Fort Lauderdale travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Fort Lauderdale

These example budgets assume a 2-week holiday in Fort Lauderdale for 2 people.

Low budget
(backpacker)

Daily budget:

  • $ 137 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 12 per person
  • Free activities

Total budget:

$ 2753*

Average budget
(traveller)

Daily budget:

  • $ 214 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 49 per person
  • $ 19 per person
  • $ 14 per person

Total budget:

$ 5241*

High budget
(tourist)

Daily budget:

  • $ 325 for 2 ppl.
  • $ 90 per person
  • $ 31 per person
  • $ 27 per person

Total budget:

$ 8632*

* estimated local budget for 2 people for 2 weeks (excluding plane tickets).



Cost of living in Fort Lauderdale compared to United States in 2024

Compare with the average cost of living in:

On average, the cost of living in Fort Lauderdale in 2024 is 3% higher than the average cost of living in the United States (USA).

See the graphic below for the price variation percentage by type of expense in Fort Lauderdale in 2024 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):




Local prices in Fort Lauderdale by expense type

Restaurant budget in Fort Lauderdale

On average, budget for eating in a restaurant in Fort Lauderdale is 10% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Lunch
Lunch
$ 22/person
($ 13 to $ 51)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21
3 course dinner
3 course dinner
$ 49/person
($ 27 to $ 61)

27% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38
McDonald's meal
McDonald's meal
$ 10/person
($ 10 to $ 12)

4% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Local beer
Local beer
$ 6.1 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 7)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6
Imported beer
Imported beer
$ 4.8 for 330ml
($ 2.1 to $ 6.1)

35% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5
Cappuccino
Cappuccino
$ 4.8/cup
($ 3.5 to $ 7)

6% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1
Fizzy drink
Fizzy drink
$ 2.6/can
($ 2.1 to $ 3)

5% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.2/bottle
($ 2.1 to $ 3)

4% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Fort Lauderdale

On average, hotel and accommodation budget in Fort Lauderdale is 31% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
1-star hotel
1-star hotel
$ 172/night
($ 118 to $ 290)

19% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
2-star hotel
2-star hotel
$ 185/night
($ 88 to $ 651)

28% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 145
3-star hotel
3-star hotel
$ 243/night
($ 107 to $ 656)

18% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
4-star hotel
4-star hotel
$ 407/night
($ 165 to $ 1110)

38% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 295
5-star hotel
5-star hotel
$ 895/night
($ 588 to $ 1430)

76% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 509
Hostel/Youth Hostel
Hostel/Youth Hostel
$ 188/month
($ 143 to $ 315)

32% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 144
Room with kitchen
Room with kitchen
$ 270/month
($ 100 to $ 912)

31% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 208
Hotel with swimming pool
Hotel with swimming pool
$ 236/month
($ 97 to $ 713)

24% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 190
Cottage or guest house
Cottage or guest house
$ 246/month
($ 172 to $ 429)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 226
Family room
Family room
$ 252/month
($ 106 to $ 737)

30% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 195

Supermarket food budget in Fort Lauderdale

On average, the price of supermarket food in Fort Lauderdale is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Milk
Milk
$ 1.1/litre
($ 1 to $ 1.3)

6% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1
Bread
Bread
$ 3.8/500g
($ 3 to $ 5.5)

7% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6
Rice
Rice
$ 5/kg
($ 3.3 to $ 8.2)

9% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.6
Eggs
Eggs
$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 1.7 to $ 5.5)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7
Chicken
Chicken
$ 11/kg
($ 5.1 to $ 16)

13% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 13
Apples
Apples
$ 6/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.9)

12% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3
Tomatoes
Tomatoes
$ 5.4/kg
($ 4.3 to $ 6.6)

10% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.9
Potatoes
Potatoes
$ 3.8/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.6)

26% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3
Water bottle
Water bottle
$ 2.1
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

5% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Fort Lauderdale

On average, the price of transport in Fort Lauderdale is 4% more expensive than in the United States (USA).
Bus ticket
Bus ticket
$ 2.9/ticket
($ 2.1 to $ 5)

16% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5
Taxi (per km)
Taxi (per km)
$ 1.5/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7
Petrol
Petrol
$ 0.9/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1)

8% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
Taxi (initial pick-up charge)
$ 4.6
($ 2.5 to $ 8)

20% more than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Leisure activity budget in Fort Lauderdale

On average, budget for leisure activities in Fort Lauderdale is 24% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cinema
Cinema
$ 14/ticket
($ 13 to $ 16)

7% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 15
Tennis
Tennis
$ 14/hr
($ 10 to $ 17)

42% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Fort Lauderdale

On average, shopping budget in Fort Lauderdale is 6% cheaper than in the United States (USA).
Cigarettes
Cigarettes
$ 10/pack
($ 9 to $ 13)

0% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11
Levi's jeans
Levi's jeans
$ 48
($ 36 to $ 61)

10% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 54
Summer dress
Summer dress
$ 45
($ 31 to $ 61)

2% less than in the United States (USA)United States Average price in the United States (USA): $ 45

Plane ticket budget

Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
Toronto → New York City
$ 226
(fair price: $ 197)
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
Montreal → New York City
$ 273
(fair price: $ 248)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
New York City → Miami (Florida)
$ 266
(fair price: $ 172)
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
Sydney → New York City
$ 1370
(fair price: $ 1205)
New York City → Las Vegas
New York City → Las Vegas
New York City → Las Vegas
$ 388
(fair price: $ 300)
Los Angeles → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
Los Angeles  → New York City
$ 368
(fair price: $ 292)



About this information on the cost of living in Fort Lauderdale

The information about the cost of living in Fort Lauderdale shown on this page comes from multiple sources, including: Numbeo, Skyscanner and Hotels.com.

The information about the cost of living in Fort Lauderdale was updated on 25-03-2024.

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