Cost of living in New Orleans, Louisiana, United States vs Toronto, Canada
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Food | - 1% | |||
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Food in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $16 (C$21) | C$19 | + 7% | |
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 8% | |
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.75 (C$6) | C$7 | - 10% | |
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.01 (C$1.28) | C$2.77 | - 54% | |
12 eggs, large | $2.58 (C$3.28) | C$3.90 | - 16% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.69 (C$4.68) | C$4.15 | + 13% | |
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $4.82 (C$6) | C$10 | - 41% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.52 (C$4.46) | C$3.96 | + 13% | |
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.55 (C$1.97) | C$2.81 | - 30% | |
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.13 (C$3.97) | C$3.06 | + 30% | |
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 (C$16) | C$17 | - 3% | |
2 liters of coca-cola | $1.81 (C$2.30) | C$2.31 | - 1% | |
Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.26 (C$2.87) | C$2.60 | + 11% | |
Housing | - 14% | |||
Housing in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 14% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $1,588 (C$2,015) | C$3,030 | - 33% | |
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,238 (C$1,571) | C$2,475 | - 37% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $197 (C$250) | C$165 | + 51% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,281 (C$1,626) | C$2,142 | - 24% | |
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $889 (C$1,129) | C$1,704 | - 34% | |
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $116 (C$147) | C$101 | + 46% | |
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $51 (C$65) | C$51 | + 28% | |
40” flat screen tv | $278 (C$352) | C$365 | - 3% | |
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $91 (C$115) | C$177 | - 35% | |
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $12 (C$15) | C$10 | + 49% | |
Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 (C$36) | C$23 | + 55% | |
Clothes | - 2% | |||
Clothes in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$60) | C$74 | - 20% | |
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $42 (C$54) | C$50 | + 8% | |
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $90 (C$114) | C$111 | + 3% | |
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $99 (C$125) | C$140 | - 11% | |
Transportation | - 46% | |||
Transportation in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 46% cheaper than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,098 (C$29,310) | C$25,565 | + 15% | |
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.51 (C$0.65) | C$1.16 | - 44% | |
Monthly ticket public transport | $47 (C$60) | C$152 | - 60% | |
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 (C$22) | C$23 | - 3% | |
Personal Care | + 24% | |||
Personal Care in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is 24% more expensive than in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $8 (C$10) | C$11 | - 13% | |
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 9% | |
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $96 (C$122) | C$71 | + 73% | |
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$7 | + 20% | |
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.55 (C$4.50) | C$5.38 | - 16% | |
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.29 (C$7) | C$5.67 | + 18% | |
4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.75 (C$6) | C$3.14 | + 91% | |
Tube of toothpaste | $2.16 (C$2.74) | C$2.82 | - 3% | |
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $26 (C$33) | C$28 | + 17% | |
Entertainment | - 0% | |||
Entertainment in New Orleans, Louisiana (United States) is about the same as in Toronto (Canada) | ||||
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $48 (C$61) | C$58 | + 5% | |
2 tickets to the movies | $22 (C$28) | C$30 | - 8% | |
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $266 (C$338) | C$218 | + 55% | |
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $93 (C$118) | C$93 | + 28% | |
1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $12 (C$15) | C$16 | - 5% | |
Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.99 (C$6) | C$4.75 | + 33% | |
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.92 (C$6) | C$8 | - 21% | |
Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $429 (C$544) | C$589 | - 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 | $64 (C$81) | C$61 | + 34% | |
1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 (C$9) | C$13 | - 32% | |
TOTAL | - 17% |
These prices were last updated on January 15, 2021.
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