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What living costs in 250 cities

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New York City

United States · #5/250

$ 3 858

per month
Monthly costs for one person, including rent for a one-bedroom flat (centre and outskirts averaged)
CheapestPriciest

Housing

$ 2 800

Restaurants

$ 422

Utilities

$ 171

Groceries

$ 154

Entertainment

$ 143

Healthcare

$ 91

Transport

$ 62

Clothing

$ 15

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