Cost of Living in New York City. Updated Prices Apr 2024.

Cost of living in New York City, United States

Summary of cost of living in New York City

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $8,190
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $5,283
  • New York City is the most expensive city in USA (1 out of 30)
  • New York City is the most expensive city in N. America (1 out of 36)
  • New York City is the most expensive city in the World (1 out of 175)
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List of prices in New York City
Current as of Apr 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $20
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $13
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $5.32
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.35
12 eggs, large $5.31
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $6
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $8
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $4.26
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.08
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $3.30
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $23
2 liters of coca-cola $2.85
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.36
Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $4,806
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $3,425
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $167
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $3,911
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $2,437
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $103
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $62
40” flat screen tv $331
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $125
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $16
Hourly rate for cleaning help $26
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $71
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $69
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $116
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $164
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $31,829
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.98
Monthly ticket public transport $133
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $34
Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $7
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $21
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $111
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.89
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $8
4 rolls of toilet paper $7
Tube of toothpaste $2.53
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $33
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $63
2 tickets to the movies $35
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $348
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $139
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $20
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.76
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $10
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $619
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.68
1 month of gym membership in business district $142
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $17
These prices are based on abundant and consistent data. They are very reliable. They are based on 621 prices entered by 152 different people.
Latest price update: April 30, 2024

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New York position in our World Ranking

the world
1st
out of 175
n. america
1st
out of 36
usa
1st
out of 30

Cheapest and most expensive products in New York compared to other cities:

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2nd
the world
3rd
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4th
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4th

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