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How much is “enough” in USA

For all Desi’s who come to USA, its a confusing number to decide how much is really enough. Of course, this magic number depends totally on weather someone is single+student, single+working, married+1salary or married+2salaries. I am trying to give a rough and necessary calculation of expenses that you incur monthly. Of course the expenses changes from state to state and also depends on people.

Expense Type Low End High End Average
House Rent 800 1400 1000
Water + Trash + Sewage 40 50 40
Mobile 50 80 50
Internet + Home Phone + Cable 0 120 120
Car Gas 100 200 100
Car Instalment 200 500 300
Grosseries 200 400 300
Miscellanious 300 500 300
Total 1690 3250 2210

The above table suggests expenses for a single family (wife and husband) and no kids. In the end the idea is to get everyone know how mush is NECESSARY here in US for all desi’s coming here for the first time.