Generally, the cost of living in the central and western regions is low, and the cost of living in the eastern and northeastern regions is the highest. The cost of living may vary greatly due to the following factors:
On-campus accommodation or off-campus rental
? Diet planning, personal shopping or eating out? Travel by bus or car? How much do you spend on entertainment? Personal consumption habits? Do you have a part-time job? Living cost of studying abroad on the east coast
? Boston (Massachusetts) and Miami (Florida): 1, 500–3,000 USD/month? Atlanta (Georgia): 1, 200–2,200 USD/month? Philadelphia (Pennsylvania): 800–1,300 USD/month? D.C. and new york: 1, 700–3,000 USD/month? Living expenses of studying abroad on the west coast
? Los Angeles (California): 1, 500–2,500 USD/month? San Francisco (California): $2,200-4,000 per month? San Diego (California): 1, 400–2,400 USD/month? Living cost of studying abroad in Central China
? New Orleans (Louisiana): 1,100–2000 USD/month? Seattle (Washington): 1, 500–2,500 USD/month? Cost of living in studying abroad in central and northern China.
? Chicago (Illinois): 1, 300–2500 USD/month? Detroit (Michigan): 1, 000–1,800 USD/month? Living cost of studying abroad in South China
? Dallas (Texas) and Houston (Texas): 1, 000–2,000 USD/month? For more accurate annual expenses, you can always contact the university you plan to attend and ask for an estimate. They will be happy to help. ? Accommodation costs in the United States In the United States, accommodation costs are as different as the general cost of living. Ordinary apartments start at $600 (there are more one-bedroom apartments in rural areas) and can reach $3,000 or more (one-bedroom apartments in Boston).
Renting a house off campus in the United States may be cheaper than living on campus-* * * enjoy a room of $450 a month. But please consider the distance between universities and the fact that you may have to commute every day.
The average college accommodation fee is:
? 9800 dollars/academic year for a public four-year university? Private four-year university 1 1, 100 USD/academic year? Water and electricity expenses attached to accommodation
The price may not include utilities, so you should check it before signing the contract. The following are some of the most common prices of different utilities:
? Electricity bill: 50- 100 USD/month, depending on the size of your apartment. If your heating is electric, the overall price may be as high as 150 USD/month? Heating: 50- 100 USD/month? Internet: 45-50 USD/month? Telephone subscription: water, sewage and garbage are 50 dollars/month-the landlord usually bears these expenses, but if you have to pay, these expenses are 50-75 dollars/month.
? In the United States, the cost of groceries is 400-600 dollars per person per month. It depends on your eating habits and whether your accommodation at the university includes some meals. Find some of the cheapest supermarkets-Wal-Mart, Target, Costco and Joe's-to go shopping.
If you live in a dormitory, you can choose an on-campus meal plan, and you need to pay about $250/month for it.
? Example of restaurant price
In Bowling Green, the price of restaurants is very affordable: a pizza costs about $7, and $4.50 can buy a cup of coffee.
In Chicago, a meal is about 12 dollars, while beer in the bar is 6 dollars.
The price of meals provided by international and American restaurants in San Francisco is about $65,438+05.
? In the United States, the monthly pass for public transportation ranges from $45 to $65,438+000 (some universities give students discounts, but not all). For example, in Cincinnati, the subway fare for students is $53 per semester. In Nashville, the monthly ticket for public transportation is $44.
The biggest transportation cost may be the air ticket to and from your country. Be careful to add your tickets to the overall budget, because it will have a great impact on your plan.
Try to take into account holiday trips and weekend vacations to popular tourist destinations in the United States. Depending on your location and destination, you can spend up to $500 per trip.
? Additional living expenses for studying abroad:
Books and other study materials: 400–11,000 USD/school year; Health insurance: 700–1,1,000 USD.
Try to make an annual budget for other personal or unexpected expenses. Two thousand dollars is a good start. You can also use free tools such as student budget calculator to track your financial situation.
? American Scholarships Most universities will provide scholarships to international students, focusing on grades rather than needs. Graduate students are more likely to get scholarships. Research fields that usually receive more generous funding include engineering, physical science and biological science.
All universities in the United States must include tuition and scholarship calculators on their websites. You can find these and other useful resources on the official website of the government. Look for scholarships, grants, grants, work-study programs or consider student loans. Apply for a scholarship at the same time as submitting a university application.