Miami, Florida
In Miami, Florida, a gallon of regular gas costs $3.93 as of 2026-03-23 — $0.48 above the national average of $3.45. The average monthly rent for all unit types is $1,990.17, compared to the national average of $1,900. Grocery inflation is running at 3.13% year-over-year. Since 2022, bread prices have increased significantly while egg prices have been volatile due to avian flu outbreaks. Miami's cost-of-living index of 130 puts it above the national average of 100.
Key Numbers
Gas (Regular)
$3.93
National: $3.45
Avg Rent (All)
$1,990.17
National: $1,900
Grocery Inflation
3.13%
Year-over-year
Fast Food Avg
$17.75
Combo meal
Price History
Grocery Prices
Grocery Item Prices — 2022 to Present
| Item | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eggs (dozen)Bird flu volatility | $1.98 | $2.36 | $2.99 | $4.38 | $2.46 | +24.2% |
| Milk (gallon) | $4.00 | $4.24 | $4.11 | $4.28 | $4.37 | +9.3% |
| Ground Beef (lb) | $4.60 | $5.76 | $6.17 | $6.54 | $6.60 | +43.5% |
| Bread (loaf) | $2.39 | $3.26 | $3.49 | $3.70 | $3.74 | +56.5% |
| Chicken Breast (lb) | $4.18 | $4.39 | $4.52 | $4.66 | $4.75 | +13.6% |
| Butter (lb) | $4.56 | $5.11 | $5.37 | $5.53 | $5.75 | +26.1% |
| Bacon (lb) | $7.28 | $7.94 | $8.25 | $8.58 | $8.93 | +22.7% |
| Cheddar Cheese (lb) | $6.30 | $7.00 | $7.13 | $7.34 | $7.64 | +21.3% |
| Pasta (lb) | $1.66 | $2.07 | $2.22 | $2.29 | $2.29 | +38.0% |
| Rice (5 lb) | $4.89 | $5.57 | $5.85 | $6.09 | $6.09 | +24.5% |
| Coffee (12 oz) | $9.62 | $11.54 | $12.59 | $13.48 | $14.16 | +47.2% |
| Orange Juice (64 oz)Citrus shortage | $4.13 | $4.97 | $5.41 | $5.85 | $6.21 | +50.4% |
| Potatoes (5 lb) | $4.44 | $4.71 | $5.00 | $5.25 | $5.46 | +23.0% |
| Apples (3 lb) | $5.19 | $5.34 | $5.55 | $5.60 | $5.83 | +12.3% |
| Tomatoes (lb) | $2.41 | $2.75 | $2.92 | $3.07 | $3.23 | +34.0% |
| Lettuce (head) | $2.08 | $2.29 | $2.45 | $2.52 | $2.57 | +23.6% |
| Cooking Oil (48 oz) | $6.16 | $7.62 | $8.15 | $8.56 | $8.82 | +43.2% |
| Yogurt (32 oz) | $4.75 | $5.18 | $5.38 | $5.65 | $5.88 | +23.8% |
| Cereal (family size) | $5.54 | $6.37 | $6.68 | $7.02 | $7.09 | +28.0% |
| Frozen Pizza | $6.74 | $8.01 | $8.56 | $8.98 | $9.16 | +35.9% |
Dining & Restaurants
Fast Food Meal
$17.75
Casual Dining
$31.85
Monthly Spend
$568.11
+4.8% YoYChain Restaurant Meal Prices — 2022 vs. Today
Combo meal / typical order for one
McDonald's
2022: $11.01
$17.75
+61.2%Wendy's
2022: $12.42
$19.17
+54.3%Chipotle
2022: $13.31
$19.88
+49.4%Starbucks
2022: $5.75
$7.98
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