Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Singapore
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| Food | + 27% | |||
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| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 27% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $25 (SGD $33) | SGD $15 | + 114% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (SGD $17) | SGD $10 | + 63% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $8 | + 22% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.16 (SGD $1.50) | SGD $4.24 | - 65% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $5.76 | + 62% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.46 (SGD $5.78) | SGD $2.83 | + 104% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (SGD $10) | SGD $16 | - 38% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.70 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.84 | + 26% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.43 (SGD $3.15) | SGD $4.25 | - 26% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.44 (SGD $3.16) | SGD $5.26 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (SGD $18) | SGD $39 | - 54% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.23 (SGD $4.19) | SGD $2.79 | + 50% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.56 (SGD $4.61) | SGD $3.67 | + 25% | |
| Housing | - 2% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Singapore | ||||
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| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,753 (SGD $6,160) | SGD $6,400 | - 4% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,263 (SGD $4,229) | SGD $4,631 | - 9% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $226 (SGD $292) | SGD $253 | + 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,928 (SGD $3,794) | SGD $4,060 | - 7% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,968 (SGD $2,551) | SGD $3,265 | - 22% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $141 (SGD $183) | SGD $160 | + 15% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $56 (SGD $72) | SGD $46 | + 57% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $249 (SGD $322) | SGD $839 | - 62% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $151 (SGD $196) | SGD $234 | - 16% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $11 (SGD $15) | SGD $13 | + 15% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 (SGD $32) | SGD $20 | + 60% | |
| Clothes | - 25% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 25% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 (SGD $62) | SGD $114 | - 45% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $43 (SGD $55) | SGD $63 | - 12% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $78 (SGD $102) | SGD $150 | - 32% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $109 (SGD $141) | SGD $174 | - 19% | |
| Transportation | - 8% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,418 (SGD $36,827) | SGD $156,163 | - 76% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 (SGD $1.37) | SGD $2.87 | - 52% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $129 (SGD $168) | SGD $83 | + 103% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (SGD $21) | SGD $42 | - 51% | |
| Personal Care | + 57% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 57% more expensive than in Singapore | ||||
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| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (SGD $14) | SGD $13 | + 3% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (SGD $37) | SGD $20 | + 87% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $206 (SGD $267) | SGD $92 | + 189% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (SGD $8) | SGD $13 | - 38% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.52 (SGD $7) | SGD $5.44 | + 32% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (SGD $10) | SGD $11 | - 14% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.51 (SGD $7) | SGD $3.89 | + 83% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.02 (SGD $3.91) | SGD $5.59 | - 30% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 (SGD $53) | SGD $45 | + 16% | |
| Entertainment | - 7% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 7% cheaper than in Singapore | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Singapore | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $68 (SGD $88) | SGD $63 | + 39% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $32 (SGD $41) | SGD $29 | + 43% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $126 (SGD $163) | SGD $212 | - 23% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $110 (SGD $143) | SGD $177 | - 19% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 (SGD $26) | SGD $22 | + 15% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 (SGD $7) | SGD $7 | - 6% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 (SGD $9) | SGD $12 | - 24% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $757 (SGD $981) | SGD $922 | + 6% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 (SGD $0.31) | SGD $0.27 | + 18% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $82 (SGD $106) | SGD $202 | - 47% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 (SGD $12) | SGD $17 | - 28% | |
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TOTAL | + 2% | ||
These prices were last updated on September 20, 2024.
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