United States
Cost of Living in Columbia, SC
Monthly Total
$2,596
$45,430
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$981
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$54
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
$981
$17,168
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$276
$4,830
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$182
$3,185
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$240
$4,200
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$282
$4,935
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$260
$4,550
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$75
$1,313
Monthly Total
$2,596
$45,430
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