Cost of living comparison
United States is 0.2% cheaper than Key West.
- Restaurants
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pay 10.8% less in United States
- Groceries
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pay 26.0% less in United States
- Transportation
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pay 16.5% more in United States
- Housing
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pay 30.3% less in United States
- Childcare
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pay 14.2% more in United States
- Entertainment and Sports
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pay 6.9% less in United States
- Clothing
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pay 41.6% more in United States
The cost of clothing, transportation, and childcare in United States are more expensive than in Key West. Expenses including housing, groceries, restaurants, and entertainment and sports are lower in United States.
If you lived in United States instead of Key West, you would:
pay 10.8% less for restaurants
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Key West
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Basic meal with drink at inexpensive restaurant |
$24.00
|
$18.59
|
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Fast food combo meal
McDonalds, or similar
|
$12.00
|
$10.47
|
|
| Bottle of Coca-Cola (11 fl. oz) |
$2.28
|
$2.50
|
|
| Bottle of water (11 fl. oz) |
$2.38
|
$1.96
|
|
pay 26.0% less for groceries
|
Key West
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Bread
1 loaf
|
$3.31
|
$3.49
|
|
| Local cheese (8 oz) |
$5.43
|
$6.33
|
|
| Milk (1 gallon) |
$4.12
|
$3.91
|
|
|
Eggs
1 dozen
|
$3.37
|
$3.56
|
|
| Boneless chicken breast (1 lb) |
$6.17
|
$5.16
|
|
| Apples (1 lb) |
$3.45
|
$2.33
|
|
| Bananas (1 lb) |
$1.75
|
$0.78
|
|
| Oranges (1 lb) |
$2.00
|
$2.00
|
|
| Tomatoes (1 lb) |
$4.00
|
$2.16
|
|
| Potatoes (1 lb) |
$4.00
|
$1.34
|
|
| Onions (1 lb) |
$4.00
|
$1.38
|
|
pay 16.5% more for transportation
|
Key West
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Gasoline (1 gallon) |
$3.31
|
$3.61
|
|
| Monthly public transit pass | ?? |
$65.15
|
|
| New Volkswagen Golf 1.4 (standard edition) |
$25,500.00
|
$31,583.67
|
|
| Taxi trip in downtown area (5 miles) | ?? |
$17.81
|
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pay 30.3% less for housing
|
Key West
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Internet connection
50 mbps or faster, cable/dsl
|
$63.50
|
$67.50
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment in downtown area |
$3,413.33
|
$1,655.99
|
|
| 1-Bedroom apartment outside city center |
$3,413.33
|
$1,423.40
|
|
|
Utilities for two
(700 sq ft apartment)
including electric, gas, water, heating
|
$180.27
|
$148.34
|
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pay 14.2% more for childcare
|
Key West
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Private preschool for 1 child, monthly |
$1,183.33
|
$1,351.84
|
|
| Middle school for 1 child, two semesters | ?? |
$22,265.44
|
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pay 6.9% less for entertainment and sports
|
Key West
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic/local beer (1 pint) |
$6.00
|
$5.78
|
|
| Cappuccino in mid-range area |
$5.62
|
$5.04
|
|
|
Pack of cigarettes
Marlboro or similar
|
$8.00
|
$9.68
|
|
| Monthly membership at local gym |
$80.00
|
$50.84
|
|
| Movie ticket to theater/cinema |
$14.00
|
$13.30
|
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pay 41.6% more for clothing
|
Key West
|
United States
|
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|---|---|---|---|
|
Regular jeans
Levi's brand
|
$34.33
|
$50.38
|
|
|
Regular dress
from H&M or similar store
|
$39.00
|
$40.66
|
|
|
Running shoes
Nike or Adidas
|
$71.67
|
$85.52
|
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| Men's business shoes (leather) |
$56.67
|
$111.08
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