The Real Cost Of A Night Out In Miami

September 3, 2024

Alright, so how much are you willing to drop on a night out in Miami? If your budget for a less-than-impressive mojito is under $20, you might wanna rethink your plans and stay in. According to a recent study by QR Code Generator, Miami ranks in the top 10 most expensive cities in the U.S. for a night out. They crunched the numbers on everything from taxis to cocktails in downtown clubs, beers at the local pub, and even fast-food combo meals. Then they hit us with a score out of 100 for each city.

The Rankings

Miami snagged the #9 spot in the list of cities where a night out is gonna cost you big time. Whether you find that comforting or concerning is totally up to you. But here’s the tea: a night out in any of these cities will seriously drain your wallet.

The Full List:

New York City, NY
Washington, DC
San Diego, CA
San Francisco, CA
Boston, MA
Seattle, WA
Los Angeles, CA
Fresno, CA
Miami, FL
San Jose, CA

So, How Much Are We Really Talking?

Let’s break it down.

In Miami, a pint of beer will set you back $7, and a combo meal is a cool $13. But the real kicker? Cocktails are $20 each—second only to New York City for the priciest drinks in the country. Yikes. But hold up, there’s a silver lining: Miami’s taxi fares are actually pretty chill. At $1.30 per kilometer, it’s the fifth cheapest place to hail a cab.

So, that’s how Miami ended up with a score of 61.73 out of 100. Feels a little better when you compare it to New York City’s 93.45, right? But still, maybe think twice before splurging on that overpriced mojito.

Bienvenido a Miami! Get Out Your Wallet!

Written by: Brian Burns