Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 108% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States)
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| Food | + 78% | |||
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| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 78% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $24 | $11 | + 127% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $12 | $8 | + 47% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $7 | $3.76 | + 100% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.15 | $1.12 | + 3% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $3.21 | + 114% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $4.12 | $3.99 | + 3% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $8 | $5.88 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $3.60 | $3.17 | + 14% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $1.85 | $1.67 | + 11% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $5.59 | $1.82 | + 206% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $19 | $16 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $2.33 | $2.34 | - 0% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.27 | $1.23 | + 165% | |
| Housing | + 152% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 152% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $3,394 | $1,077 | + 215% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $2,313 | $849 | + 172% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $228 | $196 | + 17% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,732 | $781 | + 250% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,715 | $533 | + 222% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $177 | $122 | + 45% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $61 | $40 | + 51% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $388 | $322 | + 20% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $166 | $90 | + 83% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $14 | $9 | + 63% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $25 | $12 | + 97% | |
| Clothes | + 25% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is 25% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $37 | $47 | - 21% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $54 | $37 | + 44% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $93 | $100 | - 7% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $116 | $79 | + 46% | |
| Transportation | + 147% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 147% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $26,798 | $21,332 | + 26% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $1.06 | $0.84 | + 25% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $123 | $32 | + 278% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $30 | $21 | + 44% | |
| Personal Care | + 69% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 69% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $9 | $5.00 | + 79% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $23 | $12 | + 89% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $135 | $78 | + 73% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $7 | $5.68 | + 23% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.22 | $3.42 | + 53% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $8 | $4.39 | + 79% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $4.70 | $3.46 | + 36% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.79 | $2.06 | + 35% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $34 | $14 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 67% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 67% more expensive than in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Cedar Rapids, Iowa | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $57 | $36 | + 61% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $29 | $22 | + 30% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $265 | $58 | + 358% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $147 | $53 | + 180% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $17 | $8 | + 126% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $4.93 | $4.39 | + 12% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $6 | $5.00 | + 22% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $775 | $419 | + 85% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.20 | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $51 | $46 | + 10% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $8 | + 10% | |
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TOTAL | + 108% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 506 prices entered by 102 different people.
These prices were last updated on February 03, 2023.
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