United States
Cost of Living in Albany, NY
Monthly Total
$3,342
$58,485
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,472
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$62
Based on a typical lifestyle for international residents: 1BR furnished apartment, mix of cooking/eating out, rideshare transportation, moderate entertainment. Last updated: 3/31/2026.
Monthly Cost Breakdown
Housing (Rent)
1BR furnished apartment in mid-range neighborhood
$1,472
$25,760
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$273
$4,778
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$226
$3,955
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$288
$5,040
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$360
$6,300
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$315
$5,513
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$325
$5,688
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$83
$1,453
Monthly Total
$3,342
$58,485
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