United States
Cost of Living in Asheville, NC
Monthly Total
$3,917
$68,548
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,897
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$67
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
$1,897
$33,198
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$277
$4,848
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$216
$3,780
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$264
$4,620
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$600
$10,500
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$298
$5,215
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$290
$5,075
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$75
$1,313
Monthly Total
$3,917
$68,548
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