United States
Cost of Living in Buffalo, NY
Monthly Total
$3,265
$57,138
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,267
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
$1,267
$22,173
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$346
$6,055
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$202
$3,535
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$300
$5,250
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$510
$8,925
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$293
$5,128
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$282
$4,935
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$65
$1,138
Monthly Total
$3,265
$57,138
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