Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 15% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada)
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| Food | + 3% | |||
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| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $17 (C$21) | C$19 | + 8% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.96 (C$6) | C$8 | - 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (C$1.27) | C$3.09 | - 59% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.73 (C$3.43) | C$4.47 | - 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.64 (C$4.57) | C$4.48 | + 2% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.49 (C$4.38) | C$3.56 | + 23% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.59 (C$2.00) | C$3.37 | - 41% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.27 (C$5.36) | C$3.06 | + 75% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$18 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.97 (C$2.48) | C$2.96 | - 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.37 (C$2.98) | C$2.03 | + 47% | |
| Housing | - 18% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 18% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,515 (C$1,902) | C$2,742 | - 31% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,249 (C$1,568) | C$2,346 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $193 (C$243) | C$154 | + 58% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,231 (C$1,546) | C$2,287 | - 32% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $918 (C$1,153) | C$1,724 | - 33% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $101 (C$127) | C$94 | + 36% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 (C$62) | C$49 | + 26% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $280 (C$352) | C$377 | - 7% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (C$134) | C$157 | - 14% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$9 | + 46% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$29) | C$26 | + 10% | |
| Clothes | - 12% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 12% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Toronto | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $46 (C$58) | C$71 | - 18% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (C$53) | C$56 | - 5% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $89 (C$112) | C$127 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (C$137) | C$192 | - 29% | |
| Transportation | - 40% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 40% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,690 (C$28,487) | C$23,418 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.55 (C$0.69) | C$1.33 | - 48% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $52 (C$66) | C$140 | - 53% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $18 (C$23) | C$23 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 19% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$9) | C$11 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$15) | C$21 | - 30% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $101 (C$127) | C$72 | + 75% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$8) | C$8 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.60 (C$4.52) | C$5.20 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (C$7) | C$5.52 | + 20% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.25 (C$5.33) | C$2.78 | + 92% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.02 (C$2.54) | C$2.82 | - 10% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (C$33) | C$26 | + 26% | |
| Entertainment | + 3% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
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| New Orleans, Louisiana | Toronto | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $50 (C$63) | C$53 | + 19% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$29) | C$30 | - 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $266 (C$334) | C$242 | + 38% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $94 (C$118) | C$105 | + 12% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$15) | C$14 | + 8% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.88 (C$6) | C$4.88 | + 26% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.72 (C$5.93) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $435 (C$546) | C$597 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.16 (C$0.20) | C$0.39 | - 50% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $74 (C$92) | C$59 | + 56% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$14 | - 35% | |
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TOTAL | - 15% | ||
These prices were last updated on January 16, 2022.
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