- Cost of Living
- United States
- United States
- Austin
- Miami
- Comparison
Cost of living comparison between Austin (United States) and Miami (United States)
| Food | 11% | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Austin (United States) is 11% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| Daily menu in the business district | $12.10 | $15.38 | 21% |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | $6.29 | $6.78 | 7% |
| 1/2 Kg (1 lb.) of chicken breast | $3.83 | $4.55 | 16% |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $2.72 | $2.79 | 3% |
| 12 eggs, large | $2.32 | $2.96 | 22% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $3.31 | $3.46 | 4% |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.74 | $5.55 | 3% |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.23 | $3.54 | 9% |
| 2 kg (4,5 lb.) of potatoes | $3.36 | $3.58 | 6% |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) beer in the supermarket | $2.29 | $2.12 | 8% |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13.25 | $16.00 | 17% |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | $1.81 | $1.80 | 1% |
| bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.91 | $2.07 | 8% |
| Housing | 7% | ||
| Housing in Austin (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| monthly rent for a 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished apartment in expensive area of the city | $1,417 | $1,662 | 15% |
| utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $170 | $155 | 10% |
| Internet 8MB (1 month) | $42 | $46 | 8% |
| 40” flat screen TV | $490 | $647 | 24% |
| Microwave, known brand, 800/900 Watt | $96 | $117 | 18% |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $7.31 | $9.33 | 22% |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 | $19.68 | 56% |
| Clothes | 4% | ||
| Clothes in Austin (United States) is 4% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| 1 pair of Levis 501 | $46 | $39 | 19% |
| 1 summer dress in a chain store (Zara, H&M, ...) | $38 | $39 | 1% |
| 1 pair of Adidas trainers | $59 | $83 | 29% |
| 1 pair of average business shoes | $80 | $87 | 8% |
| Transportation | 44% | ||
| Transportation in Austin (United States) is 44% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| Volkswagen Golf 2.0 TDI 140 CV 6 vel. (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $19,214 | $21,500 | 11% |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.94 | $1.03 | 9% |
| monthly ticket public transport | $31 | $78 | 60% |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 Km. (5 miles) | $16.27 | $21 | 21% |
| Personal Care | 24% | ||
| Personal Care in Austin (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| medicine against cold for 6 days (Frenadol, Coldrex, ...) | $6.86 | $11.08 | 38% |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | $5.67 | $7.30 | 22% |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.29 | $3.61 | 9% |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $3.12 | $4.12 | 24% |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $2.58 | $2.87 | 10% |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.50 | $3.17 | 21% |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $18 | $23 | 22% |
| Entertainment | 27% | ||
| Entertainment in Austin (United States) is 27% cheaper than in Miami (United States) | |||
| basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 | $43 | 19% |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $18.71 | $21 | 11% |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $143 | $173 | 17% |
| dinner out for two in Italian restaurant with wine and dessert | $87 | $90 | 4% |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $8.25 | $12.20 | 32% |
| Capuccino in expat area of the city | $3.75 | $4.10 | 8% |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub | $3.78 | $5.26 | 28% |
| iPod nano 16GB | $138 | $166 | 17% |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.44 | $0.96 | 55% |
| 1 month of gym in business district | $43 | $62 | 32% |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarretes | $6.19 | $6.53 | 5% |
| TOTAL | 21% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 5,131 prices entered by 447 different people.
These prices were last updated on May 21, 2013.
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