Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States vs Toronto, Canada
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| Food | + 3% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 3% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $15 (C$20) | C$17 | + 16% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $7 (C$9) | C$10 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.87 (C$6) | C$7 | - 11% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (C$1.34) | C$2.87 | - 53% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.55 (C$4.73) | C$3.97 | + 19% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.62 (C$4.82) | C$3.84 | + 26% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.55 (C$7) | C$11 | - 35% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.62 (C$4.83) | C$4.10 | + 18% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.72 (C$2.29) | C$2.94 | - 22% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.25 (C$3.00) | C$3.11 | - 4% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$18 | + 9% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.75 (C$2.34) | C$2.37 | - 1% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.19 (C$2.92) | C$2.48 | + 18% | |
| Housing | + 7% | |||
| Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 7% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | $1,621 (C$2,160) | C$2,417 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | $1,175 (C$1,566) | C$2,042 | - 23% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $192 (C$255) | C$135 | + 89% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | $1,444 (C$1,924) | C$2,003 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | $1,011 (C$1,347) | C$1,521 | - 11% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | $131 (C$175) | C$89 | + 95% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | $62 (C$83) | C$46 | + 80% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | $344 (C$458) | C$479 | - 4% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | $103 (C$138) | C$142 | - 3% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 (C$13) | C$11 | + 10% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $22 (C$30) | C$22 | + 37% | |
| Clothes | + 19% | |||
| Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 19% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | $56 (C$75) | C$77 | - 3% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | $58 (C$77) | C$54 | + 43% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | $80 (C$107) | C$120 | - 11% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $91 (C$121) | C$153 | - 21% | |
| Transportation | - 34% | |||
| Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 34% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $22,386 (C$29,824) | C$23,031 | + 29% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.67 (C$0.89) | C$1.29 | - 31% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $55 (C$73) | C$145 | - 49% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$23) | C$16 | + 45% | |
| Personal Care | + 14% | |||
| Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 14% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$12 | - 10% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $13 (C$18) | C$22 | - 19% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | $85 (C$113) | C$90 | + 26% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.97 (C$8) | C$9 | - 13% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.19 (C$4.24) | C$5.32 | - 20% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.54 (C$6) | C$5.54 | + 9% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.57 (C$6) | C$2.79 | + 118% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.14 (C$2.85) | C$3.29 | - 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $23 (C$30) | C$27 | + 14% | |
| Entertainment | - 10% | |||
| Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 10% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $43 (C$57) | C$59 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $24 (C$31) | C$29 | + 8% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $164 (C$219) | C$239 | - 9% | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $78 (C$105) | C$107 | - 2% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 (C$13) | C$14 | - 4% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.37 (C$7) | C$5.32 | + 35% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.23 (C$7) | C$7 | - 5% | |
| iPad Wi-Fi 128GB | $429 (C$572) | C$722 | - 21% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.15 (C$0.21) | C$0.37 | - 45% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $60 (C$79) | C$63 | + 26% | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | $5.92 (C$8) | C$14 | - 43% | |
| TOTAL | - 7% | |||
These prices were last updated on January 22, 2019.
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