Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Munich (Germany)
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| Food | + 23% | |||
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| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $21 (€20) | €16 | + 28% | |
| 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 (€4.31) | €5.71 | - 25% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.06 (€0.99) | €1.35 | - 26% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.44 (€5.09) | €4.12 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.78 (€3.55) | €2.68 | + 32% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (€9) | €7 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.63 (€3.40) | €2.66 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.60 (€1.50) | €1.89 | - 21% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.58 (€4.29) | €0.99 | + 333% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $15 (€14) | €7 | + 93% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.06 (€1.93) | €1.57 | + 23% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (€2.24) | €1.82 | + 23% | |
| Housing | - 8% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Munich | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,838 (€1,723) | €2,407 | - 28% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,467 (€1,375) | €1,933 | - 29% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $182 (€171) | €216 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,536 (€1,439) | €1,465 | - 2% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $980 (€918) | €1,057 | - 13% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $113 (€106) | €133 | - 21% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $52 (€49) | €34 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $282 (€265) | €434 | - 39% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $112 (€105) | €173 | - 39% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (€10) | €5.60 | + 80% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $37 (€34) | €18 | + 86% | |
| Clothes | - 18% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Munich | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (€43) | €90 | - 52% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (€37) | €36 | + 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $88 (€82) | €92 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $122 (€114) | €120 | - 5% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Munich | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,882 (€21,442) | €25,870 | - 17% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.90 (€0.85) | €1.89 | - 55% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $50 (€47) | €57 | - 18% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (€18) | €21 | - 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 65% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Munich | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (€7) | €7 | + 7% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (€11) | €9 | + 16% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $128 (€120) | €63 | + 89% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (€6) | €3.57 | + 68% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.93 (€3.69) | €2.12 | + 74% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (€4.95) | €3.22 | + 54% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.41 (€4.13) | €1.15 | + 258% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.84 (€1.73) | €1.24 | + 39% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $28 (€26) | €21 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 16% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 16% more expensive than in Munich (Germany) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Munich | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (€41) | €45 | - 10% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $25 (€24) | €25 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $194 (€182) | €147 | + 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $91 (€86) | €66 | + 29% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $13 (€13) | €13 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.66 (€4.37) | €4.56 | - 4% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.52 (€4.24) | €4.00 | + 6% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $529 (€495) | €494 | + 0% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (€0.15) | €0.10 | + 42% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (€70) | €39 | + 80% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (€9) | €7 | + 16% | |
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TOTAL | - 2% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 374 prices entered by 59 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 24, 2023.
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