Cost of Living in Ocala

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

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are $4,198.7, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are $1,142.1, excluding rent.
  • Ocala is 24.8% less expensive than Seattle (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Ocala is, on average, 54.2% lower than in Seattle.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant $21.50 12.00-35.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) $90.00 60.00-100.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) $13.00 12.75-15.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) $4.50 2.75-6.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $7.50 3.75-8.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) $3.06 1.99-4.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) $2.23 2.00-3.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) $1.54 1.15-2.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) $0.93 0.76-1.06
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) $3.06 0.90-4.89
White Rice (1 lb) $2.37 1.45-3.69
Eggs (12, Large Size) $3.99 2.09-5.50
Local Cheese (1 lb) $5.13 2.29-8.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) $4.46 2.89-4.99
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) $10.66 4.99-18.99
Apples (1 lb) $2.62 1.49-3.49
Bananas (1 lb) $0.62 0.50-0.89
Oranges (1 lb) $1.80 0.69-3.99
Tomatoes (1 lb) $2.27 0.89-3.29
Potatoes (1 lb) $1.57 0.89-2.00
Onions (1 lb) $1.12 0.60-2.00
Lettuce (1 Head) $1.99 1.96-3.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) $2.12 1.25-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) $11.00 9.00-14.99
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) $2.00 1.67-2.84
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) $3.64 1.50-5.99
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) $7.50 7.00-10.43
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) $2.50 2.00-4.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) $45.00 45.00-55.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) $3.75 2.00-7.50
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) $4.50 2.50-5.50
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) $22.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) $0.89 0.81-1.03
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) $48,599.00 44,000.00-49,000.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) $25,391.20 22,000.00-36,000.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) $156.25 100.00-285.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) $43.33 30.00-55.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) $63.33 50.00-80.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership $52.00 21.99-100.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) $40.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) $14.00 7.50-20.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child $626.25 400.00-880.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child $7,200.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) $68.83 35.00-159.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) $67.80 25.00-140.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) $110.00 75.00-250.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes $209.00 100.00-415.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,285.00 1,000.00-2,000.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,030.00 900.00-1,300.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre $1,951.67 1,600.00-2,310.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre $1,573.75 1,485.00-1,750.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre $187.73 182.00-191.01
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre $188.39 182.00-199.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) $3,493.20
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.23 6.00-7.00

Prices in Ocala, Florida

This city had 153 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 13 June 2026
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