Cost of Living in Pensacola

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

  • The estimated monthly costs for a family of four are 3,644.2$, excluding rent (using our estimator).
  • The estimated monthly costs for a single person are 1,043.5$, excluding rent.
  • Pensacola is 25.7% less expensive than Los Angeles (excluding rent, see our cost of living index).
  • Rent in Pensacola is, on average, 46.4% lower than in Los Angeles.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 20.00 $ 10.00-25.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 57.50 $ 41.60-140.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 12.00 $ 11.59-13.50
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 5.75 $ 2.63-9.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.50 $ 6.00-12.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.04 $ 2.77-7.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 2.96 $ 2.00-3.69
Bottled Water (12 oz) 2.06 $ 1.25-3.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 0.84 $ 0.69-1.40
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.03 $ 1.42-4.97
White Rice (1 lb) 1.22 $ 0.89-3.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) 3.47 $ 1.88-6.00
Local Cheese (1 lb) 4.51 $ 2.50-10.58
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 5.56 $ 3.97-12.00
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 6.64 $ 3.60-10.00
Apples (1 lb) 1.60 $ 1.17-2.97
Bananas (1 lb) 0.65 $ 0.58-1.09
Oranges (1 lb) 1.29 $ 0.88-5.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.06 $ 0.98-6.00
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.41 $ 0.75-3.00
Onions (1 lb) 1.34 $ 0.98-3.00
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.05 $ 1.00-3.29
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.30 $ 1.68-3.31
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 14.98 $ 7.62-30.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 1.82 $ 1.29-2.86
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.35 $ 1.91-7.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 9.07 $ 7.95-20.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 1.75 $ 1.45-2.00
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) 43.00 $ 39.00-47.00
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 2.50 $ 2.50-2.50
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) 2.60 $ 2.60-2.60
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) 26.00 $ 26.00-30.00
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.83 $ 0.78-0.93
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 36,400.00 $ 35,500.00-37,241.00
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 26,013.22 $ 25,142.63-26,628.00
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 261.85 $ 140.00-400.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 53.75 $ 25.00-100.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 67.38 $ 55.00-135.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 26.25 $ 20.00-40.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 18.33 $ 0.00-30.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 12.99 $ 12.00-14.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 616.67 $ 400.00-800.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 14,000.00 $ 14,000.00-14,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 40.12 $ 25.00-80.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 39.99 $ 30.00-55.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 81.25 $ 45.00-100.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 95.00 $ 54.99-150.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 1,725.38 $ 1,463.00-2,200.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,323.50 $ 1,100.00-1,600.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,577.50 $ 2,200.00-3,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 2,031.50 $ 1,800.00-2,500.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 339.20 $ 201.82-407.84
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 196.87 $ 194.17-201.97
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,819.45 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.26 6.00-6.80

Prices in Pensacola, Florida

This city had 83 entries in the past 12 months by 10 different contributors.
Last update: 6 December 2025
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