Cost of Living in Clearwater

Summary of cost of living in Clearwater, FL, United States:

  • Rent in Clearwater is, on average, 0.1% lower than in Austin.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 22.00 $ 16.00-35.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 71.50 $ 60.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 11.50 $ 10.00-18.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.50 $ 4.00-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.00 $ 6.00-10.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 6.08 $ 3.50-9.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.42 $ 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.08 $ 1.00-3.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.03 $ 0.77-1.32
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.37 $ 2.14-5.00
White Rice (1 lb) 2.56 $ 0.92-3.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.02 $ 1.97-6.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 5.21 $ 3.60-6.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.18 $ 2.98-10.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 11.67 $ 8.00-18.00
Apples (1 lb) 4.71 $ 1.60-6.99
Bananas (1 lb) 1.18 $ 0.33-2.25
Oranges (1 lb) 3.75 $ 2.19-5.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 3.93 $ 1.87-5.00
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.48 $ 0.40-4.10
Onions (1 lb) 1.73 $ 0.48-5.00
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.59 $ 1.00-4.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 3.06 $ 1.00-5.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 20.00 $ 12.00-30.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.87 $ 1.73-2.14
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 2.50 $
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 10.00 $ 9.07-17.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 3.00 $ 2.50-5.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 32.50 $ 20.00-45.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) ?
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 1.10 $
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 60.00 $
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.84 $ 0.76-0.95
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 36,928.80 $ 34,000.00-36,928.80
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,228.31 $ 24,000.00-25,228.31
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 263.48 $ 180.00-400.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 77.14 $ 35.00-164.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 66.80 $ 55.00-150.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 40.00 $ 20.00-100.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 25.00 $
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 16.00 $ 13.50-30.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,000.00 $
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child ?
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 75.00 $ 60.00-90.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 53.75 $ 40.00-125.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 109.17 $ 80.00-125.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 140.00 $ 70.00-400.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,075.00 $ 1,600.00-2,450.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,541.67 $ 1,400.00-1,950.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 3,580.00 $ 2,600.00-5,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,860.00 $ 2,400.00-4,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 272.66 $ 246.01-315.00
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 254.32 $ 246.01-260.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,691.67 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.05 5.65-6.20

Prices in Clearwater, Florida

This city had 126 entries in the past 12 months by 8 different contributors.
Last update: 17 February 2026
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