Approximate Cost Of Living in USA for a Couple

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Re: Approximate Cost Of Living in USA for a Couple

@Cheegum

Since you will be brand new to the place it will really help to stay at devon because its close to all the desi amneties, shops, masjids etc. The one problem about living at devon is that the houses here are really, really old. Thats not necessarily a bad thing because theres tons of desis living there right now.

If you’re two people you would need a 1 bedroom aparement atleast. Rent could cost you around $700 - $900 per month. (Here’s a listing of aparements at devon). Utilities (heat, gas, water, electricity) could cost you around $150-200. Personal grocery around $200-$300 a month. Personal shopping like clothes etc could cost two people average $300 a month. These are very general and i should say a bit modest estimates. Your situation could be different.

You would need some furniture to furnish your apt (if the one you get isn’t furnished already). Thats a one time cost that’ll set you back around $1000-$1500 for dining table/chairs, sofa set, bed, almaari etc. If you do end up buying furniture, try to get something thats light weight and easy to assemble/disassemble/move as you will find yourself moving from this place within 6 months to a year.

I didn’t get the last part about ‘hotling’. Do you intend to live in a hotel too at times?

by hoteling he meant going out to eat at restaurants etc.
that cost can vary depoending on how often, and wha types of restaurants. ON devon 2 ppl can go have a meal for 12 bucks and be good at some places. then there are places were $12 barely gets you an apetizer.

be careful with area around devon, between devon and loyola there are some real nasty areas.

note that the old houses in devon area are not very energy efficient so the $150-$200 estimate can go out the window in summer and winter.

uestian, dont forget other costs like, car/fuel/insurance/maintenance and/or public transport.

dish/cable/internet/phone/cellphone