Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States compared to Toronto, Canada
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| Food | + 22% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 22% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$18) | C$8 | + 135% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $8 (C$9) | C$6 | + 57% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $3.67 (C$4.58) | C$7 | - 32% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.00 (C$1.25) | C$1.50 | - 16% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.68 (C$3.35) | C$3.81 | - 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $1.56 (C$1.95) | C$3.58 | - 46% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $3.87 (C$4.83) | C$9 | - 44% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.33 (C$4.16) | C$3.61 | + 15% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.62 (C$4.52) | C$2.40 | + 88% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.42 (C$3.02) | C$2.56 | + 18% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$17 | - 8% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 (C$2.26) | C$2.29 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.39 (C$2.98) | C$2.08 | + 44% | |
| Housing | + 29% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $2,333 (C$2,914) | C$1,256 | + 132% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,594 (C$1,990) | C$1,947 | + 2% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $225 (C$280) | C$173 | + 62% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,063 (C$1,327) | C$1,760 | - 25% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $856 (C$1,068) | C$1,418 | - 25% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $112 (C$140) | C$120 | + 17% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $56 (C$70) | C$38 | + 83% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $336 (C$420) | C$460 | - 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (C$129) | C$159 | - 19% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$13 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $27 (C$33) | C$21 | + 59% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $48 (C$59) | C$69 | - 14% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $28 (C$35) | C$51 | - 31% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$100) | C$113 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $95 (C$119) | C$162 | - 27% | |
| Transportation | - 24% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $17,995 (C$22,473) | C$24,272 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.88 (C$1.10) | C$0.94 | + 17% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (C$69) | C$107 | - 36% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (C$20) | C$19 | + 2% | |
| Personal Care | + 23% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$10 | - 1% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$16) | C$20 | - 21% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $91 (C$113) | C$57 | + 98% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.55 (C$7) | C$8 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.03 (C$3.79) | C$4.91 | - 23% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.15 (C$5.18) | C$5.12 | + 1% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $3.58 (C$4.47) | C$2.64 | + 70% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (C$2.77) | C$2.48 | + 12% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 (C$23) | C$25 | - 8% | |
| Entertainment | - 2% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 2% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $46 (C$58) | C$57 | + 2% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $21 (C$26) | C$28 | - 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $178 (C$222) | C$207 | + 8% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $50 (C$62) | C$35 | + 78% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$12 | + 5% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $3.96 (C$4.95) | C$4.97 | - 0% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $3.50 (C$4.37) | C$3.71 | + 18% | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | $462 (C$577) | C$498 | + 16% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.10 (C$0.12) | C$0.17 | - 24% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $34 (C$42) | C$68 | - 38% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $4.88 (C$6) | C$9 | - 34% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on October 17, 2017.
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