Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 102% more expensive than in Nice (France)
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| Food | + 35% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 35% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| New York City | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $22 (€20) | €19 | + 1% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 (€13) | €12 | + 13% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (€5.88) | €5.80 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.53 (€1.38) | €1.15 | + 20% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $5.71 (€5.16) | €4.81 | + 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 (€5.86) | €3.12 | + 88% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $9 (€8) | €9 | - 10% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.12 (€3.72) | €3.20 | + 16% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.25 (€2.03) | €1.81 | + 12% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.05 (€4.56) | €1.85 | + 146% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $22 (€20) | €8 | + 151% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.02 (€2.73) | €2.66 | + 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.19 (€3.78) | €1.28 | + 195% | |
| Housing | + 166% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 166% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| New York City | Nice | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,473 (€4,938) | €1,545 | + 220% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,711 (€3,349) | €1,367 | + 145% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $249 (€225) | €256 | - 12% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $3,966 (€3,579) | €875 | + 309% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,620 (€2,364) | €689 | + 243% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $130 (€117) | €195 | - 40% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (€60) | €23 | + 164% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $347 (€313) | €365 | - 14% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $149 (€134) | €98 | + 36% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 (€16) | €10 | + 65% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $32 (€29) | €18 | + 62% | |
| Clothes | + 40% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 40% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| New York City | Nice | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $66 (€60) | €79 | - 24% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $76 (€69) | €38 | + 81% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $126 (€114) | €87 | + 31% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $189 (€170) | €104 | + 63% | |
| Transportation | + 104% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 104% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| New York City | Nice | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $36,766 (€33,176) | €32,850 | + 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.07 (€0.97) | €1.88 | - 49% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $146 (€132) | €35 | + 279% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $36 (€33) | €28 | + 17% | |
| Personal Care | + 139% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 139% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| New York City | Nice | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 (€8) | €5.81 | + 37% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 (€20) | €8 | + 150% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $156 (€141) | €25 | + 456% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $10 (€9) | €4.10 | + 125% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.45 (€4.91) | €4.02 | + 22% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $10 (€9) | €4.26 | + 115% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 (€8) | €1.87 | + 309% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.36 (€2.13) | €2.06 | + 3% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $32 (€29) | €16 | + 78% | |
| Entertainment | + 99% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Nice (France) | ||||
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| New York City | Nice | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $73 (€66) | €39 | + 71% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $38 (€35) | €27 | + 27% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $433 (€390) | €65 | + 499% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $143 (€129) | €70 | + 84% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $23 (€21) | €12 | + 68% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $7 (€6) | €3.70 | + 63% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $12 (€11) | €7 | + 62% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $642 (€579) | €592 | - 2% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.72 (€0.65) | €0.28 | + 133% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $180 (€163) | €32 | + 408% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $17 (€15) | €11 | + 37% | |
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TOTAL | + 102% | ||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 762 prices entered by 147 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 11, 2024.
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