USA

On average, a student spends approximately INR 93,000 in a month to fulfil living costs in USA. The cost of living in USA is 224.3% higher than the cost of living in India also the rent in USA is 769.9% higher than in India. Thus, it is natural that the cost of living in the USA is very high for an Indian student. The table given below specifies the estimated student cost of living in the USA that is based on different expenses.Expenses in USAAverage Yearly / Monthly costBooks and study materialUSD 900 - 2,000 per yearTravelUSD 300 - 700 per yearAccommodationUSD 9,800 - 11,100 per yearElectricityUSD 100 - 150 per monthFoodOn campus: USD 250 per monthOff-campus: USD 400 - 600 per monthPhone subscriptionUSD 50 per monthHome InternetUSD 45 - 50 per monthHealth InsuranceUSD 700 - 1,100 per yearClothesUSD 500 per yearWater, Trash and SewerUSD 50 - USD 75 per monthNote: These amounts will differ from state to state within the US. On average, the cost of Indian food in the USA is around USD 350 - USD 400 for one person. 

According to USCIS (US Citizenship and Immigration Services), 1,99,812 Indian students went to the USA for higher studies in 2022. The number of Indian students in the US increased by 19% in 2022. International students have the option of working while studying in US universities and earning experience plus money to support their costs of living. The average accommodation expense is INR 6.7 Lakh (based on 146 colleges).The area of New England on the east coast of the US is the centre of all its renowned academic institutes. Most of the top-ranking colleges in the USA are located in the cities of Cambridge, New York, Florida and other areas. The average meal expense is INR 3.9 Lakh (based on 146 colleges).