<p>I’m living in Evanston this summer.</p>
<p>Besides rent, I havent got my first utility bill yet but comcast internet/cable + util is probably in the $150 mo/range split between my roomate and I. </p>
<p>Food, I think we spent $200 as an initial cost for some staples… oil, sugar, spices, etc plus about $60-80/week for the two of us for food that we cook at home. STRONGLY suggest if they dont have car, find a friend who does that will let them use it to go to Jewel or Sams Club, the Whole Foods is a huge budget buster. </p>
<p>Alcohol for two fraternity bros: 12-pack a week ($6/person) + a drink or two at the bars ($10)
- a little extra for partier nights.</p>
<p>Then theres the variable costs
Haircut ($16 every month, so like $4/week)
Laundry ($4/week)
Entertainment ($10/week to average it out)
Toiletriese/general house upkeep like cleaning supplies ($20/mo)</p>
<p>Looking at the $120-150/week range for non rent expenses, if I did my math right. I may have overestimated on a few things.</p>