United States
Cost of Living in Arlington, VA
Monthly Total
$4,323
$75,653
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$2,293
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$68
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
$2,293
$40,128
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$211
$3,693
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$253
$4,428
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$276
$4,830
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$410
$7,175
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$512
$8,960
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$67
$1,173
Monthly Total
$4,323
$75,653
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