The cost of a night out in New York, NY
As of October 2026, a night out in New York costs about $147.52 for a group of 4, or $36.88 per person, from real itemized bar and restaurant receipts split on Tab Tender. Diners in New York tip an average of 19%, and the typical group is 2.2 people. By the drink, expect beer $8.83, wine $17.50, cocktail $15.32, hard seltzer $9.50. On the food side, appetizer $13.80, entrée $22.08, pizza $25.46, dessert $9.74. Down to the individual order, french fries $9.67.
What things cost in New York
Average price per item, from real itemized receipts.
At the store in New York
Take-home price per can or bottle, from grocery and liquor store receipts. Kept separate from the bar and restaurant prices above.
Price trends in New York
Between May 2026 and October 2026, the average cocktail price in New York went from $14.26 to $16.44.
View these prices as a table
| Month | Cocktail | Entrée | Beer | Appetizer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $14.26 | $30.49 | $9.30 | $14.02 |
| June 2026 | $13.69 | $16.03 | $8.02 | $5.33 |
| July 2026 | $16.17 | $20.33 | $8.11 | $14.50 |
| August 2026 | $17.36 | $17.57 | $8.59 | — |
| September 2026 | $25.32 | $21.98 | $8.32 | $14.78 |
| October 2026 | $16.44 | $40.25 | — | $19.20 |
What individual items cost in New York
Typical price per item, and the spread between the cheapest and priciest places we see it. Averaged per venue first, so a busy spot doesn't set the price for the whole city.
| Item | Type | Typical | Range |
|---|---|---|---|
| French Fries | Side | $9.67 | $8.00 – $12.00 |
Prices come from itemized receipts people split on Tab Tender, so they include what venues actually charged rather than a menu that's gone stale. How to check prices before you go out.
Venues we track in New York
Cheapest & priciest in New York
How we compute this
These figures are averages from real, itemized bills that Tab Tender users split in New York. We trim outliers and only publish a city once we have enough independent venues, so no single restaurant's prices drive the numbers. Updated October 2026.
Common questions
How much does a night out cost in New York?
About $147.52 for a group of 4, or $36.88 per person, based on real itemized bar and restaurant receipts split on Tab Tender in New York.
How much is a beer in New York?
A beer costs about $8.83 on average in New York, from real receipt lines at bars and restaurants.
How much is a cocktail in New York?
A cocktail costs about $15.32 on average in New York, from real receipt lines at bars and restaurants.
How much is an entrée in New York?
An entrée costs about $22.08 on average in New York, from real receipt lines at bars and restaurants.
What do people tip in New York?
Diners in New York tip an average of 19%.
How much is a french fries in New York?
A french fries costs about $9.67 in New York, based on itemized receipts split on Tab Tender. Across the venues we see it at, it ranges from $8.00 to $12.00.
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