Overview
Is USA an expensive country to visit? We’ve listed average prices of hotels, food, tours and groceries in New York City to give you an idea of what a daily travel cost might be.
Capital
Washington, D.C.
Currency
US dollar ($, USD, US$)
Population
327 million
GDP
$19.4 trillion
GDP PER CAPITA, PPP
$59,792
Language
English
Big Mac Index
5.67 (2024)
Inflation Index
+2.49%
Country Facts
Is USA safe?
Country ranks #121 out of 163 according to Global Peace Index 2024 produced by the Institute for Economics and Peace (IEP)
Overall best countries in the world index
#7 in Best Countries Overall 2020; #8 out of 80 in 2019 by USnews&world report
Is tap water in USA safe to drink?
Yes, according to EPA (US Environmental Protection Agency)
New York
| Names | The City of New York, New York City (NYC), or New York (NY) |
| Population | 8 398 748 (2018) |
| Time zone | UTC-05:00 (EST); Summer (DST) UTC-04:00 (EDT) |
| Currency | US dollar ($, USD, US$) |
| Airports |
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| Calling code | +1 212/917/718/646/347 (area codes) |
Flights
Flights to New York, USA
Book your flights to John F. Kennedy International airport from only $126 for a round trip.
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Hotels
Hotel Prices in New York City
How much do hotels cost in New York City? You can book a luxury hotel room for US$ 600 per night.
Two-star hotels **
US$117 - 366 | €108 - 339
Three-star hotels ***
US$141 - 483 | €131 - 448
Four-star hotels ****
US$175 - 536 | €162 - 497
Five-star hotels *****
US$227 - 811 | €210 - 752
Luxury Five-star hotels ***** (Plaza, Ritz, etc.)
US$567 - 2074 | €526 - 1923
Hotel prices above are based on average rates for a Standard Room for 2 guests. After collecting the data from the top online travel agencies we have calculated the average cost of the room that varies depending on the season or major local events. Also, the rates may vary significantly depending on how far in advance you book and deals. Rates are often based on location and amenities, so the hotel prices we’ve listed are all well-rated hotels in the popular tourist areas of each city.
New York City Taxes
The hotel tax is 14.75% plus US$3.5 | €3.2 mandatory fee per room per night. Some hotels may charge a resort fee and / or other destination fees, facility fees or amenity fees.
There is no value-added tax (VAT) in New York. State and city own local tax is applied on all purchases. Taxes may be not included in the price tag but will be added at the cash register.
The state general sales tax rate of New York is 4%. New York City is allowed to collect their own rate that can get up to 4.75% in city sales tax, 8.75% in total.
Clothing and footwear sold for less than US$110 | €102 per item or pair are exempt from the New York State 4% sales tax.
Best Hotels to Stay in New York City
See our top picks for best hotels to stay in New York City and choose the best hotel deal for your stay.
Things to Do
Things To Do in New York City
Is New York City worth visiting? Here is our list of what to see and do in New York City for any budget.
Top of the Rock Observation Deck
Prices:
- Adult (age 13-61) US$38 | €35
- Senior (age 62+) US$36 | €33
- Child (age 6-12) US$32 | €29.7
- Infant (age 0-5) Free
9/11 Museum
Prices:
- Every Tuesday from 5:00 PM Free
- Adult (age 18+) US$26 | €24.1
- Youth (age 13-17) US$20 | €18.5
- Child (age 7-12) US$12 | €11.1
- Infant (age 0-6) Free
American Museum of Natural History
Pay-what-you-wish admission is available only at ticket counters, where the amount you pay is up to you.
Prices:
- Adult (age 13-59) US$23 | €21.3
- Senior/Student US$18 | €16.7
- Child (age 2-12) US$13 | €12.1
- Infant (age 0-1) Free
Gulliver’s Gate
Prices:
- Adult (age 13-64) US$36 | €33
- Senior (age 65+) US$27 | €25
- Child (age 4-12) US$27 | €25
- Infant (age 0-3) Free
Broadway Musicals
Prices:
- Tickets from US$40 | €37
The New York Pass – 1 day
Prices:
- Adult (age 13-99) US$134 | €124
- Child (age 4-12) US$101 | €94
New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour
Prices:
- Adult (age 13-99) US$89 | €83
- Child (age 3-12) US$79 | €73
- Infant (age 0-2) Free
New York Helicopter Tour – 15 minutes
Prices:
- Adult (age 2-99) US$209 | €194
Free Attractions
Here is our list of the best free attractions in New York City.
- Times Square
- Central Park
- Statue of Liberty (by free Staten Island ferry)
- Brooklyn Bridge
- Grand Central Terminal
- The High Line
- New York Public Library
- Chelsea Market
- The Vessel (booking required)
- Flatiron Building
List of free Museums in New York in 2024
- American Folk Art Museum
- The Bronx Museum of the Arts
- The Harbor Defense Museum
- The Museum at the Fashion Institute of Technology
- National Museum of the American Indian
- The New York Public Library Stephen A. Schwarzman Building
- New York Public Library for the Performing Arts
- New York Transit Museum Annex & Store, Grand Central Terminal
- Queens Botanical Garden (Nov – March)
- Queens County Farm Museum
Free for a limited time or Pay-What-You-Want
- Every Tuesday: 9/11 Memorial & Museum ( from 5 PM); Staten Island Zoo (2-4:45 PM, through Feb. 11, 2020)
- Every Wednesday: Bronx Zoo, Frick Collection (2-6 PM; pay what you want), New York Aquarium (pay what you want, from 3 PM), Historic Richmond Town (donation), New York Botanical Garden (limited access) , Staten Island Zoo (from 2 PM)
- Every Thursday: Museum of Arts and Design (6-9 PM; pay what you wish), New Museum (7-9PM; pay what you wish, suggested US$2 | €1.9)
- Every Friday: Museum of Modern Art MoMA with UNIQLO Free Friday Nights (5:30-9 PM);
- Frick Collection (First Friday of the month (except September and January), 6-9 PM), New York Hall of Science (2-5 PM)
- Every Saturday: Guggenheim Museum (5-8 PM, pay what you wish), New York Hall of Science (10-11 AM)
Transportation
New York City Transportation Prices
Here’s how to get around New York City with taxis, buses and subwway and how much it costs.
Taxi
City Taxi
- Initial charge US$2.50 | €2.3
- In slow traffic or when the vehicle is stopped per 60 seconds US$0.50 | €0.5
- MTA State Surcharge for all trips that end in New York City US$0.50 | €0.5
- Improvement Surcharge US$0.30 | €0.3
Trips between Manhattan and John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) from US$52 | €48
Extra charges:
- Overnight surcharge 8pm to 6am US$0.50 | €0.5
- Rush hour surcharge from 4pm to 8pm on weekdays, excluding holidays US$1.00 | €0.9
- New York State Congestion Surcharge of US$2.50 | €2.3 (Yellow Taxi) or US$2.75 | €2.5 (Green Taxi and FHV) or US$0.75 | €0.7 (any shared ride) for all trips that begin, end or pass through Manhattan south of 96th Street
- Tips (15-20%) and tolls
Uber
- JFK Airport – Times Square US$64 - 77 | €59 - 71
- Newark Liberty Airport – Times Square US$47 - 57 | €44 - 53
- LaGuardia Airport – Times Square US$54 - 63 | €50 - 58
- Times Square – 9/11 Memorial US$33 | €31
- Times Square – Brooklyn US$48 | €44
Bus/Subway/Tram
- Single Ride ticket (Sold at vending machines only) US$3.00 | €2.8
- Pay-Per-Ride Card ticket US$2.75 | €2.5
- 7-Day Unlimited Ride US$33.00 | €31
- 30-Day Unlimited Ride US$127.00 | €118
- Express Bus US$6.75 | €6.3
- Express Bus Plus 7-Day US$62.00 | €57
AirTrain JFK
- One Way fare US$7.75 | €7.2
- Children under 5 Free
Flixbus / Megabus / Greyhound
- FlixBus from US$4.99 | €4.6
- + FlixBus booking fee US$2.50 | €2.3
- Megabus from US$1 | €0.9
- Greyhound (NYC – Washington D.C.) US$8 | €7.4
Car Rental
JFK airport. April 2024. Midsize car.
- 1 day US$87 - 95 | €81 - 88
- 1 week US$355 - 593 | €329 - 550
City Bikes
- One ride up to 30 minutes from US$3 | €2.8
- 24-Hour pass US$12 | €11.1
Electric Scooters
Manhattan has no e-scooters available for rent.
Lime is currently operating a bike and electric-assist bike pilot program in the Rockaways and Staten Island.
The fee for an electric scooter:
- fixed activation fee US$1 | €0.9
- per minute US$0.15 - 0.1 | €0.1 - 0
Restaurants
New York City restaurant and café prices
Find out how much a meal costs in New York City. Set lunch menu for $9? Or a Michelin-starred restaurant Tasting menu for $255?
Fine Dining
Atera. Michelin-starred restaurant.
Tasting menu: US$285 | €264
Per Se. Michelin-starred restaurant.
Price range: US$25 - 100 | €23.2 - 93
Chef’s Tasting Menu or Tasting of Vegetables Menu: US$355 | €329
Salon Tasting Menu: US$255 | €236
The Modern
Price range: US$100 - 220 | €93 - 204
Lunch: US$138 - 178 | €128 - 165
Dinner: US$188 | €174
Mid-range Restaurant and Café Prices
| Plain Bagel | US$1.5 | €1.4 |
| Cream cheese Bagel | US$3.5 | €3.2 |
| Breakfast | US$3 - 8 | €2.8 - 7.4 |
| Set lunch menu | US$9 | €8.3 |
| Lunch | US$15 - 30 | €13.9 - 27.8 |
| 2-course dinner | US$45 - 60 | €42 - 56 |
| Pizza | US$10 - 18 | €9.3 - 16.7 |
| Salads from | US$10 | €9.3 |
| Daiquiri | US$8 - 16 | €7.4 - 14.8 |
| Beer 10oz (30cl) | US$5.50 | €5.1 |
| Beer 20oz (60cl) | US$7.50 | €7 |
| Beer Pitcher (189.2cl) | US$18.99 | €17.6 |
| Glass of wine | US$6 - 11 | €5.6 - 10.2 |
| Coffee: Espresso | US$2.2 | €2 |
| Coffee: Cappuccino | US$3.5 | €3.2 |
| Starbucks: Freshly Brewed Coffee | US$1.85 - 2.5 | €1.7 - 2.3 |
| Starbucks: Latte | US$2.95 - 4.2 | €2.7 - 3.8 |
| Starbucks: Flat White | US$3.75 | €3.5 |
Please note that legal age for purchase and consumption of alcoholic beverages in New York is 21 years old.
Fast Food Prices
New York City McDonald’s Prices
- Roast coffee (medium) US$1.29 | €1.2
- French fries (medium) US$1.69 | €1.6
- Coca Cola (medium) US$1.29 | €1.2
- McFlurry US$2.39 | €2.2
- Egg McMuffin US$2.79 | €2.6
- Hamburger US$1 | €0.9
- Cheeseburger US$1 | €0.9
- Big Mac US$3.99 | €3.7
- Breakfast US$3.69 | €3.4
Shake Shack Burgers Prices
- ShackBurger US$5.19 | €4.8
- Vegetarian Shroom Burger US$6.99 | €6.5
- Beer 16 oz 470ml US$5.50 | €5.1
Street food
- Hot dog US$1 | €0.9
- Bagel US$1.5 - 6.5 | €1.4 - 6
- Slice of pizza US$0.99 | €0.9
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Food & Drinks
Food & Drink Prices
Wondering how much groceries cost in USA? We have collected prices directly from the main New York City supermarkets.
Local foods: What to try & Prices
- Bagels
- Pastrami sandwiches
- New York style pizza
- New York cheesecake
- Manhattan clam chowder
- Hot dogs
- Manhattan cocktail
Supermarket & grocery store prices
| Bakery | |
|---|---|
| Fresh baked bread 12oz | US$3.69 | €3.4 |
| Plain Bagel piece | US$0.75 | €0.7 |
| Meat | |
| Veal Loin Chop lb | US$14.99 | €13.9 |
| USA Ground Veal lb | US$6.39 | €5.9 |
| Rib Eye Steak Bone In lb | US$18.99 | €17.6 |
| Lamb rack lb | US$22.99 | €21.3 |
| Boneless Center Cut Pork Chops lb | US$5.99 | €5.6 |
| Pork cutlet lb | US$5.99 | €5.6 |
| Chicken breast lb | US$8.99 | €8.3 |
| Fish | |
| Red Snapper Fillet lb | US$13.99 | €13 |
| Norway Salmon Steak lb | US$11.99 | €11.1 |
| Red Salmon Caviar 2oz | US$20.39 | €18.9 |
| Smoked salmon 4oz | US$9.99 | €9.3 |
| Smoked Herring Fillet lb | US$5.99 | €5.6 |
| Pasta & Rice | |
| Barilla Spaghetti 16oz | US$2.29 | €2.1 |
| Basmati Rice 32oz | US$6.49 | €6 |
| Fruits | |
| Pineapple lb | US$4.99 | €4.6 |
| Mango piece | US$1.99 | €1.8 |
| Apples lb | US$2.99 | €2.8 |
| Strawberries 16oz | US$5.99 | €5.6 |
| Bananas lb | US$0.89 | €0.8 |
| Vegetables | |
| Zucchini lb | US$2.99 | €2.8 |
| Tomatoes lb | US$3.99 | €3.7 |
| Carrots lb | US$1.99 | €1.8 |
| Cucumber piece | US$0.99 | €0.9 |
| Chopped salad mix 12oz | US$3.99 | €3.7 |
| Potatoes lb | US$1.99 | €1.8 |
| Broccoli lb | US$1.99 | €1.8 |
| Iceberg Lettuce piece | US$3.99 | €3.7 |
| Eggs | |
| Free-range eggs 12 box | US$5.99 | €5.6 |
| Dairy | |
| Milk 32 fl oz | US$3.99 | €3.7 |
| Butter 7oz | US$5.19 | €4.8 |
| ACTIVIA Yogurt 4x4oz 16oz | US$3.99 | €3.7 |
| Cheese | |
| Brie Cheese 13.2oz | US$12.99 | €12 |
| Roquefort Blue Cheese lb | US$20.99 | €19.5 |
| Aged 12 Months Manchego Cheese lb | US$19.99 | €18.5 |
| Mozzarella lb | US$6.99 | €6.5 |
| Goat Gauda Cheese lb | US$17.99 | €16.7 |
| Plain Cream Cheese lb | US$9.99 | €9.3 |
| Sweets | |
|---|---|
| Oreo Cookies 10oz | US$5.79 | €5.4 |
| Bonne Maman Raspberry Preserve 13oz | US$3.99 | €3.7 |
| Peanut Butter 15oz | US$4.99 | €4.6 |
| Honey 12oz | US$4.39 | €4.1 |
| Nutella 13oz | US$3.99 | €3.7 |
| Lindt Dark Chocolate, Roasted Hazelnut 3.5oz | US$3.79 | €3.5 |
| Cadbury Dairy Milk Milk Chocolate Candy Bar 3.5oz | US$2.69 | €2.5 |
| Cereals | |
| Cheerios 10.8oz | US$5.79 | €5.4 |
| Kellogg’s Crispix Breakfast Cereal Original 12oz | US$5.99 | €5.6 |
| Chips | |
| Pringles Potato Crisps Chips Original 5.26oz | US$2.49 | €2.3 |
| Pizza | |
| DiGiorno Small Pepperoni Traditional Crust Frozen Pizza 9.3oz | US$4.79 | €4.4 |
| Ice Cream | |
| HÄAGEN-DAZS Vanilla 14 fl oz | US$5.99 | €5.6 |
| Magnum Ice Cream Bars Dark 9.12 fl oz | US$6.49 | €6 |
| Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream New York Super Fudge Chunk 1pint 1pt | US$5.49 | €5.1 |
| Other | |
| Almonds 6oz | US$4.99 | €4.6 |
| Olive oil 32oz | US$14.99 | €13.9 |
| Sugar 2lb | US$3.49 | €3.2 |
| Drinks | |
| Bottled water 32oz | US$1.5 | €1.4 |
| Mineral water 32oz | US$1.49 | €1.4 |
| EVIAN Natural mineral water 1l | US$1.5 | €1.4 |
| PERRIER Sparkling water 25.3oz | US$2.49 | €2.3 |
| SAN PELLEGRINO Natural sparkling mineral water 1l | US$2.59 | €2.4 |
| DR PEPPER 2l 2l | US$2.49 | €2.3 |
| COCA COLA 2l 2l | US$2.49 | €2.3 |
| Coca Cola Zero 2l 2l | US$2.49 | €2.3 |
| Fanta 2l 2l | US$2.49 | €2.3 |
| Tropicana Orange Original No Pulp Juice 52 fl oz | US$4.79 | €4.4 |
| Tropicana orange juice with pulp 52 fl oz | US$4.79 | €4.4 |
| Nescafe Clasico Instant coffee 200g 7oz | US$9.79 | €9.1 |
| Twinings Darjeeling 20 tea bags | US$3.49 | €3.2 |
| Baby | |
|---|---|
| Earth’s Best Organic Wholesome Breakfast Blueberry Banana Quinoa, Barley & Oat 4oz | US$2.49 | €2.3 |
| Cat food | |
| Purina Fancy Feast dry cat food 3lb | US$10.99 | €10.2 |
| Fancy Feast Grain Free Pate Wet Cat Food, Classic Pate Chopped Grill Feast 3oz | US$1.19 | €1.1 |
| Dog food | |
|---|---|
| Purina Beneful Dry Dog Food 3lb | US$8.99 | €8.3 |
| Cesar Grilled Chicken Flavor Classic Loaf in Sauce Canine Cuisine 3.5oz | US$1.39 | €1.3 |
| Household | |
| Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent Liquid Clean Burst – 32 Loads 50 fl oz | US$8.49 | €7.9 |
| Cottonelle Toilet Paper 12 Rolls | US$14.49 | €13.4 |
| Alcohol | |
|---|---|
| Absolut Vodka 40% 1l | US$25.99 | €24.1 |
| APÉROL 1l | US$33.99 | €32 |
| BALLANTINE’S Blended Scotch Whisky 75cl | US$20.69 | €19.2 |
| CHIVAS REGAL Blended Scotch Whisky 12 y 70cl | US$44.99 | €42 |
| BAILEY’S The Original 1l | US$32.99 | €31 |
| Ricard Pastis De Marseille 75cl | US$35.0 | €32 |
| JOHNNIE WALKER Red Label Whiskey 1l | US$45.99 | €43 |
| Jack Daniels Tennessee Blended Whisky 1l | US$40.95 | €38 |
| BOMBAY SAPPHIRE London Dry gin 1l | US$39.0 | €36 |
| Bacardi Carta Blanca rum 1l | US$23.0 | €21.3 |
| Martini Vermouth Bianco 1l | US$12.99 | €12 |
| Jagermeister 1l | US$27.99 | €25.9 |
| Cointreau 1l | US$47.99 | €44 |
| Olmeca Altos Tequila Plata 75cl | US$30.0 | €27.8 |
| Courvoisier VSOP Cognac 75cl | US$49.0 | €45 |
| Hennessy X.O Cognac 75cl | US$219.0 | €203 |
| Remy Martin V.S.O.P. Cognac 1l | US$75.0 | €70 |
| Hennessy V.S Cognac 1l | US$64.0 | €59 |
| Red wine | |
| Yellow Tail Shiraz 75cl | US$9.95 | €9.2 |
| De Loach Pinot Noir 75cl | US$7.99 | €7.4 |
| Zaccagnini Montepulciano 75cl | US$19.0 | €17.6 |
| Campo Viejo Rioja 75cl | US$12.0 | €11.1 |
| Smith & Hook Cabernet Sauvignon Central Coast 75cl | US$26.0 | €24.1 |
| Masi Contasera Amarone 75cl | US$89.99 | €83 |
| White wine | |
|---|---|
| Barefoot Chardonnay 75cl | US$6.89 | €6.4 |
| Ruffino Lumina Pinot Grigio 75cl | US$13.0 | €12.1 |
| Cloudy Bay Sauvignon Blanc 75cl | US$34.0 | €32 |
| Hugel Gewurztraminer 75cl | US$26.99 | €25 |
| Rose wine | |
| Josh Cellars Rosé 75cl | US$15.95 | €14.8 |
| La Vieille Ferme Rosé 75cl | US$11.0 | €10.2 |
| Mateus Rose 75cl | US$6.99 | €6.5 |
| Champagne | |
| Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial Non Vintage Champagne 75cl | US$49.99 | €46 |
| VEUVE CLICQUOT Champagne brut 75 cl | US$59.99 | €56 |
| Sparkling wine | |
| FREIXENET Espagne – cava, brut 75cl | US$13.99 | €13 |
| Mionetto Prosecco Brut 75cl | US$17.0 | €15.8 |
| Martini Asti Sparkling Wine 75cl | US$19.99 | €18.5 |
| Beer | |
| GUINNESS 4.2% Draught 14.09ozx4 | US$11.99 | €11.1 |
| HEINEKEN Lager 5% 6 cans x 12oz | US$13.99 | €13 |
| Carlsberg 11.2oz x6 | US$13.99 | €13 |
| Cider | |
| Magners Original Irish Cider 12ozx6 | US$14.39 | €13.3 |
Shopping
Shopping & Services in New York City
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Souvenir prices
- Fridge magnet US$4.99 | €4.6
- NYC Mug from US$12.99 | €12
- I love New York T-shirt from US$15 | €13.9
How much does it cost to send a postcard from New York abroad?
First-Class Mail International Postcard US$1.15 | €1.1
How much is iPhone in New York City, USA?
- iPhone 11 from US$699 | €648
- iPhone 11 Pro from US$999 | €926
- iPhone 11 Pro Max from US$1099 | €1019
- iPhone 8 US$499 | €463
- iPhone XR US$599 | €555
Vitamin & Supplement Prices in NYC
- Centrum Men Multivitamins 120 tablets US$13.99 | €13
- Centrum Women 50+ 65 tablets US$11.99 | €11.1
- Beano enzymes 100 tablets US$17.99 | €16.7
- Melatonin 5mg 90 tablets US$13.79 | €12.8
- Badger Balm Chest Rub US$9.99 | €9.3
Pharmacy prices in New York City
- Advil (Ibuprofen) 200mg 100 tabletes – pain US$10.49 | €9.7
- Tylenol (Acetaminophen) 500mg 24 caplets – pain US$6.79 | €6.3
- Alvedon (Paracetamol) 500mg, 15 tabletes – pain US$49.50 | €46
- Afrin Severe Congestion Nasal Spray US$9.99 | €9.3
- Cepacol Sore Throat Pain Relief 16 Lozenges US$5.99 | €5.6
- Pepsid 10mg 30 tabl – heartburn US$13.99 | €13
- Zantac 75 30 tablets – heartburn US$11.99 | €11.1
- Gaviscon 100 tablets – acid reflux US$13.99 | €13
- Immodium 24 softgels – diarrhea US$15.99 | €14.8
- Clarityn (loratadin) 30 tabl – allergy US$26.79 | €24.8
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Hair & Beauty Service Prices in New York City
- Women haircut (haircut, blow-dry) US$50 - 150 | €46 - 139
- Men haircut US$35 - 110 | €32 - 102
- 60-minute massage US$60 - 110 | €56 - 102
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