United States
Cost of Living in Oakland, CA
Monthly Total
$4,438
$77,665
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$2,323
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$71
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
$2,323
$40,653
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$237
$4,148
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$271
$4,743
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$300
$5,250
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$450
$7,875
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$365
$6,388
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$421
$7,368
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$71
$1,243
Monthly Total
$4,438
$77,665
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