🇺🇸 USA
New York, USA
USA ✓ Live Numbeo data
Benchmark city (CoL index = 100); world's most expensive rental market
Climate
Rainfall, humidity, and the best months to visit: see the full New York climate profile →
Internet speeds
Measured medians from 145,287 real speedtests within 10 km of the city center (Q1 2026) — not advertised ISP numbers.
| Download | Upload | Latency | Tests | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fixed broadband | 394 Mbps | 121 Mbps | 10 ms | 129,102 |
| Mobile | 263 Mbps | 34.3 Mbps | 25 ms | 16,185 |
Speedtest® by Ookla Global Fixed and Mobile Network Performance Maps, © Ookla. Accessed 2026-07-18. Your building's wiring and ISP plan matter more than the city median. Compare all cities in the Internet Speed Explorer →
Cost of living breakdown
USD converted from local prices at baseline rates (1 USD = 1 USD, 2026-06-16). Use the Cost of Living Explorer for live exchange rates.
| 💰 Monthly budgets | USD |
|---|---|
| Individual (excl. rent) | $1,685 |
| Individual all-in (excl. rent + 1BR center) | $5,970 |
| Family of 4 (excl. rent) | $6,220 |
| Average net salary (after tax) | $5,424 |
| 🏢 Rent & property | USD |
|---|---|
| 1BR city center | $4,285 |
| 1BR outside center | $2,780 |
| 3BR city center | $9,034 |
| 3BR outside center | $5,035 |
| Buy price / sqft — center | $1,666 |
| Buy price / sqft — outside | $585 |
| 🍽️ Food & dining | USD |
|---|---|
| Cheap meal (1 person) | $25.00 |
| Mid-range dinner (2 people) | $150.00 |
| Fast food combo | $13.00 |
| Beef (per lb) | $8.44 |
| Taxi (per mile) | $3.50 |
| ⚡ Utilities & lifestyle | USD |
|---|---|
| Basic utilities / mo | $229 |
| Phone plan / mo | $68 |
| Internet / mo | $75 |
| Gym membership / mo | $130 |
| Cinema ticket | $22.50 |
| Preschool / mo | $3,366 |
| International school / yr | $60,549 |
| New car (Corolla equiv.) | $35,458 |
Visa, taxes & legal in USA
Country-level research that applies to living in New York — each row links to the full comparison dashboard.
| Family-law exposure (payer) | Obligation 7/10 · cross-border collection 10/10 — legal detail → |
Location
Compare with nearby cities
Data last updated · Source: Numbeo