Nueva Orleans
USA
Updated on August 03, 2025
Overview
New Orleans is a historic city located in Louisiana, known worldwide as the birthplace of jazz. Famous for its French colonial architecture, vibrant nightlife in the French Quarter, Creole and Cajun cuisine, and celebrations like Mardi Gras. The city combines French, Spanish, African, and American cultural influences.
Average cost of living€4,055.00
Quality of Life72/100
Accommodation
Rent room (flat-share)€650.00
1-bed flat (center)€1,200.00
1-bed flat (outside)€900.00
3-bed flat (center)€2,500.00
3-bed flat (outside)€1,800.00
Utilities
Basic utilities€180.00
Internet€65.00
Mobile plan€55.00
Transportation
One-way ticket€1.25
Monthly pass€55.00
Taxi start€3.50
Gasoline (1 l)€0.85
Leisure
Cinema ticket€13.00
Fitness club€45.00
Education
Preschool (month)€800.00
Intl. primary (year)€12,000.00
Buying House
sqm in city center€2,800.00
sqm outside center€1,900.00
Advantages
- ✓ Rich musical and artistic culture
- ✓ Unique and world-renowned cuisine
- ✓ Historic architecture and cultural heritage
- ✓ Vibrant nightlife and entertainment
- ✓ Important port for international trade
- ✓ Warm climate most of the year
Disadvantages
- × High vulnerability to hurricanes and flooding
- × High crime rates in some areas
- × High humidity and extreme summer heat
- × Aging infrastructure
- × Socioeconomic inequality
- × Urban drainage problems