United States
Cost of Living in Brooklyn, NY
Monthly Total
$4,623
$80,903
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$2,816
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$60
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
$2,816
$49,280
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$229
$4,008
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$252
$4,410
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$240
$4,200
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$420
$7,350
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$300
$5,250
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$294
$5,145
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$72
$1,260
Monthly Total
$4,623
$80,903
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