Under normal circumstances, the monthly food expenses of international students are around 800 dollars. Excluding dietary differences, lunch and dinner, most students choose the school cafeteria. The normal lunch price is about 10 USD, which is acceptable in order to save time and effort.

If you can't accept the canteen food, you can help yourself and have plenty of food and clothing. There are supermarkets near most schools in China, and you can't escape a good meal.

When you are too lazy to cook, you can choose to go to a restaurant outside. American fast food is cheaper, similar to eating hamburger fries at McDonald's. If you want to improve your life and go to a better restaurant, it will cost about $/kloc-0.5 to $30, generally not more than $50 per person.

accommodation expense

In the United States, the cost of college life is closely related to accommodation, which often depends on geographical location and personal lifestyle.

1. School dormitory, cost: about 2000-7500 USD per semester. Because most dormitories in foreign schools are equipped with electronic monitoring systems and professional security personnel, school apartments are undoubtedly the best choice in terms of safety, but the restrictions on freedom will be high. In addition, some schools will require students to live in study dormitories for at least one year. Please go to official website for specific requirements.

2. Off-campus rental, cost: about 500-3,500 dollars per month (not capped). Due to different geographical locations, the price gap of rental housing is also large. In order to reduce the cost, you can generally choose to share the rent with friends, but it may be a certain distance from the school, and the transportation cost may increase.

3. Host family, cost: 500-900 dollars per month (the price depends on the situation of American families). It can help students improve their foreign language level quickly and integrate into local life as soon as possible. Of course, it also involves how to help students find reliable host families.

travelling expenses

Students who live on campus can take the free campus bus. As a "country on wheels", most universities in the United States are far away from urban areas, so if you want to go out for a wave, you must rely on public transportation. For example, if you study in new york and choose to go to school by subway every day, you may need about 100-200 USD per month. Of course, if you happen to be in a city with convenient parking and you refuse to take public transportation, then buying and maintaining a car is another expense!

personal expenses

The average is about $65,438+0,200/year, with no upper limit. Occasional entertainment activities, such as watching movies, gathering friends, telephone bills, traveling, groceries, etc. , must also be taken into account. Most schools also require students to pay for the use of campus medical facilities to check medical insurance, basic examinations and prescriptions for common diseases. The regulations of each school are different. The cost of health insurance is about $500 a year.