Cost of Living in Sarasota

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

  • Rent in Sarasota is, on average, 39.9% higher than in Columbus.
Restaurants
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Meal at an Inexpensive Restaurant 22.50 $ 15.00-60.00
Meal for Two at a Mid-Range Restaurant (Three Courses, Without Drinks) 90.00 $ 80.00-150.00
Combo Meal at McDonald's (or Equivalent Fast-Food Meal) 10.00 $ 9.00-13.00
Domestic Draft Beer (1 Pint) 6.00 $ 4.00-8.00
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 8.00 $ 6.00-10.00
Cappuccino (Regular Size) 5.56 $ 4.00-9.00
Soft Drink (Coca-Cola or Pepsi, 12 oz Small Bottle) 3.25 $ 2.00-4.00
Bottled Water (12 oz) 3.00 $ 1.99-4.00
Markets
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Milk (Regular, 1 Liter) 1.31 $ 0.92-1.59
Fresh White Bread (1 lb Loaf) 3.58 $ 2.50-6.00
White Rice (1 lb) 1.92 $ 0.89-3.00
Eggs (12, Large Size) 4.58 $ 1.99-6.99
Local Cheese (1 lb) 7.12 $ 5.00-12.00
Chicken Fillets (1 lb) 6.51 $ 2.99-14.51
Beef Round or Equivalent Back Leg Red Meat (1 lb) 10.40 $ 6.00-18.00
Apples (1 lb) 2.21 $ 0.89-4.50
Bananas (1 lb) 0.66 $ 0.49-0.90
Oranges (1 lb) 1.23 $ 0.68-4.00
Tomatoes (1 lb) 2.78 $ 1.59-4.00
Potatoes (1 lb) 1.90 $ 0.69-5.00
Onions (1 lb) 1.32 $ 0.69-2.50
Lettuce (1 Head) 2.25 $ 1.89-3.00
Bottled Water (50 oz) 2.25 $ 1.11-3.00
Bottle of Wine (Mid-Range) 11.75 $ 10.00-17.00
Domestic Beer (16.9 oz Bottle) 2.11 $ 1.73-3.57
Imported Beer (12 oz Small Bottle) 4.45 $ 1.75-8.00
Cigarettes (Pack of 20, Marlboro) 8.50 $ 7.56-15.00
Transportation
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One-Way Ticket (Local Transport) 2.00 $ 1.50-2.50
Monthly Public Transport Pass (Regular Price) ?
Taxi Start (Standard Tariff) 2.45 $
Taxi 1 mile (Standard Tariff) ?
Taxi 1 Hour Waiting (Standard Tariff) ?
Gasoline (1 Liter) 0.86 $ 0.76-0.92
Volkswagen Golf 1.5 (or Equivalent New Compact Car) 36,050.00 $ 30,000.00-36,928.80
Toyota Corolla Sedan 1.6 (or Equivalent New Mid-Size Car) 25,337.44 $ 25,142.63-25,532.25
Utilities (Monthly)
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Basic Utilities for 915 Square Feet Apartment (Electricity, Heating, Cooling, Water, Garbage) 148.13 $ 87.43-200.00
Mobile Phone Plan (Monthly, with Calls and 10GB+ Data) 52.75 $ 32.00-65.00
Broadband Internet (Unlimited Data, 60 Mbps or Higher) 78.00 $ 50.00-100.00
Sports And Leisure
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Monthly Fitness Club Membership 46.80 $ 10.00-130.00
Tennis Court Rental (1 Hour, Weekend) 17.50 $ 10.00-25.00
Cinema Ticket (International Release) 17.50 $ 12.00-22.00
Childcare
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Private Full-Day Preschool or Kindergarten, Monthly Fee per Child 1,083.33 $ 850.00-1,200.00
International Primary School, Annual Tuition per Child 18,000.00 $ 14,000.00-22,000.00
Clothing And Shoes
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Jeans (Levi's 501 or Similar) 61.00 $ 35.00-79.00
Summer Dress in a Chain Store (e.g. Zara or H&M) 44.80 $ 25.00-75.00
Nike Running Shoes (Mid-Range) 119.17 $ 90.00-170.00
Men's Leather Business Shoes 155.00 $ 80.00-175.00
Rent Per Month
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1 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 2,257.14 $ 2,000.00-2,700.00
1 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 1,750.00 $ 1,600.00-2,000.00
3 Bedroom Apartment in City Centre 3,616.67 $ 2,800.00-4,500.00
3 Bedroom Apartment Outside of City Centre 3,070.00 $ 2,200.00-4,000.00
Buy Apartment Price
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Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment in City Centre 323.08 $ 273.97-464.51
Price per Square Feet to Buy Apartment Outside of Centre 267.27 $ 175.00-301.00
Salaries And Financing
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Average Monthly Net Salary (After Tax) 3,730.00 $
Annual Mortgage Interest Rate (20-Year Fixed, in %) 6.59 6.19-7.50

Prices in Sarasota, Florida

This city had 323 entries in the past 12 months by 27 different contributors.
Last update: 12 July 2025
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