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Cost of Living Simulator
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Monthly Total Comparison
US Average$4,500/mo
US
Your Custom Budget$3,375/mo
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Monthly savings vs. US average
$1,125/mo
$13,500/year ยท 25% less than US
Category Breakdown
Housing / Rent$1,600 (47%)
Groceries$550 (16%)
Dining Out$300 (9%)
Utilities$200 (6%)
Transportation$250 (7%)
Healthcare Insurance$400 (12%)
Internet$75 (2%)
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