Grocery & Food Access
Track NYC food prices, find affordable stores near you, and eat healthy on a budget
Grocery Stores Near You
Uses your location to find grocery stores, supermarkets, and farmers markets within 0.75 miles
NYC Grocery Prices
BLS CPI Average Price Data · Feb 2026
$36.68
10-item basket
Eggs (dozen)
$4.95
↑ 11.2%
Milk (gallon)
$4.29
↑ 2.4%
Bread, white
$2.19
↑ 1.9%
Chicken breast
$4.42
↓ 1.3%
Bananas
$0.69
↑ 3.0%
Rice, white
$1.12
↑ 4.7%
Ground beef
$5.89
↑ 3.2%
Cheddar cheese
$6.15
↑ 1.8%
Potatoes
$1.19
↓ 2.1%
Orange juice (64 oz)
$5.69
↑ 8.4%
Northeast urban averages — NYC prices may vary ±10-15%. Updates monthly.
Healthy Grocery Guide
Budget-friendly picks based on USDA dietary guidelines
Based on USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans · Prices reflect NYC-area averages
The $35 Healthy NYC Basket
A week of nutritious meals for one person — all items under ~$35
Eggs (dozen)
Chicken thighs (2 lbs)
Canned beans (3 cans)
Milk (gallon)
Bananas (bunch)
Frozen broccoli (bag)
Sweet potatoes (3 lbs)
Oats (canister)
Brown rice (2 lbs)
Peanut butter (jar)
Estimated cost based on BLS average prices for Northeast urban area. Actual prices vary by store. Shop at ethnic groceries and Green Carts for the best produce prices.
Where NYC's Cheapest Groceries Are
Produce
Chinatown (Canal St), Sunset Park 8th Ave, Jackson Heights 74th St. Green Carts in underserved neighborhoods often have the lowest prices.
Bulk Staples
Costco (Sunset Park, Rego Park), BJ's Wholesale. Split with neighbors if storage is tight. Restaurant Depot (with membership) for large quantities.
Protein
Halal butchers in Bay Ridge and Jackson Heights are 30-40% below chain supermarkets. Chinatown fish markets for fresh seafood at wholesale-like prices.
Overall Savings
Aldi (Brooklyn, Queens) consistently 20-30% below average. Key Food, Western Beef, and Food Bazaar offer competitive NYC pricing.
Smart Shopping Tips
Local knowledge to stretch your grocery budget in NYC
- • Green Carts are mobile vendors selling fresh produce in underserved neighborhoods at below-supermarket prices
- • SNAP/EBT benefits can be used at most supermarkets, many bodegas, and an increasing number of farmers markets
- • Health Bucks: Spend $2+ SNAP at a participating farmers market and get a free $2 Health Buck coupon for more produce
- • Get Food NYC: Free meals at 500+ locations citywide — no ID, no income check. Call 311 or visit nyc.gov/getfood
- • Ethnic grocery stores (Chinatown, Sunset Park, Jackson Heights) often have produce at 30-50% below chain prices
- • Wholesale clubs (Costco, BJ's) offer bulk staples — split with a neighbor if storage is tight
- • Imperfect Foods / Misfits Market: Discounted delivery of cosmetically imperfect produce — good quality, lower cost
Store data: NYS Ag & Markets · Prices: BLS CPI Northeast Urban · Markets: NYC DOHMH · updated monthly