Travel budget and cost of living in New Orleans (Louisiana) how much does a trip cost?

New Orleans travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to New Orleans

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in New Orleans for 2 people.

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).

Cost of living in New Orleans compared to United States in 2024

On average, the cost of living in New Orleans in 2024 is 12% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in New Orleans in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in New Orleans by expense type

Restaurant budget in New Orleans

Lunch

$ 27/person
($ 12 to $ 46)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 55/person
($ 46 to $ 108)

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42% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Local beer

$ 5.6 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 7.1)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6

Imported beer

$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 6)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 5.2/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 7)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 3/can
($ 2 to $ 5.5)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.1/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.1

Hotel and accommodation budget in New Orleans

1-star hotel

$ 214/night
($ 67 to $ 712)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 181

2-star hotel

$ 161/night
($ 63 to $ 653)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

3-star hotel

$ 246/night
($ 92 to $ 1025)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 239

4-star hotel

$ 310/night
($ 151 to $ 832)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 322

5-star hotel

$ 400/night
($ 265 to $ 755)

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17% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 486

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 235/month
($ 118 to $ 533)

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37% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 172

Room with kitchen

$ 291/month
($ 84 to $ 1078)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 253

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 220/month
($ 67 to $ 873)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 219

Cottage or guest house

$ 214/month
($ 103 to $ 554)

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8% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 234

Family room

$ 235/month
($ 71 to $ 825)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 220

Supermarket food budget in New Orleans

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 2)

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24% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 3.8/500g
($ 3.2 to $ 4.5)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Rice

$ 5.4/kg
($ 3 to $ 8.8)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6

Eggs

$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 5.1)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 13/kg
($ 5.5 to $ 27)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13

Apples

$ 5.4/kg
($ 3.9 to $ 6.6)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Tomatoes

$ 4.9/kg
($ 2.7 to $ 7.7)

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1% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9

Potatoes

$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.5)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3

Water bottle

$ 2.6
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

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19% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in New Orleans

Bus ticket

$ 1.2/ticket
($ 1.2 to $ 1.8)

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50% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.5/km
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

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12% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 0.9)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 3.8
($ 3.5 to $ 5)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Leisure activity budget in New Orleans

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 9 to $ 21)

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8% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Tennis

$ 51/hr
($ 41 to $ 51)

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136% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in New Orleans

Cigarettes

$ 8.5/pack
($ 8 to $ 9.7)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 53
($ 41 to $ 66)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53

Summer dress

$ 37
($ 26 to $ 56)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 44

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → New Orleans

$ 513
(fair price: $ 422)

London → New Orleans

$ 865
(fair price: $ 727)

Toronto → New Orleans

$ 494
(fair price: $ 377)

Los Angeles → New Orleans

$ 354
(fair price: $ 242)

Chicago → New Orleans

$ 311
(fair price: $ 179)

New York City → New Orleans

$ 276
(fair price: $ 205)

Sydney → New York City

$ 1338
(fair price: $ 1173)

Melbourne → New York City

$ 1674
(fair price: $ 1393)

Toronto → New York City

$ 274
(fair price: $ 238)

Montreal → New York City

$ 312
(fair price: $ 276)

New York City → Miami (Florida)

$ 282
(fair price: $ 186)

Los Angeles → New York City

$ 390
(fair price: $ 302)

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