BREAKDOWN OF TYPICAL MONTHLY STUDENT EXPENSES

• The breakdown is typically given for LA, considering it to be 1 of the costliest towns in the USA

1.       Apartment Rent: $75 to $200 / month ( More room mates, less rent )

2.       Electricity: $10 to $ 25 / month

3.       Food - $75 to $150 / month ( Depends on eating habits)

4.       Laptop - $450 to $1500 ( one time investment )

5.       Cell Phone - $35 to $70 ( i-phone costs more / landline not required )

6.       Public transportation - $30 ( usually for students its free )

7.       Books / Textbooks - $50 to $150 /  quarter ( Get books from friends or buy used books )

8.       Shopping / travel - $ 20 to $50 / month ( it varies )

9.       Calling Cards - $5 to $20 / month

10.   Car - $1500 to $3000

11.   Car maintenance - $80 to $100 / month ( includes insurance, gas, service, parking )

12.   International Students health insurance