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Cost of Living in Rota
Monthly Total
$2,254
$39,445
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$989
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$42
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
$989
$17,308
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$152
$2,660
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$128
$2,240
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$204
$3,570
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$450
$7,875
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$202
$3,535
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$101
$1,768
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$28
$490
Monthly Total
$2,254
$39,445
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