Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States vs Toronto, Canada
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| Food | + 11% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 11% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$23) | C$19 | + 24% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$11 | + 9% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.57 (C$5.98) | C$8 | - 21% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.94 (C$1.22) | C$3.04 | - 60% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.30 (C$4.31) | C$3.86 | + 12% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.39 (C$4.43) | C$3.57 | + 24% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.61 (C$6) | C$12 | - 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.29 (C$4.30) | C$3.95 | + 9% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 (C$2.06) | C$2.37 | - 13% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.03 (C$3.96) | C$2.90 | + 37% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$17 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.79 (C$2.33) | C$2.48 | - 6% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.53 (C$3.30) | C$2.33 | + 42% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,760 (C$2,300) | C$2,749 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,217 (C$1,590) | C$2,321 | - 31% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $212 (C$277) | C$131 | + 112% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,250 (C$1,633) | C$2,146 | - 24% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $850 (C$1,111) | C$1,674 | - 34% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $128 (C$167) | C$88 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $62 (C$81) | C$44 | + 87% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $312 (C$408) | C$374 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $81 (C$106) | C$144 | - 26% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$11 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $28 (C$36) | C$22 | + 61% | |
| Clothes | + 13% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 13% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$65) | C$65 | + 0% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $52 (C$68) | C$54 | + 27% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $87 (C$113) | C$114 | - 0% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $93 (C$122) | C$156 | - 22% | |
| Transportation | - 41% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 41% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,991 (C$30,042) | C$25,441 | + 18% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.63 (C$0.83) | C$1.19 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $49 (C$63) | C$146 | - 56% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$23) | C$21 | + 8% | |
| Personal Care | + 12% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 12% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$12 | - 14% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $14 (C$18) | C$22 | - 17% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $88 (C$115) | C$97 | + 18% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.88 (C$8) | C$7 | + 7% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.45 (C$4.51) | C$5.35 | - 16% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.57 (C$5.97) | C$5.48 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.36 (C$5.70) | C$2.80 | + 103% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.22 (C$2.89) | C$2.19 | + 32% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$30) | C$28 | + 9% | |
| Entertainment | - 8% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (C$56) | C$58 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $23 (C$30) | C$31 | - 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $215 (C$281) | C$242 | + 16% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $89 (C$117) | C$119 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$13 | - 1% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.49 (C$7) | C$5.16 | + 39% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.51 (C$7) | C$8 | - 5% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $430 (C$562) | C$613 | - 8% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.18 (C$0.24) | C$0.44 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (C$79) | C$65 | + 21% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$14 | - 37% | |
| TOTAL | - 10% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 19, 2020.
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