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Cost of Living in Santa Cruz
Monthly Total
$1,103
$19,303
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$315
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$26
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
$315
$5,513
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$82
$1,435
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$91
$1,593
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$48
$840
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$300
$5,250
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$172
$3,010
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$50
$875
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$45
$788
Monthly Total
$1,103
$19,303
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