Travel budget and cost of living in Fort Lauderdale (Florida) how much does a trip cost?

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.

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

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

On average, the cost of living in Fort Lauderdale in 2024 is essentially identical to 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

Lunch

$ 21/person
($ 12 to $ 30)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 20

3 course dinner

$ 50/person
($ 30 to $ 60)

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34% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 38

McDonald's meal

$ 11/person
($ 10 to $ 12)

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

Local beer

$ 5.9 for 500ml
($ 5 to $ 6.9)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.9

Imported beer

$ 3 for 330ml
($ 1.4 to $ 5.9)

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14% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Cappuccino

$ 5.3/cup
($ 3.9 to $ 6.9)

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4% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.1

Fizzy drink

$ 2.8/can
($ 2.4 to $ 3.5)

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9% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Water bottle

$ 2.1/bottle
($ 2 to $ 3)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2

Hotel and accommodation budget in Fort Lauderdale

1-star hotel

$ 143/night
($ 69 to $ 435)

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15% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 169

2-star hotel

$ 191/night
($ 60 to $ 855)

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25% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 153

3-star hotel

$ 228/night
($ 88 to $ 669)

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2% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 225

4-star hotel

$ 359/night
($ 136 to $ 1225)

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18% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 306

5-star hotel

$ 1007/night
($ 426 to $ 1928)

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130% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 438

Hostel/Youth Hostel

$ 161/month
($ 63 to $ 501)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 163

Room with kitchen

$ 262/month
($ 70 to $ 885)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 237

Hotel with swimming pool

$ 189/month
($ 73 to $ 562)

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7% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 205

Cottage or guest house

$ 267/month
($ 140 to $ 815)

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21% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 222

Family room

$ 199/month
($ 83 to $ 558)

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1% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 203

Supermarket food budget in Fort Lauderdale

Milk

$ 1.1/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1.3)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1

Bread

$ 4.2/500g
($ 3 to $ 5.4)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.5

Rice

$ 4.3/kg
($ 2.2 to $ 8.1)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.5

Eggs

$ 3.4/12 eggs
($ 1.5 to $ 5)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.7

Chicken

$ 9.2/kg
($ 5.8 to $ 14)

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21% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 12

Apples

$ 5.5/kg
($ 2.9 to $ 8.7)

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6% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 5.2

Tomatoes

$ 5.3/kg
($ 2.1 to $ 6.6)

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11% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 4.8

Potatoes

$ 3.5/kg
($ 2 to $ 6.6)

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20% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.9

Water bottle

$ 2
($ 1.2 to $ 3)

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6% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.2

Public and private transport budget in Fort Lauderdale

Bus ticket

$ 2.3/ticket
($ 2 to $ 3.9)

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4% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 2.5

Taxi (per km)

$ 1.6/km
($ 1.5 to $ 3)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 1.7

Petrol

$ 0.8/litre
($ 0.7 to $ 1)

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5% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 0.9

Taxi (initial pick-up charge)

$ 4.4
($ 2.4 to $ 7.9)

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23% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 3.6

Car hire

$ 82/24hrs
($ 13 to $ 263)

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15% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 71

Leisure activity budget in Fort Lauderdale

Cinema

$ 15/ticket
($ 13 to $ 18)

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

Tennis

$ 14/hr
($ 10 to $ 16)

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36% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 21

Budget for clothes and price of cigarettes in Fort Lauderdale

Cigarettes

$ 10/pack
($ 8.9 to $ 12)

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0% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 10

Levi's jeans

$ 48
($ 35 to $ 60)

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9% less than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 52

Summer dress

$ 45
($ 30 to $ 60)

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5% more than in the United States (USA) Average price in the United States (USA): $ 43

Plane ticket budget

Sydney → New York City

$ 1257
(fair price: $ 1107)

Melbourne → New York City

$ 1581
(fair price: $ 1312)

Toronto → New York City

$ 266
(fair price: $ 229)

New York City → Miami (Florida)

$ 267
(fair price: $ 174)

Los Angeles → New York City

$ 368
(fair price: $ 285)

Montreal → New York City

$ 300
(fair price: $ 269)