Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States

Summary of cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $4,442
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $2,352
  • WARNING!  These estimates are currently based on just a small amount of data. They provide a decent starting assumption, but they are not yet completely reliable.

List of prices in New Orleans, Louisiana
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $21
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $8
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $4.60
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.06
12 eggs, large $5.44
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.78
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $9
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.63
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $1.60
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $4.58
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $15
2 liters of coca-cola $2.06
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $2.39
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $1,844
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $1,378
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $193
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,536
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $980
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $113
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $52
40” flat screen tv $282
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $112
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $11
Hourly rate for cleaning help $37
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $46
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $39
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $88
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $122
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $22,882
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.90
Monthly ticket public transport $50
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $19
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $12
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $128
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $6
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $3.93
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $5.29
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.41
Tube of toothpaste $1.84
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $28
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $43
2 tickets to the movies $25
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $194
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $91
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $13
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $4.66
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $4.52
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $529
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.16
1 month of gym membership in business district $74
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
These prices are lacking data. It provides a decent estimate, but they are not yet reliable. They are based on 127 prices entered by 15 different people.
Latest price update: March 18, 2024

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