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Miami travel budget

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Sample budgets for a trip to Miami

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

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

Cost of living in Miami compared to United States in 2025

On average, the cost of living in Miami in 2025 is 8% 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 Miami in 2025 compared to average prices in the United States (USA):

Local prices in Miami by expense type

Restaurant budget in Miami

Lunch

$ 32/person
($ 20 to $ 45)

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40% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 22

3 course dinner

$ 55/person
($ 41 to $ 96)

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33% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 41

McDonald's meal

$ 13/person
($ 11 to $ 17)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Local beer

$ 7.6 for 500ml
($ 5.4 to $ 11)

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16% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 6.5

Imported beer

$ 3.3 for 330ml
($ 1.5 to $ 5.4)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.8

Cappuccino

$ 5.7/cup
($ 3.3 to $ 7.6)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.6

Fizzy drink

$ 3.4/can
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Water bottle

$ 2.7/bottle
($ 2.2 to $ 5.4)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Miami

1-star hotel

$ 167/night
($ 73 to $ 500)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 175

2-star hotel

$ 218/night
($ 62 to $ 1093)

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31% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 167

3-star hotel

$ 240/night
($ 94 to $ 663)

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2% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 246

4-star hotel

$ 378/night
($ 144 to $ 1316)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 346

5-star hotel

$ 928/night
($ 388 to $ 2228)

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65% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 565

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 171/month
($ 66 to $ 528)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 178

Room with kitchen

$ 318/month
($ 84 to $ 1014)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 264

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 231/month
($ 75 to $ 614)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 224

Cottage or guest house

$ 298/month
($ 139 to $ 790)

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17% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 254

Family room

$ 256/month
($ 90 to $ 761)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 218

Supermarket food budget in Miami

Milk

$ 1.3/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.7)

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10% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.1

Bread

$ 4.1/500g
($ 2.3 to $ 5.9)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.9

Rice

$ 4.7/kg
($ 1.6 to $ 9.6)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5

Eggs

$ 4.4/12 eggs
($ 2 to $ 6.5)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Chicken

$ 14/kg
($ 6.8 to $ 23)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 14

Apples

$ 6.5/kg
($ 3.4 to $ 12)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.7

Tomatoes

$ 5.1/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 9.6)

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3% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.3

Potatoes

$ 2.8/kg
($ 1.4 to $ 5.9)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.2

Water bottle

$ 2.4
($ 1 to $ 3.3)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.4

Public and private transport budget in Miami

Bus ticket

$ 2.4/ticket
($ 2.4 to $ 3.3)

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10% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.7

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.4/km
($ 1 to $ 3.4)

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24% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.9

Petrol

$ 1/litre
($ 0.8 to $ 1.2)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.3
($ 3.1 to $ 11)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4

Car hire

$ 89/24hrs
($ 40 to $ 238)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 81

Leisure activity budget in Miami

Cinema

$ 17/ticket
($ 13 to $ 28)

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7% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 16

Tennis

$ 26/hr
($ 23 to $ 39)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 23

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Miami

Cigarettes

$ 12/pack
($ 9.7 to $ 15)

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3% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 11

Levi's jeans

$ 54
($ 28 to $ 93)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 58

Summer dress

$ 58
($ 28 to $ 88)

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22% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 47

Plane ticket budget

Dublin → New York City

$ 589
(fair price: $ 506)

Manchester → New York City

$ 705
(fair price: $ 582)

London → New York City

$ 572
(fair price: $ 503)

Edinburgh → New York City

$ 829
(fair price: $ 660)

London → Miami (Florida)

$ 736
(fair price: $ 623)

Manchester → Miami (Florida)

$ 769
(fair price: $ 681)