Cost of living in Miami, Florida, United States vs London, Ontario, Canada
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| Food | + 21% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 21% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $18 (C$23) | C$20 | + 14% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $9 (C$12) | C$11 | + 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.44 (C$5.57) | C$5.68 | - 2% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.83 (C$1.04) | C$2.15 | - 51% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.61 (C$4.53) | C$3.61 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.36 (C$7) | C$4.97 | + 35% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.95 (C$7) | C$10 | - 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.53 (C$4.42) | C$3.55 | + 25% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.63 (C$2.04) | C$2.12 | - 4% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $4.82 (C$6) | C$2.96 | + 104% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$17) | C$17 | + 3% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $1.98 (C$2.48) | C$2.30 | + 8% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $2.07 (C$2.60) | C$1.80 | + 45% | |
| Housing | + 61% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 61% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,718 (C$3,406) | C$1,771 | + 92% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,737 (C$2,177) | C$1,338 | + 63% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $194 (C$243) | C$155 | + 57% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,907 (C$2,389) | C$1,279 | + 87% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,192 (C$1,493) | C$887 | + 68% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $117 (C$147) | C$139 | + 6% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (C$70) | C$49 | + 41% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $269 (C$337) | C$313 | + 8% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $139 (C$174) | C$121 | + 44% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (C$14) | C$12 | + 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $21 (C$26) | C$28 | - 6% | |
| Clothes | + 12% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 12% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $50 (C$63) | C$53 | + 19% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $39 (C$49) | C$43 | + 14% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $104 (C$130) | C$118 | + 10% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $94 (C$118) | C$122 | - 4% | |
| Transportation | + 1% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is about the same as in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $23,351 (C$29,259) | C$25,938 | + 13% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.72 (C$0.90) | C$1.12 | - 20% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $73 (C$91) | C$90 | + 1% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $25 (C$31) | C$31 | + 0% | |
| Personal Care | + 33% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 33% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 (C$8) | C$12 | - 31% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $27 (C$34) | C$35 | - 2% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $111 (C$139) | C$56 | + 150% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (C$9) | C$9 | + 4% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.26 (C$5.34) | C$6 | - 13% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $5.99 (C$8) | C$4.44 | + 69% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.26 (C$7) | C$3.53 | + 87% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.65 (C$3.33) | C$2.33 | + 43% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $25 (C$32) | C$24 | + 32% | |
| Entertainment | + 44% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 44% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $45 (C$56) | C$59 | - 4% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $28 (C$35) | C$27 | + 29% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $141 (C$177) | C$112 | + 58% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $85 (C$107) | C$89 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $16 (C$21) | C$10 | + 115% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.07 (C$6) | C$5.49 | + 16% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 (C$8) | C$8 | + 4% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $371 (C$465) | C$539 | - 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $1.00 (C$1.25) | C$0.35 | + 256% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $44 (C$55) | C$61 | - 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$10) | C$14 | - 29% | |
| TOTAL | + 31% | |||
This comparison has some inconsistent or sparse data. It already provides a reliable comparison but it is not bullet-proof. It is based on 958 prices entered by 160 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 11, 2021.
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Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 31% more expensive than in London, Ontario (Canada)
For example, you would need at least C$6,565 ($5,239) in Miami, Florida to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with C$5,000 in London, Ontario.
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