The cost of living varies greatly from place to place in America. For example; The cost of living in Idaho is generally lower than that in neighboring Washington. Similarly, if you study in Kansas City, Missouri, the cost of living will be lower than that in Oakland, California. International students in the United States can find themselves in large and small cities. But this section will focus on the cost of living in major cities in Atlanta, Georgia, so as to make budget planning in more expensive places. Please note that the cost of living in cities such as new york, San Francisco and Los Angeles may be much higher than in other parts of the United States.

? How much does it cost to study in the United States for one year? Some average living costs in Atlanta are: monthly rent (one bedroom): 1 100, public facilities (monthly average): 160, public transportation monthly ticket: 95, and meals (cheap restaurants): 14. Milk (1 L): 0.80 USD, vegetables (1 kg): 2 USD, eggs (a dozen): 2 USD, water (1.5 L): 1.80 USD, and chicken (/kloc-0

Don't worry too much about the rent and utilities on this list. Most students in America live in dormitories. In other parts of the world, these are called halls or corridors. In America, the use of dormitories is very common. This reduces a lot of costs, which usually means that you only need to pay rent and utilities every month. The average cost of living in Atlanta, excluding rent, is about $65,438+0,000 a month. Cities and schools across the United States ensure that there are learning places suitable for most budgets. Once you have studied on an F visa for nine months, you can apply for an optional practical training program. This means that you can earn money while studying.

One of the main expenses that international students must consider is medical care. Unlike other popular study destinations such as Britain and Germany, the United States has no national medical insurance. The whole health care system is completely private and operates in a free market way. This means that you need health insurance. As health care is a business, the market is very busy. You need to look carefully at what is covered and not covered by the plan. If you have any pre-existing conditions, you must also declare them. Don't forget to check whether there are any planned overpayments. It is best to buy health insurance before you arrive in the United States, so that you can get protection from the moment you arrive in the United States.