Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 28% more expensive than in Yellowknife (Canada)
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| Food | + 25% | |||
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| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 (C$32) | C$22 | + 40% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $11 (C$14) | C$13 | + 7% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 (C$9) | C$8 | + 12% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.17 (C$1.57) | C$3.25 | - 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $9 (C$12) | C$5.05 | + 135% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.67 (C$6) | C$5.42 | + 15% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $6 (C$9) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $6 (C$8) | C$4.84 | + 68% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $3.22 (C$4.31) | - | - | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.62 (C$3.52) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $14 (C$19) | C$25 | - 25% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.67 (C$3.58) | C$2.61 | + 37% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.13 (C$4.20) | C$2.98 | + 41% | |
| Housing | + 65% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,325 (C$5,797) | C$2,641 | + 120% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,856 (C$3,828) | C$2,381 | + 61% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $246 (C$330) | C$237 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,830 (C$3,794) | C$2,234 | + 70% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,923 (C$2,578) | C$1,872 | + 38% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $152 (C$204) | C$170 | + 20% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $68 (C$91) | C$63 | + 44% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $303 (C$406) | C$589 | - 31% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $134 (C$179) | - | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $15 (C$20) | C$23 | - 13% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $31 (C$42) | C$33 | + 25% | |
| Clothes | - 8% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 8% cheaper than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $47 (C$63) | C$97 | - 35% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $44 (C$58) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $85 (C$115) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $110 (C$147) | - | - | |
| Transportation | - 2% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $27,489 (C$36,848) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.92 (C$1.24) | C$1.51 | - 18% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $114 (C$153) | - | - | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 (C$25) | C$22 | + 13% | |
| Personal Care | + 2% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $11 (C$15) | - | - | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 (C$37) | - | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $242 (C$324) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 (C$9) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $4.47 (C$5.99) | C$7 | - 14% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 (C$11) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $7 (C$10) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $3.22 (C$4.32) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $37 (C$50) | C$31 | + 62% | |
| Entertainment | + 6% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 6% more expensive than in Yellowknife (Canada) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Yellowknife | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $74 (C$100) | C$64 | + 57% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 (C$40) | C$24 | + 66% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $126 (C$169) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $124 (C$166) | C$101 | + 65% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 (C$23) | C$10 | + 128% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.87 (C$7) | C$5.83 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $5.90 (C$8) | C$8 | - 1% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $764 (C$1,024) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.17 (C$0.23) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $48 (C$64) | C$102 | - 37% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $8 (C$11) | C$41 | - 73% | |
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TOTAL | + 28% | ||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 614 prices entered by 109 different people.
These prices were last updated on June 07, 2023.
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