Cost of Living

Miami, United States

Live cost-of-living data for Miami — rent, groceries, transport, healthcare and more, sourced and cross-checked by AI and refreshed regularly.

CheapestNew York = 100
41/ 10059% cheaper than New York
$4,200/mo
Median Income
62/100
Safety
0%
Income Tax
tropical/subtropical
Climate

Cost Breakdown by Category

Each score runs 0–100, where higher means pricier. Representative prices shown per category.

Housing
72/100
1-Bed Apartment (City Center)$2,000/month
1-Bed Apartment (Outside Center)$1,400/month
3-Bed Apartment (City Center)$3,500/month
Food & Groceries
60/100
Milk (1 liter)$1.15/liter
Bread (500g loaf)$2.8/loaf
Rice (1 kg)$2.2/kg
Transportation
55/100
Monthly Transit Pass$110/month
One-Way Ticket$2/trip
Taxi (1 km)$2/km
Utilities
48/100
Basic (Elec, Heat, Water, Garbage) 85m2$165/month
Internet (60+ Mbps)$65/month
Mobile Plan (10GB+)$50/month
Healthcare
62/100
Doctor Visit (15 min)$120/visit
Dentist Visit$130/visit
Prescription Medicine (avg)$25/course
Education
62/100
Preschool/Kindergarten (monthly)$800/month
International Primary School (yearly)$18,000/year
Language Course (12 weeks)$650/course
Entertainment
58/100
Cinema Ticket (1 seat)$17/ticket
Theater Ticket$55/ticket
Museum Entry$20/ticket
Clothing
62/100
Jeans (Levi's or similar)$75/pair
Summer Dress (Zara/H&M)$50/piece
Running Shoes (Nike/Adidas)$110/pair
Personal Care
52/100
Haircut (Men)$25/cut
Haircut (Women)$55/cut
Shampoo (400ml)$6.5/bottle
Dining Out
62/100
Meal at Inexpensive Restaurant$15/meal
Meal for 2 (Mid-Range)$75/meal
McMeal at McDonald's$10/meal
Childcare
65/100
Full-Day Daycare (monthly)$1,200/month
Babysitter (per hour)$18/hour
Pack of Diapers (60 ct)$25/pack
Fitness & Sports
58/100
Gym Membership (monthly)$60/month
Tennis Court Rent (1 hr)$25/hour
Swimming Pool (adult entry)$10/entry

Digital Nomad Profile

250 Mbps
Internet Speed
$275
Coworking/Month
good
Café WiFi
high
English Level
large
Nomad Community
70/100
Walkability

Best neighborhoods: Brickell, Wynwood, Design District

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Miami cheap to live in?

Miami has a cost of living index of 41/100, where New York = 100. It is 59% cheaper than New York. A single person can live comfortably for approximately $1,480–$2,072 per month.

How much does rent cost in Miami?

A 1-bedroom apartment in the city center of Miami costs approximately $2,000/month. Outside the center, expect to pay around $1,400/month.

Is Miami good for digital nomads?

Miami has a large digital nomad community. Average internet speed is 250 Mbps, café wifi reliability is good, and coworking spaces run about $275/month. English proficiency is high.

What is the average salary in Miami?

The median net monthly salary in Miami is approximately $4,200 USD. The income tax rate is around 0%.

How does Miami compare to New York for cost of living?

Miami (cost index 41) is 59% cheaper than New York (cost index 100). You could save roughly $1,475/month by moving from New York to Miami.

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