Fort Lauderdale
United States, North America
0.2M people
America/New_York
English
Beach City
Coastal City
Fort Lauderdale
A coastal city in Florida known for its beaches, waterways, and vibrant nightlife.
Nightlife
Water Activities
Safety
78
Security
Safe
Cost
88
Living costs
Very Expensive
Healthcare
85
Medical
Excellent
28°
L: 20°
Best time to visitNovember
Annual rainfall
1400mmCost of Living
88
Overall Cost
Very Expensive
95
Rent Index
Very Expensive
92
Groceries
Very Expensive
85
Restaurants
Very Expensive
Monthly Rent (USD)
1 Bedroom
$1,800
City center
3 Bedroom
$3,000
City center
Cost vs Global Average38% higher
Quality of LifeLarge expat community
82
Overall Quality Score
Excellent quality of life
Overall Quality
Life satisfaction
82
Excellent
Excellent82
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
80
Excellent
Excellent80
Food Scene
Restaurants and cuisine
90
Outstanding
Excellent90
Entertainment
Nightlife and activities
88
Outstanding
Excellent88
English Proficiency
Language accessibility
99
Outstanding
Excellent99
Expat Integration
Community inclusion
80
Excellent
Excellent80
Cultural Scene
Rich cultural diversity with 80/100 score
Food Culture
Vibrant dining scene rated 90/100
Entertainment
88/100 entertainment options
Location
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Work & EconomyNomad Friendly🌐
AVERAGE
$60K
Annual Salary
SPEED
100
Mbps Internet
SPACES
20
Coworking
Work Environment Scores
Job Market
Professional opportunities
75
out of 100
Good75
Startup Ecosystem
Professional opportunities
70
out of 100
Good70
Business Freedom
Professional opportunities
88
out of 100
Excellent88
Work-Life Balance
Average work hours per week
40h
Healthcare System
Quality Index
Healthcare excellence
85
Excellent
Excellent85
Cost Index
Healthcare affordability
90
Expensive
Bad90
System Overview
System Type
Private/Public Mix
Emergency Number
911
Hospital Density
250
per 100k people
Life Expectancy
Health Indicator
79
years
Compared to global average (73 years)
Excellent93
Good health outcomes
Safety & Security
Overall SafetySafe
Score: 78/100
Crime Rate IndexLow
Index: 22/100 (lower is better)
Political Stability95/100
Emergency
911
Disaster Risk
Medium
Environment & Health
HEALTHCARE
85
Health Index
LIFESPAN
79
Years
HOSPITALS
250
Per 100K
Environmental Quality
Air Quality
Clean air quality
40
Fair
Poor40
Green Spaces
Parks and nature access
70
Good
Good70
Noise Levels
Peaceful environment
40
Fair
Poor40
Air Quality Index
Moderate air quality
60
Transportation & Mobility
MONTHLY
$50
Public Transport
PER LITER
$1.20
Fuel Cost
PER KM
$2.50
Taxi Rate
Mobility Scores
Public Transport
Buses, trains, metro
60
Good
Walkability
Pedestrian friendly
70
Good
Traffic Flow
Commute efficiency
35
Fair
Nearby Airports
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Mobility & Transportation
Public Transport
Quality & coverage
60
Good
Average60
Walkability
Pedestrian-friendly
70
Good
Good70
Traffic Congestion
High
65 Index
Good65
Transportation Costs
Public Transport
$50
per month
Fuel
$1.2
per liter
Taxi
$2.5
per km
Education & Family
INTERNATIONAL
15
Schools
MONTHLY
$1,500
Childcare
Quality Scores
Education Quality
Schools and universities
85
Excellent
Family Friendliness
Child-friendly environment
85
Excellent
Major Universities
Nova Southeastern University
Higher education institution
Florida Atlantic University
Higher education institution
Lifestyle & Culture
Overall Culture Score
Arts, heritage & cultural richness
Excellent
85
Excellent85
Cultural Diversity
Multicultural environment
80
Excellent80
Food Scene
Restaurant quality & variety
90
Excellent90
Entertainment
Arts, events & activities
88
Excellent88
Nightlife
Bars, clubs & evening scene
92
Excellent92
Language & Integration
English Proficiency
High
99
Excellent99
Language Barrier
Low
5
Bad5
Expat Community
Community Size
Large
Integration Score
80
Excellent80
Digital Nomad GuideNomad Friendly
100 Mbps
Internet Speed
20
Coworking Spaces
Remote Work Infrastructure85/100
Visa Process90/100
Banking & Finance95/100
Avg Salary
$60,000
Work Hours/Week
40h
Internet Cost
$70/month
Visa Info
US visa requirements apply
Business Freedom88/100
Expat Life & Integration
Large Community
Expat Community Size
Integration Ease80/100
Language BarrierMinimal Barrier
Score: 5/100 (lower is better)
English Proficiency99/100
Cultural Diversity80/100
Official Languages
English
Tipping Culture
Customary (15-20%)
Weekend Culture
Beach activities, nightlife, outdoor events
Practical Information
Time Zone
America/New_York
Languages
English
Emergency
911
Healthcare System
Private/Public Mix
Cultural Guidelines
Tipping
Customary (15-20%)
Weekend Culture
Beach activities, nightlife, outdoor events
Best Time to Visit
November
December
March
April
Natural Disaster Risk
Medium
Visa Requirements
US visa requirements apply
Key Statistics
0.2M
Population
88
Cost Index
100 Mbps
Internet
$1.8K
1BR Rent
60
Transport
$60K
Avg Salary
🍱 Eating Out
🍱 Lunch Menu
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🥂 Dinner for 2
—
🥪 Fast Food Meal
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🍻 Beer (0.5L)
—
☕ Cappuccino
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🥤 Coke (0.5L)
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🚌 Transportation
🚌 Local Ticket
—
🎟️ Monthly Pass
—
🚕 Taxi (8km)
—
⛽ Gas (1L)
—
🏠 Rent & Utilities
🏙️ 1BR City Center
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🏡 1BR Outside
—
🏙️ 3BR City Center
—
🏡 3BR Outside
—
🔌 Utilities (1 person)
—
🌐 Internet (50 Mbps)
—
🛒 Groceries
🥛 Milk (1L)
—
🍞 Bread (0.5kg)
—
🍚 Rice (1kg)
—
🥚 Eggs (12 pack)
—
🧀 Cheese (1kg)
—
🐔 Chicken (1kg)
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🥩 Beef (1kg)
—
🍏 Apples (1kg)
—
💼 Other Services
🏋️ Gym (Monthly)
—
🎫 Cinema Ticket
—
👩⚕️ Doctor Visit
—
💇 Haircut
—
👖 Jeans
—
👟 Sneakers
—
👶 Daycare (Monthly)
—
🏫 Int'l School (Yearly)
—
📍 Location & Places
Universities
Nova Southeastern University
Nearby location
Florida Atlantic University
Nearby location
Airports
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Nearby location
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