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.

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Coût de la Vie à New Orleans

3.7% au-dessus de la moyenne de United States

Classée #61 sur 558 villes · Plus chère que 89.1% des villes dans le monde

+3.7%

Coût de la Vie

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-4.3%

Loyer

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+0.2%

Épicerie

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-14.0%

Pouvoir d'Achat

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Par rapport à la moyenne de United States

Prix des Loyers

Prix des Loyers à New Orleans

Appartement	Centre-ville	Hors Centre	Vous économisez
1 Chambre	USD 1,821/mo	USD 1,188/mo	35%
3 Chambres	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.

Indices de Coût

Coût de la Vie

+3.7% Average

Loyer

-4.3% Average

Épicerie

+0.2% Average

Restaurants

+14.9% Expensive

Pouvoir d'Achat

-14.0% Weak

Vivre à New Orleans : À Quoi S'Attendre

New Orleans est average selon les normes mondiales (classée #61 sur 558 villes). 3.7% plus cher que la moyenne de United States, basé sur 80 villes.

Les courses alimentaires sont average, tandis que les restaurants sont expensive. Rent offre le meilleur rapport qualité-prix, tandis que Restaurants est le plus cher.

Le pouvoir d'achat local est limité — les résidents peuvent se permettre moins de biens et services que dans la plupart des villes.

Coût de la Vie à New Orleans

Prix des Loyers à New Orleans

Prices of Goods & Services in New Orleans

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

Indices de Coût

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