$5,080.00
$187.00
|
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)
$1,350.00
Varies by neighborhood. City center tends to be 20-30% higher.
per month
☕ Coffee
$3.50
Specialty coffee shops. Local cafes might be cheaper.
per cup
🍺 Beer
$5.00
Price for a pint at a typical bar or pub.
per pint
🍽️ Meal (Inexpensive)
$12.00
Casual dining or fast casual restaurants.
per meal
🍔 Fast Food Combo
$8.50
Standard fast food meal combo.
per meal
🚕 Taxi per km
$2.00
Per kilometer charge after base fare.
per km