Here is the sample living expenses in USA
Monthly,
Gross Salary = $4000
Less Tax (30 %) = $1200
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Net Pay = $2800
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Approximate monthly expense
| Apartment Rent | $800 |
| Groceries | $300 |
| Car Loan | $350 |
| Car Insurance | $150 |
| Phone | $100 |
| Power | $ 50 |
| Gas | $ 50 |
| Laundry | $ 50 |
| Other Misc. | $150 |
| Total | $2000 |
You can save $800 per month.
You may end up in spending more if have dependent, living in Metropolitan City (Like
New York, California). This budget is focused on your first 6 month of living in USA. When
days are rolling down, you may be having more expenses (TV, VCR, DVD, Vacation Trips).
Obviousely your Salary also increases too...!