United States
Cost of Living in Seattle, WA
Monthly Total
$4,503
$78,803
Housing (1BR Mid-range)
$2,262
Daily Spend (ex. rent)
$75
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
$2,262
$39,585
Utilities
Electric, water, gas, and internet
$336
$5,880
Groceries
Groceries from supermarkets
$277
$4,848
Dining Out
Mix of casual restaurants, ~12 meals/month
$276
$4,830
Transportation
Rideshare (Uber/Didi), ~30 rides/month
$330
$5,775
Lifestyle & Entertainment
Entertainment, occasional cleaning service
$415
$7,263
Healthcare
Basic private health insurance
$521
$9,118
Phone & Subscriptions
Phone plan and streaming subscriptions
$87
$1,523
Monthly Total
$4,503
$78,803
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