- Cost of Living
- United States
- United States
- New Orleans
- Chicago
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between New Orleans (United States) and Chicago (United States)
| Food | 6% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Orleans (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $11.92 | $12.41 | 4% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $5.62 | $5.88 | 4% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.98 | $4.14 | 4% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.55 | $2.38 | 7% |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.03 | $2.21 | 37% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.29 | $2.95 | 46% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.50 | $4.99 | 10% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.57 | $3.42 | 4% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.93 | $3.43 | 15% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $1.78 | $1.60 | 11% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13.71 | $13.62 | 1% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 | $1.55 | 17% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.59 | $1.96 | 19% |
| Housing | 12% | ||
| Housing in New Orleans (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,664 | $1,516 | 10% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $131 | $103 | 27% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $46 | $38 | 19% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $486 | $487 | 0% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $115 | $86 | 34% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $10.28 | $6.99 | 47% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $24 | $22 | 9% |
| Clothes | 7% | ||
| Clothes in New Orleans (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $40 | $46 | 12% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $43 | $39 | 11% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $76 | $63 | 21% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $81 | $80 | 1% |
| Transportation | 30% | ||
| Transportation in New Orleans (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $21,053 | $21,808 | 3% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 | $1.04 | 16% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $54 | $89 | 40% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $22 | $16.16 | 35% |
| Personal Care | 9% | ||
| Personal Care in New Orleans (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $9.11 | $7.21 | 26% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $7.28 | $5.77 | 26% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.30 | $3.21 | 3% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.87 | $4.09 | 5% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.21 | $2.99 | 8% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.68 | $2.89 | 7% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $16.71 | $18.58 | 10% |
| Entertainment | 5% | ||
| Entertainment in New Orleans (United States) is 5% cheaper than in Chicago (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $37 | $41 | 10% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 | $21 | 2% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $207 | $173 | 20% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $108 | $98 | 10% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $7.64 | $11.03 | 31% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $3.90 | $4.10 | 5% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $3.83 | $4.77 | 20% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $132 | $117 | 13% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.46 | $0.51 | 10% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $75 | $70 | 8% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $4.58 | $10.58 | 57% |
| TOTAL | 4% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 5,586 prices entered by 563 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 16, 2013.
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