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

Levnadskostnader i Fort Lauderdale

5.9% över United States-genomsnittet

Placering #47 av 558 städer · Dyrare än 91.6% av städerna i världen

+5.9%

Levnadskostnader

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+17.2%

Hyra

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+5.7%

Livsmedel

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-20.8%

Köpkraft

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Jämfört med United States-genomsnittet

Hyrespriser

Hyrespriser i Fort Lauderdale

Lägenhet	Innerstad	Utanför centrum	Du sparar
1 rum	USD 2,521/mo	USD 2,010/mo	20%
3 rum	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.

Kostnadsindex

Levnadskostnader

+5.9% Average

Hyra

+17.2% Expensive

Livsmedel

+5.7% Average

Restauranger

+13.2% Expensive

Köpkraft

-20.8% Very weak

Att bo i Fort Lauderdale: vad du kan förvänta dig

Fort Lauderdale är average enligt globala mått (plats #47 av 558 städer). 5.9% dyrare än United States-genomsnittet, baserat på 80 städer.

Matvaror är average, medan att äta ute är expensive. Groceries erbjuder bäst värde, medan Rent är dyrast.

Den lokala köpkraften är begränsad — invånare har råd med färre varor och tjänster än i de flesta städer.

Levnadskostnader i Fort Lauderdale

Hyrespriser i Fort Lauderdale

Prices of Goods & Services in Fort Lauderdale

Groceries

Restaurants

Clothing & Shoes

Leisure

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Utilities

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