Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 21% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States)
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| Food | + 4% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is about the same as in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $23 | - 15% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 | $11 | + 1% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $7 | + 4% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.26 | $1.19 | + 5% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.26 | $4.52 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.27 | $2.63 | + 62% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 | $7 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.19 | $4.98 | - 36% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.07 | $1.67 | + 24% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.15 | $5.18 | - 20% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $21 | $15 | + 39% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.63 | $2.74 | - 4% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.96 | $2.09 | + 42% | |
| Housing | + 33% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,243 | $3,203 | + 64% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,121 | $2,405 | + 30% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $158 | $173 | - 9% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,339 | $2,286 | + 46% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,255 | $1,866 | + 21% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $116 | $122 | - 5% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 | $58 | - 15% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $323 | $260 | + 24% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $190 | $108 | + 75% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $13 | $15 | - 12% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 | $29 | + 5% | |
| Clothes | - 15% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 | $54 | - 9% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $40 | $46 | - 13% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $92 | $100 | - 8% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $123 | $169 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | + 33% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 33% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $24,393 | $22,829 | + 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.25 | $1.52 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $128 | $89 | + 44% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $31 | $19 | + 63% | |
| Personal Care | + 10% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 10% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $9 | - 22% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $24 | $16 | + 56% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $163 | $120 | + 35% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $8 | $9 | - 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.22 | $5.67 | - 25% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $7 | + 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.23 | $4.83 | + 8% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.11 | $2.44 | - 14% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $30 | $39 | - 23% | |
| Entertainment | + 5% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 5% more expensive than in Los Angeles, California (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | Los Angeles, California | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $65 | $58 | + 13% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $33 | $33 | + 0% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $397 | $83 | + 378% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $100 | $111 | - 10% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 | $16 | - 3% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.89 | $5.87 | - 17% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 | $8 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $418 | $489 | - 15% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.57 | $0.55 | + 4% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $83 | $101 | - 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $14 | $10 | + 44% | |
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TOTAL | + 21% | ||
These prices were last updated on August 15, 2022.
This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 1,174 prices entered by 268 different people.
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