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 $5,551.5, excluding rent (using our estimator).
- The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,491.4, excluding rent.
- Miami is 15.2% less expensive than New York (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
- Rent in Miami is, on average, 34.5% lower than in New York.
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) | $125.00 | |
| Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) | $15.00 | |
| Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) | $8.00 | |
| Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) | $9.00 | |
| Cappuccino (Regular Size) | $5.47 | |
| Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) | $3.04 | |
| Bottled Water (12 oz) | $2.60 | |
Markets | Edit |
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| Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) | $1.32 | |
| Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) | $3.83 | |
| White Rice (1 lb) | $2.79 | |
| Eggs (12, Large Size) | $5.33 | |
| Local Cheese (1 lb) | $8.86 | |
| Chicken Fillets (1 lb) | $7.45 | |
| Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) | $11.24 | |
| Apples (1 lb) | $2.74 | |
| Bananas (1 lb) | $0.88 | |
| Oranges (1 lb) | $2.21 | |
| Tomatoes (1 lb) | $2.41 | |
| Potatoes (1 lb) | $1.56 | |
| Onions (1 lb) | $1.78 | |
| Lettuce (1 Head) | $3.10 | |
| Bottled Water (50 oz) | $2.08 | |
| 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) | $0.88 | |
| Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) | $36,928.80 | |
| Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) | $26,449.44 | |
Utilities (Monthly) | Edit |
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| Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) | $172.82 | |
| Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) | $62.11 | |
| Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) | $65.38 | |
Sports And Leisure | Edit |
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| Monthly Fitness Club Membership | $93.25 | |
| Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) | $22.70 | |
| Cinema Ticket (International Release) | $20.00 | |
Childcare | Edit |
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| Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child | $1,784.92 | |
| International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child | $38,614.00 | |
Clothing And Shoes | Edit |
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| Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) | $52.87 | |
| Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) | $58.08 | |
| Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) | $100.50 | |
| Men's Leather Business Shoes | $125.51 | |
Rent Per Month | Edit |
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| 1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $2,920.00 | |
| 1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $2,070.00 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre | $5,687.86 | |
| 3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre | $3,683.44 | |
Buy Apartment Price | Edit |
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| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre | $656.96 | |
| Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre | $347.02 | |
Salaries And Financing | Edit |
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| Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) | $4,222.04 | |
| Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) | 6.37 | |
Prices in Miami, Florida
This city had 757 entries in the past 12 months by 75 different contributors.
Last update: 14 May 2026
Last update: 14 May 2026
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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.