New York City is the most expensive of United States of America's 19 priced cities — $4,213 a month in essentials, 95% above Omaha at $2,164. The average net salary of $5,486 covers that 1.3×. 93.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39, measured at county level. PM2.5 averages 13.4 µg/m³ a year, 3× the WHO guideline of 5. Jan averages 1°C, Jul 26°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 | $2,854 |
| Rent, 1-bed city centre | $4,295 |
| Groceries | $297 |
| Dining out | $592 |
| Utilities | $330 |
| Local transport | $140 |
| Essentials / mo | $4,213 |
| Avg net salary | $5,486 |
| Rent, 3-bed outside centre | $4,997 |
| Rent, 3-bed city centre | $8,729 |
Single person, USD. Data updated July 27, 2026.
Everyday prices
What single items cost in New York City, in USD. The monthly figures above are built from these.
Eating out
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $25.00 |
| Meal for 2, mid-range, three courses | $145.00 |
| McMeal at McDonald's | $13.00 |
| Cappuccino, regular | $6.05 |
| Domestic beer, 0.5 L draught | $8.00 |
| Imported beer, 0.33 L bottle | $10.00 |
| Coke/Pepsi, 0.33 L | $3.58 |
| Water, 0.33 L bottle | $2.81 |
Groceries
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Milk, 1 L | $1.44 |
| White bread, 500 g | $4.61 |
| White rice, 1 kg | $6.64 |
| Eggs, 12 | $5.80 |
| Local cheese, 1 kg | $16.25 |
| Chicken fillets, 1 kg | $14.41 |
| Apples, 1 kg | $6.49 |
| Bananas, 1 kg | $2.10 |
| Tomatoes, 1 kg | $6.38 |
| Potatoes, 1 kg | $3.31 |
| Onions, 1 kg | $3.65 |
| Water, 1.5 L bottle | $2.50 |
Transport & bills
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| One-way ticket, local transport | $3.00 |
| Monthly transit pass | $140.00 |
| Taxi start | $3.00 |
| Taxi, 1 km | $2.17 |
| Gasoline, 1 L | $1.08 |
| Basic utilities, 85 m² flat | $252.32 |
| Internet, 60 Mbps+ | $77.77 |
| Mobile plan, monthly | $71.06 |
Leisure
| Item | USD |
|---|---|
| Gym, monthly | $115.28 |
| Cinema, one seat | $22.00 |
Dating-age sex ratio
New York City has 93.1 men per 100 women aged 20–39 (county level). That is the 18th-highest of 19 United States of America cities we track. United States of America's national figure is 106.9, so New York City runs 14 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 | 0.9°C | -3.5°C | 69% | 59% | 92 mm |
| Feb | 1.8°C | -2.5°C | 67% | 60% | 86 mm |
| Mar | 5.6°C | 1.6°C | 63% | 58% | 103 mm |
| Apr | 11.2°C | 8.3°C | 63% | 62% | 97 mm |
| May | 16.9°C | 15.8°C | 67% | 64% | 87 mm |
| Jun | 22.1°C | 22.8°C | 69% | 60% | 96 mm |
| Jul | 25.6°C | 28.2°C | 72% | 58% | 122 mm |
| Aug | 24.5°C | 26.8°C | 73% | 57% | 98 mm |
| Sep | 20.8°C | 21.6°C | 75% | 57% | 94 mm |
| Oct | 14.8°C | 13.4°C | 74% | 53% | 99 mm |
| Nov | 8.5°C | 5.3°C | 68% | 49% | 74 mm |
| Dec | 4°C | 0.3°C | 72% | 62% | 107 mm |
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