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 4,727.9$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,323.6$, excluding rent.
- New Orleans is 28.1% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in New Orleans is, on average, 60.0% lower than in New York.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant | 26.00 $ | |
| Meal for 2 People, Mid-range Restaurant, Three-course | 124.00 $ | |
| McMeal at McDonalds (or Equivalent Combo Meal) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (1 pint draught) | 6.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (regular) | 5.51 $ | |
| Coke/Pepsi (12 oz small bottle) | 2.84 $ | |
| Water (12 oz small bottle) | 2.10 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (regular), (1 gallon) | 5.16 $ | |
| Loaf of Fresh White Bread (1 lb) | 3.66 $ | |
| Rice (white), (1 lb) | 2.78 $ | |
| Eggs (regular) (12) | 4.43 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.78 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 5.06 $ | |
| Beef Round (1 lb) (or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat) | 6.65 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.45 $ | |
| Banana (1 lb) | 0.78 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.20 $ | |
| Tomato (1 lb) | 2.36 $ | |
| Potato (1 lb) | 1.78 $ | |
| Onion (1 lb) | 1.45 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 head) | 2.21 $ | |
| Water (1.5 liter bottle) | 2.99 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.50 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (0.5 liter bottle) | 2.06 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz small bottle) | 3.55 $ | |
| Cigarettes 20 Pack (Marlboro) | 8.75 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-way Ticket (Local Transport) | 1.25 $ | |
| Monthly Pass (Regular Price) | 45.00 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) | 3.50 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Normal Tariff) | 2.40 $ | |
| Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) | 35.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 gallon) | 3.04 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 90 KW Trendline (Or Equivalent New Car) | 35,000.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6l 97kW Comfort (Or Equivalent New Car) | 28,387.32 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) for 915 sq ft Apartment | 234.97 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Monthly Plan with Calls and 10GB+ Data | 58.29 $ | |
| Internet (60 Mbps or More, Unlimited Data, Cable/ADSL) | 70.88 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult | 54.12 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rent (1 Hour on Weekend) | 43.19 $ | |
| Cinema, International Release, 1 Seat | 13.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Preschool (or Kindergarten), Full Day, Private, Monthly for 1 Child | 1,563.89 $ | |
| International Primary School, Yearly for 1 Child | 10,230.00 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| 1 Pair of Jeans (Levis 501 Or Similar) | 54.17 $ | |
| 1 Summer Dress in a Chain Store (Zara, H&M, ...) | 40.83 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 75.83 $ | |
| 1 Pair of Men Leather Business Shoes | 112.50 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| Apartment (1 bedroom) in City Centre | 1,812.50 $ | |
| Apartment (1 bedroom) Outside of Centre | 1,200.00 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) in City Centre | 3,012.50 $ | |
| Apartment (3 bedrooms) Outside of Centre | 2,140.91 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 233.10 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 191.77 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,853.03 $ | |
| Mortgage Interest Rate in Percentages (%), Yearly, for 20 Years Fixed-Rate | 6.57 |
Prices in New Orleans, Louisiana
This city had 607 entries in the past 12 months by 53 different contributors.
Last update: 22 May 2025
Last update: 22 May 2025
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| Cost of Living in Baton Rouge, Louisiana | 81.99 miles |
| Cost of Living in Hattiesburg, Mississippi | 111.02 miles |
| Cost of Living in Mobile, Alabama | 142.91 miles |
| Cost of Living in Jackson, Mississippi | 186.84 miles |
| Cost of Living in Vicksburg, Mississippi | 225.49 miles |
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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.