United States
Cost of Living in Irvine, CA
Monthly Total
$4,982
$87,185
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$2,798
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$73
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
$2,798
$48,965
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$263
$4,603
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$262
$4,585
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$300
$5,250
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$420
$7,350
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$387
$6,773
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$467
$8,173
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$86
$1,505
Monthly Total
$4,982
$87,185
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