New Orleans travel budget

New Orleans: calculate your travel budget

Sample budgets for a trip to New Orleans

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

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 109 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 22 per person
  • $ 5.2 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2249*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 198 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 56 per person
  • $ 14 per person
  • $ 15 per person

Total budget:

$ 5113*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 270 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 99 per person
  • $ 28 per person
  • $ 30 per person

Total budget:

$ 8127*

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



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

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in New Orleans in 2024 is 13% 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

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in New Orleans is 15% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 26/person
($ 15 to $ 46)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 55/person
($ 44 to $ 106)

41% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 12/person
($ 12 to $ 15)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 3 to $ 7)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 3.6 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5.9)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 5.2/cup
($ 2.5 to $ 6.9)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 3/can
($ 1.9 to $ 5.5)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 1.5 to $ 4)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in New Orleans

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in New Orleans is 7% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 207/night
($ 65 to $ 690)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 176
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 157/night
($ 60 to $ 639)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 157
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 239/night
($ 89 to $ 1005)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 231
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 300/night
($ 146 to $ 808)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 313
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 394/night
($ 264 to $ 727)

12% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 448
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 228/month
($ 113 to $ 511)

36% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 168
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 283/month
($ 82 to $ 1058)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 244
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 213/month
($ 65 to $ 846)

2% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 207/month
($ 104 to $ 523)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 226/month
($ 68 to $ 789)

8% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 210

Supermarket food budget in New Orleans

On average, the price of supermarket food in New Orleans is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.3/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.9)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.8/500g
($ 3.1 to $ 4.4)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 6.2/kg
($ 3.2 to $ 8.8)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.5/12 eggs
($ 1.9 to $ 5.1)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 14/kg
($ 5.4 to $ 26)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12
Apples
Apples
$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.6 to $ 6.6)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 4.8/kg
($ 1.9 to $ 7.7)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.2/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 4.4)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.5
($ 1.5 to $ 3.9)

15% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in New Orleans

On average, the price of transport in New Orleans is 19% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 1.3/ticket
($ 1.3 to $ 1.7)

50% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1.5 to $ 1.5)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

14% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 3.7
($ 3.5 to $ 5)

1% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Leisure activity budget in New Orleans

On average, budget for leisure activities in New Orleans is 72% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 15/ticket
($ 9 to $ 21)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14
Tennis
Tennis
$ 50/hr
($ 40 to $ 50)

138% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in New Orleans

On average, shopping budget in New Orleans is 11% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 8.4/pack
($ 7.9 to $ 9.6)

15% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 52
($ 40 to $ 65)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 53
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 37
($ 25 to $ 56)

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

Plane ticket budget

Montreal → New Orleans
Montreal → New Orleans
Montreal → New Orleans
$ 510
(fair price: $ 423)
London → New Orleans
London → New Orleans
London → New Orleans
$ 850
(fair price: $ 713)
Toronto → New Orleans
Toronto → New Orleans
Toronto → New Orleans
$ 486
(fair price: $ 366)
Los Angeles → New Orleans
Los Angeles  → New Orleans
Los Angeles  → New Orleans
$ 343
(fair price: $ 232)
Chicago → New Orleans
Chicago → New Orleans
Chicago → New Orleans
$ 297
(fair price: $ 175)
New York City → New Orleans
New York City → New Orleans
New York City → New Orleans
$ 271
(fair price: $ 202)
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1285
(fair price: $ 1131)
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
Melbourne → New York City
$ 1615
(fair price: $ 1341)
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 272
(fair price: $ 234)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 273
(fair price: $ 178)
Los Angeles → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
$ 376
(fair price: $ 291)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 306
(fair price: $ 275)

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About this information on the cost of living in New Orleans

The information about the cost of living in New Orleans shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in New Orleans was updated on 27-10-2024.

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