Cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States

Summary of cost of living in Fort Lauderdale, Florida

  • Family of four estimated monthly costs: $5,983
  • Single person estimated monthly costs: $3,492
  • WARNING!  These estimates are based on data that may have some inconsistencies at the moment. They already provide a decent estimate but they are not currently bullet-proof.

List of prices in Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Current as of Mar 2024.

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Food Update prices
Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district $26
Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) $11
500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast $6
1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk $1.31
12 eggs, large $6
1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes $3.88
500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese $6
1 kg (2 lb.) of apples $3.60
1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes $2.37
0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket $2.47
1 bottle of red table wine, good quality $18
2 liters of coca-cola $2.77
Bread for 2 people for 1 day $3.19
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Housing Update prices
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area $2,879
Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area $2,367
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat $242
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area $1,865
Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area $1,349
Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio $82
Internet 8 mbps (1 month) $63
40” flat screen tv $264
Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) $133
Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) $13
Hourly rate for cleaning help $24
Clothes Update prices
1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) $51
1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) $65
1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) $98
1 pair of men’s leather business shoes $139
Transportation Update prices
Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new $25,536
1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas $0.97
Monthly ticket public transport $68
Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) $18
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Personal Care Update prices
Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) $9
1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) $20
Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) $128
1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) $9
Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) $4.26
Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) $6
4 rolls of toilet paper $4.33
Tube of toothpaste $1.83
Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city $48
Entertainment Update prices
Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub $61
2 tickets to the movies $25
2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) $128
Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert $121
1 cocktail drink in downtown club $16
Cappuccino in expat area of the city $5.27
1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) $6
Ipad wi-fi 128gb $415
1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) $0.52
1 month of gym membership in business district $57
1 package of marlboro cigarettes $9
Some of these prices have some inconsistencies. They already provide a reliable comparison but they are not bullet-proof. They are based on 242 prices entered by 20 different people.
Latest price update: March 19, 2024

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