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 4,842.6$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,333.4$, excluding rent.
- New Orleans is 6.4% more expensive than Columbus (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in New Orleans is, on average, 4.7% higher than in Columbus.
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) | 130.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 12.00 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 6.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 8.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.72 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 2.96 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.10 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.39 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.72 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 3.09 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 4.54 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 6.96 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 4.97 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 6.86 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.31 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.78 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.30 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.46 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.91 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.33 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 2.24 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.86 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 17.50 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.06 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.26 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 8.75 $ | |
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) | 0.79 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 36,884.90 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 28,387.32 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 228.73 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 67.08 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 71.46 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 61.50 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 43.19 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 13.00 $ | |
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) | 55.00 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 43.00 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 71.00 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 112.50 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 1,861.11 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 1,166.67 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 3,025.00 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,105.56 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 224.74 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 190.74 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 3,853.03 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.52 |
Prices in New Orleans, Louisiana
This city had 618 entries in the past 12 months by 57 different contributors.
Last update: 25 September 2025
Last update: 25 September 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.