United States
Cost of Living in New York, NY
Monthly Total
$5,367
$93,923
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$3,272
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$70
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
$3,272
$57,260
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$246
$4,305
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$264
$4,620
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
$365
$6,388
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$421
$7,368
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$80
$1,400
Monthly Total
$5,367
$93,923
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