United States
Cost of Living in San Antonio, TX
Monthly Total
$3,078
$53,865
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$1,265
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$60
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
$1,265
$22,138
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$269
$4,708
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$191
$3,343
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$216
$3,780
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$390
$6,825
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$324
$5,670
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$340
$5,950
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$83
$1,453
Monthly Total
$3,078
$53,865
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