Cost of living in Cocoa Beach, Florida (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 9% | |||
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| Food in Cocoa Beach, Florida (United States) is 9% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cocoa Beach, Florida | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $13 | $11 | + 26% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $8 | $7 | + 8% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $4.13 | $2.62 | + 58% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $0.87 | $0.76 | + 15% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $3.27 | $1.64 | + 100% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.33 | $2.55 | + 70% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $5.67 | $4.25 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.44 | $3.54 | - 3% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.57 | $1.33 | + 18% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $2.63 | $6 | - 58% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $13 | $12 | + 12% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.02 | $1.55 | + 30% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $1.86 | $1.92 | - 3% | |
| Housing | + 92% | |||
| Housing in Cocoa Beach, Florida (United States) is 92% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cocoa Beach, Florida | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $2,283 | $1,004 | + 127% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $1,265 | $814 | + 55% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $259 | $149 | + 74% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $1,671 | $687 | + 143% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,066 | $541 | + 97% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $239 | $85 | + 183% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $49 | $37 | + 33% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $357 | $346 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $189 | $84 | + 124% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $9 | $11 | - 21% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $29 | $16 | + 85% | |
| Clothes | + 45% | |||
| Clothes in Cocoa Beach, Florida (United States) is 45% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cocoa Beach, Florida | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $51 | $40 | + 28% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $76 | $49 | + 56% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $122 | $76 | + 60% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $142 | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 133% | |||
| Transportation in Cocoa Beach, Florida (United States) is 133% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cocoa Beach, Florida | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $35,574 | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.85 | $0.73 | + 16% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $113 | $31 | + 265% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $19 | $8 | + 151% | |
| Personal Care | + 48% | |||
| Personal Care in Cocoa Beach, Florida (United States) is 48% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cocoa Beach, Florida | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $7 | $5.25 | + 24% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $20 | $5.52 | + 255% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $106 | $74 | + 43% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $5.95 | $6.00 | - 1% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $3.29 | $2.78 | + 19% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $4.25 | $4.33 | - 2% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.05 | $2.49 | + 62% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $1.57 | $1.38 | + 13% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $14 | $16 | - 12% | |
| Entertainment | + 18% | |||
| Entertainment in Cocoa Beach, Florida (United States) is 18% more expensive than in Cedar Falls, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Cocoa Beach, Florida | Cedar Falls, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $35 | $34 | + 5% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $19 | $19 | + 1% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $88 | $79 | + 11% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $59 | $49 | + 20% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $10 | $7 | + 53% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.99 | $3.72 | + 34% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $4.60 | $4.07 | + 13% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $562 | $427 | + 32% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.48 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $40 | $25 | + 60% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $7 | $7 | - 0% | |
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TOTAL | + 65% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 67 prices entered by 6 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 29, 2023.
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