Los Angeles vs New York Cost of Living
Los Angeles (United States) · Overall index 84.3 — New York (United States) · Overall index 100.0
Summary
- Overall, New York is 19% more expensive than Los Angeles.
- Rent in New York is 39% more expensive than in Los Angeles.
- Dining out in New York is 16% more expensive than in Los Angeles.
| Item | Los Angeles | New York | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rent | +39% | ||
| 1-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $3,015 | $4,328 | +44% |
| 1-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $2,094 | $2,796 | +34% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, city centre (monthly) | $5,390 | $7,980 | +48% |
| 3-bedroom apartment, outside centre (monthly) | $3,727 | $4,915 | +32% |
| Groceries | +12% | ||
| Milk (1L) | $1.22 | $1.48 | +21% |
| White bread (500g) | $4.23 | $4.03 | -5% |
| Rice (1kg) | $5.36 | $5.54 | +3% |
| Eggs (12) | $4.45 | $5.18 | +16% |
| Local cheese (1kg) | $12.9 | $16.5 | +28% |
| Chicken fillets (1kg) | $13.9 | $13.6 | -2% |
| Beef round (1kg) | $19.4 | $22.8 | +18% |
| Apples (1kg) | $5.63 | $6.73 | +20% |
| Bananas (1kg) | $2.08 | $2.56 | +23% |
| Oranges (1kg) | $4.73 | $5.31 | +12% |
| Tomatoes (1kg) | $5.89 | $6.04 | +3% |
| Potatoes (1kg) | $2.66 | $3.01 | +13% |
| Onions (1kg) | $2.62 | $3.09 | +18% |
| Lettuce (1 head) | $2.64 | $2.85 | +8% |
| Water (1.5L bottle) | $2.4 | $2.81 | +17% |
| Bottle of wine (mid-range) | $15.1 | $17 | +13% |
| Transport | +10% | ||
| Public transport, one-way ticket | $2.52 | $2.75 | +9% |
| Public transport, monthly pass | $123 | $145 | +18% |
| Taxi, base fare | $3.66 | $4.13 | +13% |
| Taxi, per km | $1.93 | $2.06 | +7% |
| Gasoline (1L) | $0.95 | $0.93 | -2% |
| New compact car (e.g., VW Golf) | $24,629 | $29,178 | +18% |
| Dining out | +16% | ||
| Meal, inexpensive restaurant | $19.4 | $25.5 | +31% |
| Meal for 2, mid-range restaurant (3 courses) | $120 | $140 | +17% |
| Fast food combo meal | $10.6 | $12.7 | +20% |
| Cappuccino | $5.3 | $5.58 | +5% |
| Coke/Pepsi (0.33L, restaurant) | $2.52 | $3.23 | +28% |
| Domestic beer (0.5L, restaurant) | $7.79 | $8.19 | +5% |
| Imported beer (0.33L, restaurant) | $8.45 | $8.34 | -1% |
| Water (0.33L, restaurant) | $1.83 | $2.48 | +36% |
| Telecom | +12% | ||
| Mobile plan, calls + 10GB+ data (monthly) | $53.8 | $64.2 | +19% |
| Broadband internet 60Mbps+ (monthly) | $58.1 | $66.9 | +15% |
| Prepaid mobile tariff (1 min) | $0.32 | $0.38 | +19% |
| Video streaming subscription (monthly) | $15 | $14.9 | -1% |
| Utilities & household | +5% | ||
| Basic utilities, 85m² apartment (monthly) | $181 | $173 | -4% |
| Electricity (1 kWh) | $0.24 | $0.25 | +4% |
| Tap water (1m³) | $4.85 | $4.81 | -1% |
| Natural gas (1m³) | $1.31 | $1.75 | +34% |
| Waste collection (monthly) | $22.7 | $23.6 | +4% |
| Fitness club (monthly) | $88.5 | $94.7 | +7% |
| Cinema ticket (1 seat) | $16.8 | $16.6 | -1% |
| Men's haircut | $30.7 | $36.8 | +20% |
| Domestic cleaning (1 hour) | $27.9 | $25.1 | -10% |
| Private kindergarten (monthly) | $2,276 | $2,473 | +9% |
3,225 total data points · Price data as of 2026-07-01 · Exchange rates as of 2026-07-15
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