Can you live comfortably with 50k income?

I live in Tampa, but I was born and raised in Thailand and moved here in 2021. I have a full-time job that pays $50K a year, which I consider a decent entry-level salary.

However, with my current income, I can’t even afford to rent a studio apartment and live comfortably. After deductions for 401(k), taxes, and health insurance, I take home about $1,250 per paycheck. A studio apartment costs around $1,350, my car payment is $400, and my car insurance is $150. That leaves me with just $600 a month for groceries and everything else.

Is this real life? I feel miserable. I know I need to work more or find a second job, but is this really what it takes just to get by? On top of that, I’m about to break up with my boyfriend, and I’m alone in the U.S. without any family. I feel so lost and sad.

If you’ve read this far, thank you. I just needed someone to listen.