Cost of Living in Miami
Summary of cost of living in Miami, FL, United States:
- The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 5,304.4$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,421.3$, excluding rent.
- Miami is 0.5% more expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Miami is, on average, 1.6% higher than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants |  Edit |
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| Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant | 30.00 $ | |
| Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) | 115.00 $ | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | 13.04 $ | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | 8.00 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 9.00 $ | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | 5.59 $ | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.32 $ | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | 2.92 $ | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | 1.26 $ | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | 3.66 $ | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | 2.79 $ | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | 5.17 $ | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | 7.90 $ | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | 7.58 $ | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | 11.36 $ | |
| Apples (1 lb) | 2.65 $ | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | 0.88 $ | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | 2.12 $ | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | 2.31 $ | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | 1.53 $ | |
| Onions (1 lb) | 1.73 $ | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | 3.09 $ | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | 2.16 $ | |
| Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) | 15.00 $ | |
| Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) | 2.60 $ | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | 3.56 $ | |
| Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) | 9.07 $ | |
Transportation | Edit |
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| One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) | 2.25 $ | |
| Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) | 112.50 $ | |
| Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) | 2.95 $ | |
| Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) | 3.30 $ | |
| Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) | 24.00 $ | |
| Gasoline (1 Liter) | 0.86 $ | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | 35,525.00 $ | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | 26,184.27 $ | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | 148.50 $ | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | 62.50 $ | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | 66.20 $ | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | 71.65 $ | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | 22.70 $ | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | 16.00 $ | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | 1,783.47 $ | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | 36,593.27 $ | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | 52.71 $ | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | 58.08 $ | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | 92.94 $ | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | 118.01 $ | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 2,990.00 $ | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 2,104.55 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | 5,422.84 $ | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | 3,691.27 $ | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | 638.28 $ | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | 349.59 $ | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | 4,176.18 $ | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.58 | |
Prices in Miami, Florida
This city had 681 entries in the past 12 months by 65 different contributors.
Last update: 3 February 2026
Last update: 3 February 2026
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| Cost of Living in Naples, Florida | 123.55 miles |
| Cost of Living in Fort Myers, Florida | 156.10 miles |
| Cost of Living in Venice, Florida | 213.33 miles |
| Cost of Living in Orlando, Florida | 234.00 miles |
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Leave a comment:3 Comments so far
Riacrdo Comelli
on Dec 04, 2024:
Hello, I will like to see how data download to XLS is, in terms of format before purchasing a membership, is there a possibility that you can choose 3 countries randomly and share with me the file to explore? THX
Beatriz Shapanka
on Jan 11, 2023:
How can I live in miami on a pension of $1350? Per month?
GetReal
on Mar 23, 2021:
Aldo: Never lived in Miami but I think you are right. Numbeo is quite accurate about many things but it tends to overestimate the medium salary in most big cities around the world.