Public Transport & Car Costs in New-York
The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in New-York, United States is $135. We track 8 items in this category — see the full breakdown below.
All prices in USD; switch currency above the table.
On this page 4 sections
| Section | Description |
|---|---|
| Public Transport & Car Costs in New-York: price table | 8 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. |
| Transportation FAQs for New-York | Common questions about pricing, units, and refresh cadence. |
Public Transport & Car Costs in New-York
Public transport tickets, taxi fares, fuel, and vehicle prices.
| Item | Median | Range (low–high) |
|---|---|---|
| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | $3.00 | $2.90 – $3.00 |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | $135 | $130 – $157 |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | $3.00 | $3.00 – $6.00 |
| Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) | $2.17 | $2.17 – $3.73 |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | $42 | $42 – $45 |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | $0.96 | $0.81 – $1.17 |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $35,458 | $28,000 – $37,231 |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $26,146 | $25,009 – $29,800 |
- One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $3.00$2.90 – $3.00
- Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $135$130 – $157
- Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.00$3.00 – $6.00
- Taxi 1 km (Standard Tariff) $2.17$2.17 – $3.73
- Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $42$42 – $45
- Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.96$0.81 – $1.17
- Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $35,458$28,000 – $37,231
- Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $26,146$25,009 – $29,800
Other categories in New-York
Transportation in New-York: FAQs
- How much does transportation cost in New-York?
- The average price of a monthly public-transport pass in New-York, United States is around $135. See the table above for the full breakdown across 8 items.
- Are these transportation 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 transportation 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 transportation. For an end-to-end monthly budget — rent + food + utilities + transit — see the New-York main cost-of-living page.