Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States compared to Toronto, Canada
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| Food | + 23% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$18) | C$8 | + 140% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$6 | + 60% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.67 (C$4.68) | C$7 | - 33% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.05 (C$1.33) | C$1.50 | - 11% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (C$3.42) | C$4.01 | - 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.56 (C$1.99) | C$3.73 | - 47% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.87 (C$4.93) | C$9 | - 43% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (C$4.25) | C$3.61 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.62 (C$4.62) | C$2.49 | + 86% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.42 (C$3.09) | C$2.56 | + 21% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$17 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (C$2.31) | C$2.38 | - 3% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (C$3.05) | C$2.08 | + 47% | |
| Housing | + 31% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,333 (C$2,976) | C$1,256 | + 137% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,594 (C$2,033) | C$1,926 | + 6% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $225 (C$286) | C$154 | + 86% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,063 (C$1,355) | C$1,928 | - 30% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $856 (C$1,091) | C$1,450 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (C$143) | C$111 | + 30% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (C$71) | C$38 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $358 (C$457) | C$484 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $107 (C$136) | C$158 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$13) | C$12 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 (C$30) | C$21 | + 44% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$61) | C$75 | - 20% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (C$36) | C$51 | - 30% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$102) | C$116 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (C$121) | C$152 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 22% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 22% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,995 (C$22,954) | C$22,352 | + 3% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (C$1.12) | C$0.94 | + 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (C$70) | C$107 | - 34% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$21) | C$22 | - 5% | |
| Personal Care | + 1% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 1% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$12 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$16) | C$19 | - 16% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $81 (C$103) | C$95 | + 8% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.50 (C$7) | C$9 | - 24% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $2.89 (C$3.69) | C$5.34 | - 31% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.44 (C$5.66) | C$5.76 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.76 (C$4.79) | C$2.85 | + 68% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.91 (C$2.44) | C$3.15 | - 23% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $20 (C$25) | C$26 | - 4% | |
| Entertainment | - 9% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 9% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $44 (C$56) | C$60 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$27) | C$28 | - 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $148 (C$188) | C$221 | - 15% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$64) | C$35 | + 81% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$13 | - 6% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.96 (C$5.05) | C$5.10 | - 1% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.46) | C$3.71 | + 20% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (C$547) | C$683 | - 20% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.13) | C$0.17 | - 23% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (C$43) | C$72 | - 40% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.88 (C$6) | C$9 | - 32% | |
| TOTAL | + 6% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 23, 2018.
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