How expensive is New Orleans compared to the rest of United States?

New Orleans ranks #61 out of 558 cities globally. It is 3.7% more expensive than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 38.1 and local purchasing power is 128.7.

What is the average rent in New Orleans?

A 1-bedroom apartment in New Orleans city centre costs approximately USD 1,821 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 1,188 (saving 35%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 3,018.

Is New Orleans affordable to live in?

New Orleans is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is weak.

🇺🇸 LA, United States · #61 of 558 cities · 2026

Lebenshaltungskosten in New Orleans

3.7% über dem United States-Durchschnitt

Platz #61 von 558 Städten · Teurer als 89.1% der Städte weltweit

+3.7%

Lebenshaltungskosten

United States-Ranking ansehen →

-4.3%

Miete

United States-Ranking ansehen →

+0.2%

Lebensmittel

United States-Ranking ansehen →

-14.0%

Kaufkraft

United States-Ranking ansehen →

Vergleich zum United States-Durchschnitt

Mietpreise

Mietpreise in New Orleans

Wohnung	Stadtzentrum	Außerhalb des Zentrums	Du sparst
1-Zimmer	USD 1,821/mo	USD 1,188/mo	35%
3-Zimmer	USD 3,018/mo	USD 2,062/mo	35%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in New Orleans

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$4.73	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$3.37	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$3.11	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$14.72	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$10.12	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.00	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$4.97	2 sources
Milk (1L)	$1.29	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.96	2 sources
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.83	2 sources
Water (1.5L)	$2.61	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$14.75	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$4.73

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$3.37

Bread (500g)

$3.11

Local cheese (1kg)

$14.72

Chicken (1kg)

$10.12

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.00

Eggs (12)

$4.97

Milk (1L)

$1.29

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.96

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.83

Water (1.5L)

$2.61

Wine (mid-range)

$14.75

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$5.26	2 sources
Cappuccino	$5.20	2 sources
McMeal	$11.00	2 sources
Cheap meal	$26.60	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$121.25	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$5.26

Cappuccino

$5.20

McMeal

$11.00

Cheap meal

$26.60

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$121.25

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$119.16	2 sources
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$51.63	2 sources
Sport shoes (Nike)	$90.90	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$39.54	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$119.16

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$51.63

Sport shoes (Nike)

$90.90

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$39.54

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$13.00	2 sources
Gym membership	$67.75	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$13.00

Gym membership

$67.75

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.81	2 sources
Taxi start	$3.50	1 source
Monthly pass	$45.50	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.81

Taxi start

$3.50

Monthly pass

$45.50

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$224.83	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$224.83

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Kostenindizes

Lebenshaltungskosten

+3.7% Average

Miete

-4.3% Average

Lebensmittel

+0.2% Average

Restaurants

+14.9% Expensive

Kaufkraft

-14.0% Weak

Leben in New Orleans: Was dich erwartet

New Orleans ist average nach globalen Maßstäben (Platz #61 von 558 Städten). 3.7% teurer als der United States-Durchschnitt, basierend auf 80 Städten.

Lebensmittel sind average, während Essen gehen expensive ist. Rent bietet das beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, während Restaurants am teuersten ist.

Die lokale Kaufkraft ist begrenzt — Einwohner können sich weniger Waren und Dienstleistungen leisten als in den meisten Städten.

Lebenshaltungskosten in New Orleans

Mietpreise in New Orleans

Prices of Goods & Services in New Orleans

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Kostenindizes

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