The United States of America is a vast country with 50 states, so living in the United States varies from state to state, usually due to the policies of the governments of these states. Therefore, the cost of living varies depending on the city and state in which you live. In general, larger cities and urban areas are more expensive than rural places. Basic living costs include: rent, food, costs such as water, electricity, mobile and internet bills, tuition fees, transportation, health insurance, and luxury. Below is information about all of these factors that may increase or decrease the cost of living in the United States
Housing: Housing costs can be high in some major cities such as New York, Boston, San Francisco and Los Angeles. You can also choose between living in a rented apartment or living in a house with an American family or a person you may know from the Facebook application. There may also be cheaper housing options in rural or suburban areas, and let us put together some estimated rental costs based on our experience and research regarding this topic.
Cost of renting a room shared with one person: 300 to 500 USD/month
The cost of renting a private room with a private bathroom for a roommate: 600 to 900 USD/month
Cost of renting a private studio: 700 to 1200 USD/month
The cost of renting an apartment consisting of a room, a hall, a kitchen, and a bathroom: 1,200 to 1,600 US dollars/month
The cost of renting a two-bedroom apartment: 1,600 to 2,200 US dollars/month
Education: There are a very large number of prestigious universities and colleges in the United States. Al Murad Educational Agency can help you choose the most suitable institutes and universities there. Regarding education costs, we assure you that they are high costs compared to countries in the Arab world or countries of the Asian continent. This cost varies depending on the type of educational institution (private or government), the academic specialization and its duration, as well as the educational level. Let’s put together some estimated higher education costs based on our experience and research
Health insurance: Health insurance is important in the United States. You can get health insurance through your employer if you work, or sign up for a private health insurance plan.
Transportation: Transportation in the United States varies according to the city and region. In larger cities, there is a good bus, metro and tram system. In other areas, you may need to own a private car to be able to get around better
Recreation and Culture: Many recreational and cultural opportunities are available in the United States. There are museums, art galleries, gardens, parks, swimming pools, sports fields, festivals, concerts and sporting events
This is just general information and you may have specific experiences and challenges depending on where you live and your personal circumstances
