The cost of a night out in New York, NY
As of August 2026, a night out in New York costs about $143.24 for a group of 4, or $35.81 per person, from real itemized bar and restaurant receipts split on Tab Tender. Diners in New York tip an average of 19%, a service charge adds about 1%, and the typical group is 2.3 people. By the drink, expect beer $8.36, cocktail $15.29, hard seltzer $9.50. On the food side, appetizer $12.19, entrée $20.22, pizza $25.61, dessert $11.99.
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 August 2026, the average beer price in New York went from $9.30 to $8.44.
View these prices as a table
| Month | Beer | Cocktail | Entrée | Hard seltzer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 2026 | $9.30 | $14.26 | $30.49 | — |
| June 2026 | $8.02 | $13.69 | $16.70 | $6.50 |
| July 2026 | $8.11 | $16.17 | $20.33 | $10.00 |
| August 2026 | $8.44 | $17.84 | $18.45 | $10.40 |
Venues we track 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 August 2026.
Common questions
How much does a night out cost in New York?
About $143.24 for a group of 4, or $35.81 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 $8.36 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 $15.29 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 $20.22 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%.
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