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Grocery Prices in New-York

The average price of monthly groceries for one person in New-York, United States is $128. We track 19 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.

All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.

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Section Description
Grocery Prices in New-York: price table 19 items with median prices and high–low ranges.
Compare to similar cities Cities with comparable cost tier and region.
Other categories in New-York Jump to housing, food, transport, utilities, and more.
Food & Groceries FAQs for New-York Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence.

Grocery Prices in New-York

Supermarket prices for staples like bread, milk, produce, and meat.

  • Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $1.33
    $0.98 – $2.30
  • Fresh White Bread (500 g Loaf) $4.61
    $3.30 – $6.61
  • White Rice (1 kg) $7.67
    $2.84 – $15
  • Eggs (12, Large Size) $6.01
    $3.99 – $9.00
  • Local Cheese (1 kg) $17
    $8.82 – $44
  • Chicken Fillets (1 kg) $15
    $6.61 – $33
  • Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 kg) $21
    $11 – $33
  • Apples (1 kg) $7.02
    $2.20 – $11
  • Bananas (1 kg) $2.53
    $1.32 – $6.61
  • Oranges (1 kg) $5.98
    $2.20 – $11
  • Tomatoes (1 kg) $6.41
    $2.20 – $8.82
  • Potatoes (1 kg) $3.44
    $1.54 – $6.61
  • Onions (1 kg) $3.88
    $2.20 – $7.60
  • Lettuce (1 Head) $2.94
    $1.50 – $4.00
  • Bottled Water (1.5 Liter) $2.59
    $1.50 – $3.50
  • Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $20
    $15 – $35
  • Domestic Beer (0.5 Liter Bottle) $3.43
    $2.10 – $4.29
  • Imported Beer (0.33 Liter Bottle) $3.96
    $2.00 – $7.00
  • Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $19
    $16 – $21

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Food & Groceries in New-York: FAQs

How much does food & groceries cost in New-York?
The average price of monthly groceries for one person in New-York, United States is around $128. See the table above for the full breakdown across 19 items.
Are these food & groceries prices in USD?
Yes — every price on this page is normalized to US Dollars. Use the currency switcher above the table to convert to your local currency.
How current is the food & groceries data for New-York?
Prices were last refreshed on May 11, 2026. We refresh from public price databases on a scheduled cadence.
What's not included on this page?
This page focuses on food & groceries. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the New-York main cost-of-living page.