American cities are divided into four grades according to the consumption index. The cost of living in first-class cities such as new york, Philadelphia, Los Angeles, San Francisco, Chicago and Boston is about $654.38+$00,000-$20,000/year, while in second-class cities such as Seattle, Atlanta and Detroit, it is about $80,000-$654.38+$00,000/year, and in third-class cities such as the south and midwest, it is about $80,000-year.

1, meals

The prices of things in American supermarkets are relatively moderate. Lunch in general university restaurants is about 4 to 8 dollars, lunch in American fast food restaurants is about 5 to 8 dollars, and lunch in restaurants with better environment is about 15-50 dollars per meal. In fact, many international students in China will choose to cook by themselves. Vegetables are more expensive and meat is moderate in America, but beef is more expensive.

Step 2 transport

In a big city like new york, public transportation is very developed. The monthly subway ticket is $865,438 +0, and the daily unlimited fare is $7.5, and the weekly unlimited fare is $2.5. If you buy more than $7, you will get 65,438+05%. In Chicago, bus and subway tickets are single, 65438 dollars +0.5. Except for some developed cities, most Americans choose to travel by car, and the cheap used car only costs more than $65,438+0,000.

Step 3 rent a house

In cities with more Chinese in the United States, a single room for two people is about 400 -800 dollars/month, the price of one room and one living room is about 900- 1200, and the cost of two rooms and one living room is about 1200+0500.

4. Health care

Generally speaking, colleges and universities in the United States have a study abroad insurance system, and the basic insurance premium generally ranges from 300 to 600 dollars per year. It is very important to buy accident insurance when entering school, and lower premiums can also cope with emergencies.