United States
Cost of Living in Jersey City, NJ
Monthly Total
$4,728
$82,740
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$2,671
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$69
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
$2,671
$46,743
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$194
$3,395
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$233
$4,078
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$288
$5,040
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$395
$6,913
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$482
$8,435
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$74
$1,295
Monthly Total
$4,728
$82,740
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