Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States)
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| Food | + 39% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 39% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $23 | $15 | + 56% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 | $9 | + 44% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $4.44 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.51 | $0.97 | + 56% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $6 | $3.41 | + 84% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $4.40 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $7 | + 30% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.07 | $3.55 | + 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.64 | $1.90 | + 39% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.95 | $5.88 | - 16% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $23 | $17 | + 32% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.10 | $2.71 | + 14% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.70 | $2.51 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 107% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 107% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,541 | $1,961 | + 183% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,425 | $1,390 | + 146% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $178 | $246 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $4,018 | $1,474 | + 173% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,364 | $1,010 | + 134% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 | $140 | - 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $57 | $53 | + 9% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $353 | $290 | + 22% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $140 | $138 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 | $13 | + 17% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 | $31 | - 20% | |
| Clothes | - 17% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 17% cheaper than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $73 | $65 | + 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 | $71 | - 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $96 | $97 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $159 | $188 | - 15% | |
| Transportation | + 82% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 82% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,495 | $27,148 | + 5% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.08 | $0.92 | + 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $130 | $57 | + 126% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $37 | $21 | + 80% | |
| Personal Care | + 22% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 | $7 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | $27 | - 28% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $109 | $116 | - 6% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 | $7 | + 48% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.04 | $2.41 | + 109% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $3.07 | + 154% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 | $4.05 | + 94% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.30 | $1.73 | + 33% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $35 | $31 | + 13% | |
| Entertainment | + 47% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 47% more expensive than in Columbus, Ohio (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Columbus, Ohio | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $74 | $43 | + 70% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $36 | $20 | + 78% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $264 | $71 | + 270% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $142 | $70 | + 104% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $19 | $11 | + 74% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $6 | $4.83 | + 25% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $9 | $7 | + 44% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $580 | $627 | - 7% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 | $0.39 | - 54% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $132 | $46 | + 189% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $15 | $9 | + 78% | |
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TOTAL | + 67% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,081 prices entered by 207 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2023.
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