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Cost of Living in New York, NY, United States

Prices in New York, NY

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Consumer Price Index (Excl.Rent): 100.00
Rent Index: 100.00
Groceries Index: 100.00
Restaurants Index: 100.00
Consumer Price Plus Rent Index: 100.00
Local Purchasing Power: 100.00

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Restaurants [Edit] mean
Range
Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant 14.00 $
10.00
16.16
Meal for 2, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course 75.00 $
60.00
100.00
Combo Meal at McDonalds or Similar 7.00 $
6.00
8.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter draught) 5.00 $
4.00
6.00
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 7.00 $
5.00
8.00
Cappuccino (regular) 4.00 $
3.00
5.00
Coke/Pepsi (0.33 liter bottle) 1.60 $
1.50
2.00
Water (0.33 liter bottle) 1.38 $
1.00
2.00
 
Markets [Edit] mean
Milk (regular), 1 liter 1.32 $
1.04
1.85
Loaf of Fresh White Bread (500g) 3.00 $
2.00
3.50
Rice (1kg) 2.70 $
1.50
4.65
Eggs (12) 3.00 $
2.39
3.99
Local Cheese (1kg) 11.02 $
7.00
13.23
Chicken Breasts (Boneless, Skinless), (1kg) 7.25 $
5.00
13.23
Apples (1kg) 4.40 $
2.99
6.61
Oranges (1kg) 4.41 $
2.99
5.51
Tomato (1kg) 5.00 $
4.00
6.61
Potato (1kg) 2.00 $
1.10
2.25
Lettuce (1 head) 2.00 $
1.50
3.00
Water (1.5 liter bottle) 2.00 $
2.00
2.50
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 15.00 $
12.00
15.00
Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) 2.00 $
1.50
3.25
Imported Beer (0.33 liter bottle) 3.00 $
2.50
4.00
Pack of Cigarettes (Marlboro) 13.00 $
11.50
13.50
 
Transportation [Edit] mean
One-way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.44 $
2.25
2.50
Monthly Pass (Regular Price) 105.00 $
104.00
112.00
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 2.50 $
2.50
3.00
Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 1.24 $
1.24
1.55
Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 30.00 $
25.20
30.00
Gasoline (1 liter) 1.06 $
1.00
1.08
Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) 20,000.00 $
17,000.00
20,971.79
 
Utilities (Monthly) [Edit] mean
Basic (Electricity, Heating, Water, Garbage) for 85m2 Apartment 120.00 $
98.08
187.00
1 min. of Prepaid Mobile Tariff Local (No Discounts or Plans) 0.15 $
0.10
0.20
Internet (6 Mbps, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) 50.00 $
40.00
59.00
 
Sports And Leisure [Edit] mean
Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 80.00 $
50.00
100.00
Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) 25.00 $
15.00
30.00
Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat 13.00 $
12.00
14.00
 
Clothing And Shoes [Edit] mean
1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) 52.50 $
40.00
70.00
1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) 40.00 $
30.00
50.00
1 Pair of Nike Shoes 80.00 $
70.00
90.00
1 Pair of Men Leather Shoes 80.00 $
70.00
120.00
 
Rent Per Month [Edit] mean
Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre 2,750.00 $
2,000.00
3,000.00
Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre 1,500.00 $
1,200.00
2,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre 5,000.00 $
4,200.00
6,000.00
Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre 2,750.00 $
2,200.00
3,500.00
 
Buy Apartment Price [Edit] mean
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment in City Centre 9,014.77 $
7,265.64
10,763.91
Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 4,036.47 $
2,152.78
5,381.96
 
Salaries And Financing [Edit] mean
Median Monthly Disposable Salary (After Tax) 3,870.00 $
3,000.00
5,000.00
Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentanges (%), Yearly 4.00
4.00
5.00

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Last update : May, 2013

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24 Comments so far

#MICKEY on May 08, 2013 :
Hey guys,In Ghana and I'm leaving for NYC this July, 13 and looking for a room apartment to rent with the price ranging $600 - $1000 monthly. nanamich@yahoo.com
Thank you
#Max on May 05, 2013 :
I just moved into NYC. I pay 2500 a month for a studio and consider myself lucky. The cost of food here is way more than in outer boroughs. Internet helps a lot as there are sites like FreshDirect where one can purchase food and groceries. Unless you make at least 100K a year I think it is going to be really tough living in NYC especially if you like to go out.
#vitaly nyc on May 02, 2013 :
1br in brooklyn about 1100$ The main problems in Nyc are dirty streets, rude people, cold winter, destroyed roads, expensive car's insuranse.
#Lesego on Apr 11, 2013 :
i would love to come and work in New York some time....i live all the way in South Africa, im a University Student
#alvin anderson on Apr 07, 2013 :
Nyc is great city and i am thinking to come to here.
The things here can be easily afforded by me. I just need to make a little more money.
#anna on Mar 31, 2013 :
I cannot help smiling while reading these comments:-) I live in Ukraine, Kiev and invite you to come here and find out how happy and lucky you are to live in NY or other. Our prices are the same as in NY (some even higher) but an average monthly salary is 400$. Your cost of living is an amazing option, you simply enjoy it!
#newyorknewyork on Mar 09, 2013 :
I am looking into moving to NY. I am from Norway, and compared to what I am used to here these prices are not that bad. However, I am wondering if its really not possible to find a studio for apx. $1000-1500?
#shan on Mar 07, 2013 :
hulala, i had no idea the big apple is so damn expensive. it must be difficult to save. everything is 10times what am used to.
#@gizaiga on Feb 23, 2013 :
I'm looking at the cost of living in NYC and it's unbelievable! things are so exensive! i live in one of he most beautiful countries in the world(Kenya :)) & everything seems to be 10+ times cheaper than NYC
#Sandy on Feb 20, 2013 :
I am a software programmer and was thinking to move to NYC but after analyzing this result i guess i need to save a few more bucks before moving into NY :P
#Saudi guy on Feb 07, 2013 :
hey guys i'm going to travel to nyc for spend summer vacation there . i can bear only 8000 USD . tell me guys is it enough ?
#A Nieves on Jan 09, 2013 :
Cost of living is high yes! apartments and houses are through the roof that is all correct. but the people who live here know how to shop. Some of the most expensive shops take place in NY but also keep in mind that there are NO WALMARTS! (except for LI) Therefore those cheap mom and pop stores are still around and very cheap. As far as the people you will find rude and nice people NYC is very diverse. Traffic is horrible here and highways and streets can be confusing. Your car insurance is guaranteed to sky rocket since your chances of being in an accident are much much more.
#Scottie on Nov 19, 2012 :
#Monique I am an upcoming photographer and am very interested in moving to NYC from ATL. I am sure that rent will be high but are utilities high? I currently have a $300 light bill cable is about $120 and i still have a car note and other bills as well. I am looking for increase. HELP PLEASE!
#Hamdan Kappil on Nov 08, 2012 :
Thank you very much for this listing. Anyhow I am an Indian who have much passion to come and work in New York city. However when i hear about the total living expense i wonder how a family can live in the city by depending upon a single person. I think Government should not levy heavy income tax from city population,because people cannot afford a tax burden to live in a finest city. For an average worker how much will be balance after tax and expense.
#queenser on Nov 04, 2012 :
Where are these studios for $600? Texas? Or in a neighborhood where a chance to be killed by a stray bullet is higher than getting jeans for $10.
#JEW YORK on Oct 14, 2012 :
"I'm looking to leave the US because financially, living in NYC makes no sense anymore." <- Why do New Yorkers think that the rotten apple is the capital of the country? Note to all New Yorkers: the twin towers were NOT the Pentagon!
#Morgan on Oct 03, 2012 :
Rent on Long Island for a single bedroom is between 1100 and 1200 a month a studio (shared bathroom and kitchen) is about 800. 2 bedroom 1500 3 1800. I wish my salary (yes salary not hourly) was even close to the 3600 median income
#Caroline on Oct 02, 2012 :
I believe that fitness centers are probably less than the average you said per month. I know that NYSC is pretty cheap and so is planet fitness, which are two of the largest gyms in the city.
#Pete on Sep 25, 2012 :
Thank you all for all these informations.
I was just about to move but, It seems that I should save some more $ before I leave TX!
Can ou guys just tell me how much do they 'really' pay to a Pharmacist Technician?
#Linds on Aug 28, 2012 :
I live in NY, there are no apartments less than $1000 per month these days. I haven't seen any that aren't total hell holes. You could rent a room within an apartment for a little less but you wouldn't have a lot of privacy. I'm looking to leave the US because financially, living in NYC makes no sense anymore.
#Nick on Jul 26, 2012 :
could u tell me the avg cost of living in NY per month for a person who's moving from the Netherlands, if u're making a medium salary and u do not splurge much?
#C.B on Jun 06, 2012 :
#Monique - would love to know more about the studio's close to Manhattan that range from $600-800 and if you know of any going at the moment? Looking to rent for a month or so.

Thanks
#Monique on May 26, 2012 :
Well a lot of people here know where to find deals outside the normal price range. For instance, they say the average cost of rent outside if Manhattan is $1500 a month, but there are plenty of apartments that go for less than that (like $800 for a studio, my friends got a studio for $600). Also there are plenty if discount stores throughout NYC (can buy.jeans for $10, shirts for $6, shoes for $20). And the same goes for groceries, I can buy organic oatmeal for a dollar at Target, as well as a 2 liter of Sprite for $1-2 because it's so competitive here businesses are constantly offering discounts to keep up with their competitors. Another thing that helps is that there seems to be more affordable healthcare options/plans for NY'ers in comparison to say Kentucky which is where I'm originally from.
#J HARRIS on Apr 25, 2012 :
I dont know how people in New York can make it on what they make in general.
Im am retired just turned 81 on the 21st of April 12. In the Army 26 years
enlisted man E-6,I also get a check from a meat packing plant.And Social Security
my mortgage is less than it takes to rest in NY.I enjoy a larger retirement income
and my cost of living he lets my get by without worry.

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