New Orleans ranks 5th of 19 priced cities in United States of America on cost — $2,455 a month in essentials, 13% above Omaha, the cheapest. The average net salary of $4,025 covers that 1.6×. 85.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 8.6 µg/m³ a year, 2× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 12°C, Jul 28°C.
Monthly cost breakdown
Rent outside centre plus utilities, groceries, dining and local transport make up the essentials figure. Not a full lifestyle budget.
| Item | Monthly USD |
|---|---|
| Rent, 1-bed outside centre | $1,222 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $1,907 |
| Groceries | $270 |
| Dining out | $582 |
| Utilities | $336 |
| Local transport | $45 |
| Essentials / mo | $2,455 |
| Avg net salary | $4,025 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $2,028 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $3,053 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in New Orleans, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $26.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $128.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $12.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $5.43 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $6.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $8.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $2.90 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.17 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.36 |
| White bread, 500 g | $4.14 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $6.16 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.53 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $15.13 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $10.17 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $5.21 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $1.64 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $5.57 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $4.32 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.22 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.61 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $1.25 |
| Monthly transit pass | $45.00 |
| Taxi start | $3.50 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $1.49 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $0.91 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $261.99 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $73.58 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $71.79 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $51.00 |
| Cinema, one seat | $12.50 |
Dating-age sex ratio
New Orleans has 85.7 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the lowest of the 19 United States of America cities we track. United States of America's national figure is 106.9, so New Orleans runs 21 below the country as a whole.
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A supply figure, 20–39. The dating-pool model is in Pro.
Climate & air
Ten-year monthly means, 2015–2024 — a climate profile, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg | Feels | Humidity | Cloud | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 12.4°C | 9.9°C | 74% | 55% | 102 mm |
| Feb | 15°C | 13.4°C | 77% | 58% | 89 mm |
| Mar | 18.4°C | 17.9°C | 75% | 59% | 112 mm |
| Apr | 21°C | 21.3°C | 74% | 55% | 113 mm |
| May | 24.9°C | 27.4°C | 76% | 54% | 123 mm |
| Jun | 27.6°C | 31.9°C | 78% | 57% | 163 mm |
| Jul | 28.3°C | 33.5°C | 80% | 62% | 172 mm |
| Aug | 28.3°C | 33.3°C | 79% | 62% | 217 mm |
| Sep | 26.7°C | 30.5°C | 78% | 47% | 142 mm |
| Oct | 22.6°C | 23.9°C | 75% | 43% | 96 mm |
| Nov | 17.6°C | 16.9°C | 76% | 52% | 97 mm |
| Dec | 14.7°C | 13.2°C | 79% | 60% | 104 mm |
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