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Cost of living in Savannah

Updated October 2026Sources

How much a month costs in Savannah

For one person, including rent. A comfortable month costs about $3,000–4,400 ($3,000–4,400).

Lean$1,900–2,500$1,900–2,500 · Room or studio, local food
Comfortable$3,000–4,400$3,000–4,400 · 1-bed apartment, eating out daily
Luxury$5,500–8,500$5,500–8,500 · Upscale apartment, restaurants, taxis

Prices in Savannah

Typical 2026 ranges in USD, rounded. US$ at the 03 Oct 2026 exchange rate.

ItemUSDUS$
Housing
1-bedroom apartment, center (month)$1,500–2,300$1,500–2,300
1-bedroom apartment, outside center (month)$1,100–1,700$1,100–1,700
Hostel dorm bed (night)$35–60$35–60
Mid-range hotel room (night)$160–280$160–280
Food and drink
Local meal or street food$11–17$11–17
Mid-range restaurant, per person$25–45$25–45
Cappuccino$4–6$4–6
Local beer, 0.5 l in a bar$5–8$5–8
Getting around
Public transport, one ride$1–2$1–2
Ride-hailing or taxi, about 5 km$11–20$11–20
Work and life
Gym membership (month)$35–65$35–65
Mobile data, 20–50 GB (month)$25–50$25–50

Value for money: 19/100

A value score of 19/100 means Savannah gives more quality of life per dollar than 18% of the 1,319 places we cover. Quality here scores 87/100. It's the 2nd most affordable of 57 places we cover in United States.

Quality factorScore
Safety75
Air quality96
Internet88
Healthcare100
Weather67
Friendly locals100
English100

Cost of living across United States

One person, comfortable lifestyle, including rent.

PlaceComfortable monthValue
San Antonio$2,600–3,80027/100
Savannah$3,000–4,40019/100
Portland$3,000–4,50016/100
Orlando$3,200–4,60015/100
Atlanta$3,200–4,80010/100
Philadelphia$3,300–4,8008/100
New Orleans$3,400–4,8009/100
Las Vegas$3,500–5,0008/100
Denver$3,500–5,00011/100
Scottsdale$3,600–5,20013/100
Nashville$3,700–5,20010/100
Austin$3,800–5,4008/100
Charleston$3,800–5,5008/100
Fort Lauderdale$3,800–5,5008/100
Chicago$4,000–5,8004/100
Sedona$4,000–5,8008/100
Big Island$4,200–6,2005/100
Honolulu$4,400–6,2006/100
Washington, D.C.$4,400–6,2003/100
Los Angeles$4,500–6,5003/100
San Diego$4,600–6,5004/100
Seattle$4,600–6,6002/100
Maui$4,600–6,6005/100
Miami$4,800–6,8002/100
Boston$4,800–6,8003/100
Key West$5,000–7,0004/100
Kauai$5,000–7,5003/100
Miami Beach$5,200–7,4002/100
San Francisco$5,600–7,8001/100
New York City$5,800–8,0001/100

Cheaper alternatives to Savannah

Similar safety, lower cost, in North America.

PlaceCountryComfortable month
Quebec CityCanada$2,110–2,950
OttawaCanada$2,460–3,370
Niagara FallsCanada$2,250–3,090
VictoriaCanada$2,530–3,440
CalgaryCanada$2,460–3,370

Quick answers

How much money do you need per month in Savannah?

About $1,900–2,500 on a lean budget, $3,000–4,400 for a comfortable month and $5,500–8,500 for a luxury one, rent included.

How much is rent in Savannah?

A furnished 1-bedroom apartment costs $1,500–2,300 ($1,500–2,300) a month in the center and $1,100–1,700 ($1,100–1,700) outside it.

How much does food cost in Savannah?

A local meal is $11–17 ($11–17); a mid-range restaurant is $25–45 ($25–45) per person.

Is United States expensive?

Prices in United States are about 100% of US price levels (World Bank PPP).

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Sources

Prices are SoloSquare estimates for 2026, reviewed against official and operator prices where available. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.