Cost of living comparison
United States is 4.7% more expensive than Fort Lauderdale.
- Restaurants
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pay 6.3% less in United States
- Groceries
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pay 1.5% less in United States
- Transportation
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pay 4.7% more in United States
- Housing
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pay 8.2% less in United States
- Childcare
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pay 52.4% more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 10.7% less in United States
- Clothing
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pay 2.5% more in United States
The cost of childcare, transportation, and clothing in United States are more expensive than in Fort Lauderdale. Expenses including entertainment and sports, housing, restaurants, and groceries are lower in United States.
If you lived in United States instead of Fort Lauderdale, you would:
pay 6.3% less for restaurants
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Fort Lauderdale
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United States
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$20.00
|
$18.59
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$10.50
|
$10.47
|
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| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.75
|
$2.50
|
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| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.15
|
$1.96
|
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pay 1.5% less for groceries
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Fort Lauderdale
|
United States
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$4.28
|
$3.49
|
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| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.78
|
$6.33
|
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| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.16
|
$3.91
|
|
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Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.45
|
$3.56
|
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| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$4.25
|
$5.16
|
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| Apples (1 lb) |
$2.52
|
$2.33
|
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| Bananas (1 lb) |
$0.70
|
$0.78
|
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| Oranges (1 lb) |
$1.99
|
$2.00
|
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| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$2.44
|
$2.16
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| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$1.61
|
$1.34
|
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| Onions (1 lb) |
$1.39
|
$1.38
|
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pay 4.7% more for transportation
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Fort Lauderdale
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.39
|
$3.61
|
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| Monthly public transit pass |
$72.50
|
$65.15
|
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| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$27,000.00
|
$31,583.67
|
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| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) |
$16.93
|
$17.81
|
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pay 8.2% less for housing
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Fort Lauderdale
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$64.00
|
$67.50
|
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| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$2,315.00
|
$1,655.99
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$1,977.09
|
$1,423.40
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$125.48
|
$148.34
|
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pay 52.4% more for childcare
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Fort Lauderdale
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$816.67
|
$1,351.84
|
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| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters |
$16,000.00
|
$22,265.44
|
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pay 10.7% less for entertainment and sports
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Fort Lauderdale
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.00
|
$5.78
|
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| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.33
|
$5.04
|
|
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Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$10.00
|
$9.68
|
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| Monthly membership at local gym |
$75.67
|
$50.84
|
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| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.50
|
$13.30
|
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pay 2.5% more for clothing
|
Fort Lauderdale
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
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Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$47.50
|
$50.38
|
|
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Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$45.00
|
$40.66
|
|
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Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$88.00
|
$85.52
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$95.57
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$111.08
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