What is the cost of living in USA for an Indian student?

<p>The cost of living in USA is <strong>224.3%</strong> higher than the cost of living in India, also the rent in USA is <strong>769.9%</strong> higher than in India. Thus, it is natural that the cost of living in the USA is very high for an Indian student. There are various factors that affect the cost of living for students in the USA such as type of accommodation, transportation, and other miscellaneous expenses. The table given below specifies the estimated student cost of living in the USA that is based on different expenses.</p><table border="0" width="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"><tbody><tr><th width="310"><p align="center"><strong>Expenses in USA</strong></p></th><th width="437"><p align="center"><strong>Average Yearly / Monthly cost</strong></p></th></tr><tr><td width="310"><p>Books and study material</p></td><td width="437"><p align="center">USD 900 - USD 2,000 per year</p></td></tr><tr><td width="310"><p>Travel</p></td><td width="437"><p align="center">USD 300 - USD 700 per year</p></td></tr><tr><td width="310"><p>Accommodation</p></td><td width="437"><p align="center">USD 9,800 - USD 11,100 per year</p></td></tr><tr><td width="310"><p>Electricity</p></td><td width="437"><p align="center">USD 100 - USD 150 per month</p></td></tr><tr><td width="310"><p>Food</p></td><td width="437"><p align="center">On campus: USD 250 per month</p><p align="center">Off-campus: USD 400 - USD 600 per month</p></td></tr><tr><td width="310"><p>Phone subscription</p></td><td width="437"><p align="center">USD 50 per month</p></td></tr><tr><td width="310"><p>Home Internet</p></td><td width="437"><p align="center">USD 45 - USD 50 per month</p></td></tr><tr><td width="310"><p>Health Insurance</p></td><td width="437"><p align="center">USD 700 - USD 1,100 per year</p></td></tr><tr><td width="310"><p>Clothes</p></td><td width="437"><p align="center">USD 500 per year</p></td></tr><tr><td width="310"><p>Water, Trash and Sewer</p></td><td width="437"><p align="center">USD 50 - USD 75 per month</p></td></tr></tbody></table><p><em>Note: The data shown above is taken from unofficial sources, therefore, it is subject to vary</em></p>

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