Cost of living in Miami, Florida (United States) is 54% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States)
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| Food | + 51% | |||
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| Food in Miami, Florida (United States) is 51% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | $28 | $16 | + 79% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | $14 | $9 | + 50% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | $8 | $5.00 | + 51% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | $1.29 | $0.85 | + 52% | |
| 12 eggs, large | $7 | $3.11 | + 124% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | $5.39 | $5.16 | + 4% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | $10 | $6 | + 57% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | $5.41 | $4.02 | + 34% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | $2.38 | $1.82 | + 31% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | $3.31 | $3.98 | - 17% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | $18 | $15 | + 20% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | $3.43 | $2.33 | + 48% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | $3.82 | $1.77 | + 115% | |
| Housing | + 73% | |||
| Housing in Miami, Florida (United States) is 73% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | $4,613 | $2,073 | + 122% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | $3,201 | $1,614 | + 98% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | $185 | $235 | - 21% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | $2,764 | $1,502 | + 84% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | $1,877 | $910 | + 106% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | $133 | $135 | - 2% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | $55 | $56 | - 0% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | $247 | $262 | - 6% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | $154 | $152 | + 1% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | $16 | $13 | + 30% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | $23 | $20 | + 18% | |
| Clothes | + 2% | |||
| Clothes in Miami, Florida (United States) is about the same as in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | $48 | $51 | - 6% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | $51 | $52 | - 3% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | $103 | $89 | + 16% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | $149 | $124 | + 20% | |
| Transportation | + 65% | |||
| Transportation in Miami, Florida (United States) is 65% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | $28,418 | $21,837 | + 30% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | $0.95 | $1.06 | - 11% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | $117 | $58 | + 102% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | $17 | $26 | - 36% | |
| Personal Care | + 99% | |||
| Personal Care in Miami, Florida (United States) is 99% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | $10 | $8 | + 27% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | $28 | $16 | + 77% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | $231 | $87 | + 165% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | $6 | $5.64 | + 15% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | $5.61 | $3.16 | + 77% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | $7 | $4.27 | + 75% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | $5.52 | $3.13 | + 77% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | $2.85 | $1.86 | + 54% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | $41 | $17 | + 142% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Miami, Florida (United States) is 8% more expensive than in Spokane, Washington (United States) | ||||
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| Miami, Florida | Spokane, Washington | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | $70 | $51 | + 38% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | $30 | $27 | + 11% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | $132 | $137 | - 3% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | $106 | $83 | + 27% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | $20 | $11 | + 77% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | $5.10 | $5.57 | - 8% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | $7 | $5.80 | + 23% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | $757 | $500 | + 52% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | $0.24 | $0.50 | - 52% | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | $91 | $38 | + 137% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | $9 | $10 | - 8% | |
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TOTAL | + 54% | ||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 304 prices entered by 72 different people.
These prices were last updated on January 21, 2025.
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