Cost of Living in New Iberia vs New York City

Cost of living in New Iberia is 35% lower than in New York City (without rent).

Rent in New Iberia is 56% cheaper than in New York City.

Cost of living including rent in New Iberia is 49% lower than in New York City.

Food in New Iberia is 9% cheaper than in New York City.

Transport in New Iberia is 89% cheaper than in New York City.

New Iberia vs. New York City Comparision

New Iberia New York City
Cost of Living, including rent
2,077 $
4,051 $
Without Rent
926 $
1,431 $
Rent & Utilities
1,151 $
2,620 $
Food
731 $
807 $
Transport
44 $
399 $
Monthly Salary, after tax
3,695 $
5,777 $
Quality of Life
59
97
Population
28.6K
8.8M

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New Iberia New York City

Restaurants

Lunch menu,
inexpensive restaurant
26.2 $ 24.7 $
Dinner, for 2 107 $ 111 $
Fast food, McDonalds or KFC 12 $ 12.6 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 5.96 $ 9.78 $
Capuccino 5.24 $ 6.22 $
Coke, 330ml 2.99 $ 3.16 $

Markets

Milk, 1 L or 1 qt 1.27 $ 1.39 $
Bread, 0.5 kg or 1 lb 3.82 $ 4.43 $
Rice, 1 kg or 2 lb 6.16 $ 6.1 $
Eggs, 12 pack 3.48 $ 5.36 $
Cheese, 1 kg or 2 lb 16.2 $ 16.6 $
Chicken Breast, 1 kg or 2 lb 13.6 $ 13.7 $
Round Steak, 1 kg or 2 lb 10.1 $ 19.2 $
Apples, 1 kg or 2 lb 5.5 $ 5.78 $
Banana, 1 kg or 2 lb 1.7 $ 2.13 $
Oranges, 1 kg or 2 lb 4.79 $ 5.75 $
Potatoes, 1 kg or 2 lb 2.19 $ 3.22 $
Onions, 1 kg or 2 lb 3.09 $ 3.62 $
Water, 1 L or 1 qt 1.68 $ 1.57 $
Coca-Cola / Pepsi, 2 L or 67.6 fl oz 2.46 $ 2.88 $
Wine, 750 mL bottle 16.9 $ 20.1 $
Beer, 0.5 L or 16 fl oz 2.05 $ 3.49 $
Cigarette pack 8.41 $ 17.1 $

Transport

Local transport ticket, One-way Ticket 1.51 $ 2.88 $
Monthly pass, Monthly Ticket 38.2 $ 138 $
Gas or petrol, 1 L or 0.26 gal 0.82 $ 1.02 $
Taxi, 8 km 15.7 $ 27.1 $

Personal Care

Doctor visit, private clinic 109 $ 156 $
Cold medicine, for 1 week 9.66 $ 10.5 $
Hair shampoo, 400 ml or 12 oz 7.05 $ 10 $
Toilet paper, 4 rolls 4.11 $ 7.97 $
Toothpaste, 1 tube 1.98 $ 2.36 $

Utilities per Month

Utility bill - 1 person,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
123 $ 122 $
Utility bill - family,
electricity, heating, water & garbage
189 $ 187 $
Internet plan,
+60 Mbps
50.4 $ 69.3 $

Rent per Month

1 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 40 sq.m 952 $ 2,361 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, outside of center, 85 sq.m 1,096 $ 3,996 $
1 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 40 sq.m 1,081 $ 2,702 $
3 Bedroom Apartment, in city center, 85 sq.m 1,836 $ 5,005 $

Buy Apartment Price

Price per Square Meter to Buy Apartment, in city center 2,444 $ 19,111 $
Price per Square Meter to Buy House, in suburbs 2,315 $ 3,215 $

Salaries and Financing

Average Monthly Net Salary, after tax 3,695 $ 5,777 $
Mortgage Interest Rate, for 20 years fixed-rate 6.65 % 6.73 %

Sports and Leisure

Fitness Club, Monthly Fee for 1 Adult 51.5 $ 144 $
Cinema, 1 seat 14.9 $ 19.8 $
Haircut 15.9 $ 25.4 $

Clothing and Shoes

Brand Sneakers, mid-range, Nike or similar 81.4 $ 111 $
Brand Jeans, Levis 501 51.7 $ 65.6 $

Childcare

Preschool, full day, monthly for 1 child 1,566 $ 1,717 $
International Primary School, yearly for 1 child 10,292 $ 20,585 $