United States
Cost of Living in San Francisco, CA
Monthly Total
$5,588
$97,790
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$3,187
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$80
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
$3,187
$55,773
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$283
$4,953
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$285
$4,988
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
$447
$7,823
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$583
$10,203
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$83
$1,453
Monthly Total
$5,588
$97,790
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