Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in San Antonio, Texas (United States)
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| Food | + 11% | |||
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| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 11% more expensive than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $19 | $17 | + 12% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $9 | - 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.19 | $4.58 | - 9% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 | $1.02 | + 4% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $4.67 | $2.82 | + 66% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.79 | $3.10 | + 22% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $5.89 | + 76% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 | $3.87 | - 6% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 | $1.82 | - 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.40 | $2.86 | + 53% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 | $13 | + 13% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 | $2.12 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 | $2.47 | - 3% | |
| Housing | - 13% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 13% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,830 | $2,410 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,382 | $1,904 | - 27% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $171 | $230 | - 26% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,536 | $1,535 | + 0% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $980 | $1,159 | - 15% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $118 | $132 | - 11% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 | $74 | - 30% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $260 | $283 | - 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $174 | $137 | + 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 | $11 | + 2% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $34 | $18 | + 93% | |
| Clothes | - 5% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 5% cheaper than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $45 | $52 | - 13% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 | $43 | - 2% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 | $84 | + 5% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 | $127 | - 14% | |
| Transportation | + 12% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 12% more expensive than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,882 | $27,916 | - 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.89 | $0.90 | - 1% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 | $38 | + 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | $17 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 15% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 15% more expensive than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $5.77 | + 23% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 | $12 | + 0% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 | $112 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $6 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.87 | $2.66 | + 46% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 | $3.82 | + 38% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.25 | $2.83 | + 50% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 | $1.25 | + 48% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $27 | $20 | + 33% | |
| Entertainment | + 4% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 4% more expensive than in San Antonio, Texas (United States) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | San Antonio, Texas | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 | $42 | + 7% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 | $27 | - 9% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $266 | $168 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 | $65 | + 41% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 | $12 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.53 | $4.84 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.69 | $4.78 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $435 | $446 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 | $0.35 | - 56% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $79 | $36 | + 118% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 | $8 | + 6% | |
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TOTAL | + 1% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 418 prices entered by 47 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 01, 2023.
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