QUOTES in US dollars:

Rent 3 bedroom 2 bath house and share with roommates - total cost = $3,000
Groceries for decent food (some organic) = $400 for individual
Utilities heat/electricity = $400/ month whole house
Cable + high speed internet + land phone = $170
Transportation / monthly transit pass = $65
Typical night out costs = $5 - $10 dollars to get into a club and $5-10 dollars per drink or beer
Typical dinner out = $20-25 (depending on what you order)
Movie ticket = $10.00
Concerts = $35-$50


Note: $3000 / month is good compared to what we get... parking, washer/dryer, small garden, garage, nice /safe neighborhood. Two bedrooms go for about $2200-$2500 / month