Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 23% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands)
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| Food | + 29% | |||
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| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 29% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $27 (€23) | €19 | + 20% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $13 (€11) | €12 | - 10% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (€5.90) | €5.34 | + 10% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.24 (€1.06) | €1.35 | - 22% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 (€5.65) | €4.41 | + 28% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.57 (€3.90) | €2.76 | + 41% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 (€7) | €7 | - 7% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $4.90 (€4.19) | €2.64 | + 59% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.68 (€2.29) | €1.60 | + 43% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.83 (€2.42) | €1.75 | + 38% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $17 (€14) | €9 | + 53% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.55 (€3.03) | €2.90 | + 5% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $4.10 (€3.50) | €1.24 | + 182% | |
| Housing | + 86% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 86% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $5,124 (€4,379) | €1,872 | + 134% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,721 (€3,180) | €1,744 | + 82% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $205 (€175) | €208 | - 16% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,850 (€2,435) | €1,317 | + 85% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $2,135 (€1,825) | €1,064 | + 71% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $168 (€144) | €203 | - 29% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $67 (€57) | €24 | + 134% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $343 (€293) | €442 | - 34% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $158 (€135) | €155 | - 13% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 (€14) | €6 | + 118% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $30 (€25) | €15 | + 74% | |
| Clothes | - 24% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 24% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $55 (€47) | €94 | - 50% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $57 (€49) | €49 | - 1% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $99 (€84) | €107 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $130 (€112) | €140 | - 20% | |
| Transportation | - 30% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 30% cheaper than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $30,039 (€25,667) | €27,643 | - 7% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.91 (€0.78) | €2.00 | - 61% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $105 (€90) | €123 | - 27% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $16 (€14) | €24 | - 42% | |
| Personal Care | + 168% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 168% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $12 (€10) | €3.49 | + 187% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $33 (€28) | €12 | + 137% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $258 (€220) | €41 | + 432% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 (€6) | €3.53 | + 71% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.65 (€4.83) | €3.18 | + 52% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 (€6) | €3.48 | + 82% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $6 (€5.50) | €1.15 | + 377% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.13 (€2.68) | €2.63 | + 2% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $43 (€36) | €25 | + 48% | |
| Entertainment | + 31% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 31% more expensive than in Utrecht (Netherlands) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Utrecht | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $69 (€59) | €56 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 (€25) | €24 | + 6% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $131 (€112) | €73 | + 53% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 (€90) | €69 | + 32% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $21 (€18) | €12 | + 51% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.54 (€4.74) | €3.53 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $8 (€7) | €5.89 | + 17% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $754 (€645) | €453 | + 42% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.34 (€0.29) | €0.18 | + 59% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $84 (€72) | €34 | + 115% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $11 (€10) | €11 | - 12% | |
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TOTAL | + 23% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 419 prices entered by 57 different people.
These prices were last updated on July 13, 2025.
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