Cost of Living in New Orleans
Summary of cost of living in New Orleans, LA, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,860.3, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,348.7, excluding rent.
- New Orleans is 14.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in New Orleans is, on average, 35.9% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | $26.00 | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | $128.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $12.79 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $6.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $8.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.43 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.01 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.17 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.42 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $3.76 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $2.80 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $5.53 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $6.92 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $4.77 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $6.85 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.43 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.74 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.42 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.53 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.96 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.46 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $2.31 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.61 | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | $16.83 | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | $2.51 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.93 | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | $9.00 | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $1.25 | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $45.00 | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.50 | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | $2.40 | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $35.00 | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.88 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $35,578.00 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $25,968.32 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $257.62 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $69.98 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $71.99 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $51.00 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $43.19 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $12.50 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,563.89 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $10,230.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $57.25 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $43.07 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $86.80 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $120.31 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $1,870.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $1,180.78 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $3,053.33 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $2,069.00 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $479.48 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $128.11 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,025.47 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.17 | |
Prices in New Orleans, Louisiana
This city had 355 entries in the past 12 months by 34 different contributors.
Last update: 5 June 2026
Last update: 5 June 2026
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Leave a comment:3 Comments so far
Delina
on Jul 23, 2023:
Hello, Thank you for allowing me to view the invaluable information on this site. My Son recently relocated to Lafayette. I am concerned for his safety, should I be? I have never been here. I was amazed to learn that the French language is used. We are from a small Island in Nova Scotia, Canada and there are many similarities. Thank you and I wish you well.
Anonymous
on Feb 03, 2021:
Just jump into gator infested waters save money like the rest of us do.
Ragin Cajun
on Sep 27, 2020:
If you live in New Orleans you should add the cost of a casket and a funeral.