Cost of living in New York City (United States) is 140% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States)
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| Food | + 62% | |||
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| Food in New York City (United States) is 62% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $26 | $18 | + 43% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $16 | $10 | + 56% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $4.92 | + 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.24 | $1.14 | + 9% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 | $4.35 | + 115% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $6 | $3.51 | + 85% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $5.89 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.39 | $3.38 | + 60% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.11 | $1.63 | + 29% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.19 | $2.54 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $27 | $19 | + 46% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.33 | $2.39 | + 40% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.13 | $2.22 | + 87% | |
| Housing | + 183% | |||
| Housing in New York City (United States) is 183% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $7,225 | $1,640 | + 341% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $4,983 | $1,226 | + 306% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $242 | $430 | - 44% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $5,127 | $1,465 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $3,876 | $964 | + 302% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $215 | $222 | - 3% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $88 | $60 | + 47% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $611 | $246 | + 149% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $145 | $140 | + 4% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $18 | $15 | + 24% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $35 | $27 | + 29% | |
| Clothes | + 81% | |||
| Clothes in New York City (United States) is 81% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $96 | $62 | + 55% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $77 | $40 | + 90% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $149 | $100 | + 49% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $247 | $104 | + 138% | |
| Transportation | + 136% | |||
| Transportation in New York City (United States) is 136% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $61,673 | $28,695 | + 115% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.17 | $0.88 | + 33% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $191 | $75 | + 156% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $27 | $14 | + 92% | |
| Personal Care | + 136% | |||
| Personal Care in New York City (United States) is 136% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $14 | $6 | + 120% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $32 | $12 | + 168% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $233 | $86 | + 170% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $12 | $7 | + 72% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $9 | $3.10 | + 182% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $13 | $4.42 | + 185% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $8 | $4.36 | + 82% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.61 | $1.86 | + 40% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 | $27 | + 35% | |
| Entertainment | + 184% | |||
| Entertainment in New York City (United States) is 184% more expensive than in St. Louis, Missouri (United States) | ||||
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| New York City | St. Louis, Missouri | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $101 | $46 | + 120% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $40 | $28 | + 40% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $536 | $186 | + 188% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $201 | $100 | + 101% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $29 | $14 | + 106% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $11 | $5.63 | + 90% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $16 | $5.30 | + 195% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $710 | $372 | + 91% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.04 | $0.17 | + 509% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $242 | $57 | + 325% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $21 | $9 | + 137% | |
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TOTAL | + 140% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 881 prices entered by 156 different people.
These prices were last updated on December 05, 2024.
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