Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 43% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (€20) | €20 | - 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (€9) | €9 | - 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.60 (€4.33) | €3.65 | + 19% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (€1.00) | €0.88 | + 14% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.44 (€5.12) | €2.48 | + 107% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.78 (€3.57) | €1.78 | + 101% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (€9) | €8 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (€3.42) | €1.55 | + 120% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.51) | €1.33 | + 14% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.58 (€4.32) | €1.21 | + 257% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€14) | €7 | + 112% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (€1.94) | €1.98 | - 2% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (€2.26) | €1.09 | + 107% | |
| Housing | + 108% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,838 (€1,733) | €897 | + 93% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,467 (€1,383) | €657 | + 110% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $182 (€172) | €87 | + 98% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,536 (€1,447) | €576 | + 151% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $980 (€924) | €420 | + 120% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (€107) | €73 | + 46% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (€49) | €32 | + 56% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $282 (€266) | €357 | - 25% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (€106) | €99 | + 7% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €4.88 | + 108% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $37 (€35) | €10 | + 245% | |
| Clothes | - 2% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€44) | €80 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€37) | €28 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€83) | €79 | + 4% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (€115) | €98 | + 18% | |
| Transportation | + 7% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,882 (€21,567) | €23,878 | - 10% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (€0.85) | €1.70 | - 50% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (€47) | €34 | + 38% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€18) | €13 | + 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 78% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€7) | €12 | - 40% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (€11) | €6 | + 80% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (€120) | €41 | + 195% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€6) | €4.53 | + 34% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (€3.71) | €2.19 | + 69% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (€4.98) | €3.33 | + 50% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.41 (€4.16) | €1.28 | + 226% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (€1.74) | €1.43 | + 22% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (€26) | €16 | + 59% | |
| Entertainment | + 36% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 36% more expensive than in Zaragoza (Spain) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Zaragoza | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€41) | €28 | + 45% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€24) | €14 | + 69% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (€183) | €50 | + 264% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (€86) | €44 | + 94% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€13) | €9 | + 45% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (€4.39) | €2.55 | + 72% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.52 (€4.26) | €3.31 | + 29% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $529 (€498) | €469 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.15) | €0.19 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (€70) | €60 | + 17% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€9) | €5.28 | + 65% | |
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TOTAL | + 43% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 450 prices entered by 42 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 29, 2023.
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