Rent 8,000 (apartment)-10,000 (small 3 bedroom house)
cable, tel, internet 250-350
water and electricity 800-1,000
food 3,600 (does not include a meal over 60 per adult)
car insurance for one car $4,000 (4%) new car, goes up 1/2% every year
Tuition 7,000 ($70,000 for 9 months) plus add summer camp
(majority of schools have expensive fees along with tuition...observe the class, it's usually ESL if you attend less refined schools)
car payment??? (2,800)?
car dealer oil filter 60 (maintenance is astronomical)
car wash $250
gas 200 (4 cylinder) - 600 (V8)
child's activities $500 (Birthday parties, music, etc.)
cell phone 500 for the family of 3

Approximate figures listed above

Cost of furniture, appliances, D/L, car maintenance, grooming supplies or maintenance, clothing, and leisure expenses are not included