How expensive is Fort Lauderdale compared to the rest of United States?

Fort Lauderdale ranks #47 out of 558 cities globally. It is 5.9% more expensive than the United States average, based on 80 cities. The rent index is 59.6 and local purchasing power is 121.9.

What is the average rent in Fort Lauderdale?

A 1-bedroom apartment in Fort Lauderdale city centre costs approximately USD 2,521 per month. Outside the centre, rent drops to USD 2,010 (saving 20%). A 3-bedroom apartment in the centre costs around USD 4,665.

Is Fort Lauderdale affordable to live in?

Fort Lauderdale is average overall. Groceries are average, restaurants are expensive, and local purchasing power is very weak.

🇺🇸 FL, United States · #47 of 558 cities · 2026

Lebenshaltungskosten in Fort Lauderdale

5.9% über dem United States-Durchschnitt

Platz #47 von 558 Städten · Teurer als 91.6% der Städte weltweit

+5.9%

Lebenshaltungskosten

United States-Ranking ansehen →

+17.2%

Miete

United States-Ranking ansehen →

+5.7%

Lebensmittel

United States-Ranking ansehen →

-20.8%

Kaufkraft

United States-Ranking ansehen →

Vergleich zum United States-Durchschnitt

Mietpreise

Mietpreise in Fort Lauderdale

Wohnung	Stadtzentrum	Außerhalb des Zentrums	Du sparst
1-Zimmer	USD 2,521/mo	USD 2,010/mo	20%
3-Zimmer	USD 4,665/mo	USD 3,417/mo	20%

Numbeo · 2026-03-12

Prices

Prices of Goods & Services in Fort Lauderdale

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Groceries

Item	Price	Sources
Apples (1kg)	$5.10	2 sources
Beer (0.5L, supermarket)	$6.92	2 sources
Bread (500g)	$4.29	2 sources
Local cheese (1kg)	$15.26	2 sources
Chicken (1kg)	$12.16	2 sources
Cigarettes (Marlboro)	$9.50	2 sources
Eggs (12)	$5.38	1 source
Milk (1L)	$1.08	2 sources
Potatoes (1kg)	$2.29	1 source
Tomatoes (1kg)	$4.73	1 source
Wine (mid-range)	$16.75	2 sources

Apples (1kg)

$5.10

Beer (0.5L, supermarket)

$6.92

Bread (500g)

$4.29

Local cheese (1kg)

$15.26

Chicken (1kg)

$12.16

Cigarettes (Marlboro)

$9.50

Eggs (12)

$5.38

Milk (1L)

$1.08

Potatoes (1kg)

$2.29

Tomatoes (1kg)

$4.73

Wine (mid-range)

$16.75

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Restaurants

Item	Price	Sources
Draft beer (0.5L)	$6.00	2 sources
Cappuccino	$7.00	1 source
McMeal	$13.00	1 source
Cheap meal	$24.50	2 sources
Mid-range dinner (2 people)	$116.75	2 sources

Draft beer (0.5L)

$6.00

Cappuccino

$7.00

McMeal

$13.00

Cheap meal

$24.50

Mid-range dinner (2 people)

$116.75

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Clothing & Shoes

Item	Price	Sources
Business shoes (leather)	$139.00	1 source
Jeans (Levi's 501)	$46.00	1 source
Sport shoes (Nike)	$99.50	2 sources
Summer dress (Zara/H&M)	$48.88	2 sources

Business shoes (leather)

$139.00

Jeans (Levi's 501)

$46.00

Sport shoes (Nike)

$99.50

Summer dress (Zara/H&M)

$48.88

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Leisure

Item	Price	Sources
Cinema ticket	$17.00	2 sources
Gym membership	$60.84	2 sources

Cinema ticket

$17.00

Gym membership

$60.84

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Transportation

Item	Price	Sources
Gasoline (1L)	$0.88	2 sources
Taxi start	$4.50	1 source
Monthly pass	$70.75	2 sources

Gasoline (1L)

$0.88

Taxi start

$4.50

Monthly pass

$70.75

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Utilities

Item	Price	Sources
Basic utilities (85m²)	$219.50	2 sources

Basic utilities (85m²)

$219.50

Prices in local currency, cross-referenced from multiple independent sources. August 2026.

Kostenindizes

Lebenshaltungskosten

+5.9% Average

Miete

+17.2% Expensive

Lebensmittel

+5.7% Average

Restaurants

+13.2% Expensive

Kaufkraft

-20.8% Very weak

Leben in Fort Lauderdale: Was dich erwartet

Fort Lauderdale ist average nach globalen Maßstäben (Platz #47 von 558 Städten). 5.9% teurer als der United States-Durchschnitt, basierend auf 80 Städten.

Lebensmittel sind average, während Essen gehen expensive ist. Groceries bietet das beste Preis-Leistungs-Verhältnis, während Rent am teuersten ist.

Die lokale Kaufkraft ist begrenzt — Einwohner können sich weniger Waren und Dienstleistungen leisten als in den meisten Städten.

Lebenshaltungskosten in Fort Lauderdale

Mietpreise in Fort Lauderdale

Prices of Goods & Services in Fort Lauderdale

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

Transportation

Utilities

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