Which place is cheaper, Miami or Jerusalem?
These are the overall average travel costs for the two destinations.
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Should you visit Jerusalem or Miami?
Which is cheaper to visit? Which is more expensive for vacation?
If you're trying to decide where to visit between Jerusalem or Miami, this travel comparison, which includes costs, can help. The overall cost of travel is usually a consideration when deciding where to go next, and the cost comparison down below can help you decide based on the average prices from other travelers along with your own travel budget.
Where Should I go: Jerusalem or Miami?
Jerusalem
Jerusalem is the capital city of Israel, as well as one of the most historically rich cities in the world. It is also the largest city in the country. While Tel Aviv holds many of the responsibilities of a capital city, officially, Jerusalem is still considered the capital. It is important to note that most countries have their embassies in Tel Aviv, not in Jerusalem.
Miami
Miami is a popular tourist destination and a modern city in South Florida. It has beautiful white beaches, crystal blue waters, cosmopolitan neighborhoods, impressive shopping, and excellent dining opportunities. It is also a gateway to the Florida Keys, which is another popular destination in South Florida.
Miami is the second most populated city in Florida and the metropolitan area is the most populated in the state with more than 5.4 million people. It's also the 7th largest metro area in the country. The city sits between the Atlantic Ocean to the east and the Everglades to the west. It covers 110 miles north to south but is a narrow 20 miles east to west.
Miami sits at a low latitude, giving it a subtropical savannah climate. There are two seasons; the warm and dry season between November and April and the hot and wet season between May and October. The coldest months are between December and March when highs are in the upper 70 or low 60 degrees Fahrenheit. The summer months have highs in the upper 80s or 90s and lows in the mid 70s with high humidity.
For some great organized tour ideas, see The Best Luxury Tours to Israel, The Best Budget Tours to Israel, The Best Luxury Tours to United States of America, and The Best Tours for Seniors to United States of America.
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Average Daily Cost Per person, per dayJerusalem $108Miami $206
The average daily cost (per person) in Jerusalem is $108, while the average daily cost in Miami is $206. These costs include accommodation (assuming double occupancy, so the traveler is sharing the room), food, transportation, and entertainment. While every person is different, these costs are an average of past travelers in each destination. What follows is a categorical breakdown of travel costs for Jerusalem and Miami in more detail.
Accommodation
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Accommodation Hotel or hostel for one personJerusalem $64Miami $132
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Accommodation Typical double-occupancy roomJerusalem $128Miami $264
Compare Hotels in Jerusalem and Miami
Looking for a hotel in Jerusalem or Miami? Prices vary by location, date, season, and the level of luxury. See below for options and compare which is best for your budget and travel style.
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Our Analysis
We've analyzed the average and typical hotel prices based on guest reviews, star ratings, and hotel amenities here: Jerusalem Hotel Prices and Miami Hotel Prices.
Local Transportation
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Local Transportation Taxis, local buses, subway, etc.Jerusalem $6.74Miami $38
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Local Bus$3.17
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Light Rail Jerusalem$9.82
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Jerusalem
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Jerusalem:
- Private Transfer From Ben Gurion Airport To Haifa Hotels : $300
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Allaenby Bridge: $105
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Amman: $195
- Jerusalem Private Transfer To Petra: $290
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $130
- Jerusalem to Allenby Bridge Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Ben Gurion Airport Private Transfer: $150
- Jerusalem to Petra Private Transfer: $300
- Private Airport Transfers to/from Hotel: $148
- Private Intercity Transfer - from your Jerusalem hotel to your Tel Aviv hotel: $90
- Private Jerusalem Departure Transfer - Hotel/Accommodation to Tel Aviv Airport: $48
- Private Transfer from Dead Sea Hotels to Aqaba Airport: $160
Typical Local Transportation Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of transportation costs in Miami are as follows:
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Car Rental for a Day$18
Hired Cars and Shuttles in Miami
Some specific examples of transportation prices in Miami:
- Train Transfer to South Florida Cities: $20
- Miami International Airport: One-Way Transfer to Miami: $24
- Transfers Airports Miami, Ft. Lauderdale Port Mía Everglades: $25
- 50 min Everglades Airboat, Photo & Transfer: $33
- Private Transfer from Miami Airport to Hotel or Port of Miami: $35
- Miami Private Transfers: Airport, Cruise, Point-to-Point.: $36
- Miami or Ft Lauderdale: Train Transfer to Orlando Airport: $39
- From Everglades Wildlife Show, Airboat & Bus Transfer: $40
- Miami Int'l Airport: Private 1-Way Transfer to Miami Port: $48
- Private One Way Transfer: Miami Airport (MIA) to/from Miami: $55
- From Everglades Airboat, Wildlife Show & Bus Transfer: $57
- Key West Transfer with Hotel Pickup and Upgrades: $60
Is it cheaper to fly into Jerusalem or Miami?
Prices for flights to both Miami and Jerusalem change regularly based on dates and travel demand. We suggest you find the best prices for your next trip on Kayak, because you can compare the cost of flights across multiple airlines for your prefered dates.
Food
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Food Meals for one dayJerusalem $32Miami $41
Typical Food Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of dining costs in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Orange Juice$2.69
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Watermelon$4.04
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Lunch$12
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Food at Market$15
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Juice$2.69
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Bagels$8.07
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Lunch for 2$15
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Snacks$5.65
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Jerusalem
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Jerusalem.
- Private Lunch or Dinner at a Local Traditional Restaurant from Dead Sea: $96
- Private Madaba Haret Jdoudna Restaurant Lunch or Dinner from Dead Sea: $115
- The Best Food Tour in Jerusalem-Perfect for Viral Travel Content: $117
- Christmas Eve in Israel: Jerusalem Sightseeing Tour with Dinner and Midnight Mass Viewing in Bethlehem: $125
- Experience Shabbat With Dinner In Jerusalem: $170
Typical Food Prices in Miami
Below are a few samples from actual travelers for food and meal costs in Miami:
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Lunch with Drinks (for 2)$45
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David's Cafe Lunch (for 1)$16
Food Tours and Cooking Classes in Miami
Also, here are some specific examples of food and dining related activities in Miami.
- The Ultimate Little Havana Food Tour: $64
- Wynwood Street Art, Culture, Donuts & Walking Food Tour: $65
- South Beach Food Tour: $70
- A Taste of South Beach Food Tour: $70
- Little Havana Walking Food Tour: $75
- South Beach Miami Food & Fun Art Deco Food Tour : $79
- Wynwood Walls Art District Food Tour: $80
- Mango's Tropical Cafe Dinner & Show: $98
- Mango's Dinner and Show Ticket: $98
- Miami Dinner Party w/ Night Club Experience: $100
- Guided Small Group Little Havana Food Tour: $124
- Ukrainian cooking class in Miami: $125
Entertainment
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Entertainment Entrance tickets, shows, etc.Jerusalem $8.55Miami $31
Typical Entertainment Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of activities, tours, and entrance ticket prices in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Cooking Classes for 2$34
Tours and Activities in Jerusalem
Some specific costs of activities, tours, and entrance tickets for Jerusalem are as follows:
- 360 Virtual Tour of Ancient Jerusalem: $6.00
- In The Footsteps of Jesus Day Tour - Dguide Self Guiding App: $7.00
- Self-Guided Audio Tour: $11
- Skip the Line:1.5Hour AudioTour - Yad Vashem Holocaust Remembrance Center Ticket: $11
- Bethlehem Christian Guided Tour: $20
- Independent graffiti tour in Jerusalem at your own time and pace: $22
- Self-Guided Tour at Machne Yehuda Market with Chef Tali Fridman: $25
- Old City Shabbat Experience and Walking Tour: $28
- Guided Walking Tour of the Old City: $30
- Bethlehem Half Day Guided Group Tour : $30
- Guided Shabbat Experience in Jerusalem: $30
- Old City Highlights Tour: $39
Tours and Activities in Miami
Here are a few actual costs in Miami for available activities, ticket prices, and tours:
- Haunted a Smartphone Audio Driving Tour : $5.94
- Little Havana Smartphone guided Audio App Solo Walking Tour: $6.75
- Miami Beach: Self-Guided Walking Tour With Audio Guide: $7.30
- Haunted Self-Guided Smartphone Audio Driving Tour: $7.30
- Private Sightseeing Audio Walking Tour in Miami Beach: $7.99
- Sights of Downtown a Smartphone Audio Walking Tour: $7.99
- Luggage Storage and Cruise Lounge Area: $8.00
- Private Audio Guided Walking Tour in Miami: $8.72
- Miami Self-Guided Audio Tour: $9.00
- Miami Marlins Baseball Game Ticket at loandepot Park: $9.25
- Self-Guided Audio Tour - Little Havana: $10
- Audio Tour of Downtown, South Beach, and Wynwood: $11
Alcohol
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Alcohol Drinks for one dayJerusalem $16Miami $22
Typical Alcohol Prices in Jerusalem
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Jerusalem are as follows:
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Beer$4.84
Typical Alcohol Prices in Miami
Some typical examples of the costs for nightlife and alcohol in Miami are as follows:
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Evening at a Bar$32
Sample the Local Flavors in Miami
Some specific costs for nightlife related activities in Miami:
- Miami Bar Crawl: $25
- Ghosts, Boos and Booze Haunted Pub Crawl: $35
- Small-Group Brewery Golf Cart Tour of Wynwood with a Local Guide: $59
- Wynwood Graffiti Brewery Golf Cart Tour: $63
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Party Bike Bar Crawl: $64
- Wynwood Bar Crawl: $100
When we compare the travel costs of actual travelers between Jerusalem and Miami, we can see that Miami is more expensive. And not only is Jerusalem much less expensive, but it is actually a significantly cheaper destination. Since Jerusalem is in Middle East and Miami is in North America, this is one of the main reasons why the costs are so different, as different regions of the world tend to have overall different travel costs. So, traveling to Jerusalem would let you spend less money overall. Or, you could decide to spend more money in Jerusalem and be able to afford a more luxurious travel style by staying in nicer hotels, eating at more expensive restaurants, taking tours, and experiencing more activities. The same level of travel in Miami would naturally cost you much more money, so you would probably want to keep your budget a little tighter in Miami than you might in Jerusalem.
If you're trying to decide if either of these two destinations are within your price range, also see Is Jerusalem Expensive? and Is Miami Expensive?.
Which is Bigger, Jerusalem or Miami?
Jerusalem has a larger population, and is about 86% larger than the population of Miami. When comparing the sizes of Jerusalem and Miami, keep in mind that a larger population does not always imply the destination has more attractions or better activities. So, always research the type of place that you want to visit along with the activities and attractions that interest you.
When is the best time to visit Jerusalem or Miami?
Miami has a temperate climate with four distinct seasons, but Jerusalem experiences a warm climate with fairly sunny weather most of the year.
Should I visit Jerusalem or Miami in the Summer?
The summer attracts plenty of travelers to both Jerusalem and Miami. Warm weather and sunshine bring visitors to Jerusalem year-round. Also, the summer months attract visitors to Miami because of the beaches, the city activities, the music scene, and the family-friendly experiences.
Jerusalem is cooler than Miami in the summer. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 23°C (73°F) in July, and Miami fluctuates around 83°F (28°C).
People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Miami this time of the year. In Jerusalem, it's very sunny this time of the year. Jerusalem usually receives more sunshine than Miami during summer. Jerusalem gets 364 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 316 hours of full sun in the summer.
Miami receives a lot of rain in the summer. In July, Jerusalem usually receives less rain than Miami. Jerusalem gets 10 mm (0.4 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.9 inches (149 mm) of rain each month for the summer.
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Summer Average Temperatures JulyJerusalem 23°C (73°F)Miami 83°F (28°C)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Miami in the Autumn?
The autumn brings many poeple to Jerusalem as well as Miami. Jerusalem attracts visitors year-round for its warm weather and sunny climate. Also, the city's sights and attractions, the shopping scene, and the music scene are the main draw to Miami this time of year.
In the autumn, Jerusalem is cooler than Miami. Typically, the autumn temperatures in Jerusalem in October average around 19°C (66°F), and Miami averages at about 78°F (26°C).
The sun comes out a lot this time of the year in Miami. People are often attracted to the plentiful sunshine in Jerusalem this time of the year. In the autumn, Jerusalem often gets around the same amount of sunshine as Miami. Jerusalem gets 274 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 275 hours of full sun.
It's quite rainy in Miami. Jerusalem usually gets less rain in October than Miami. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Miami receives 5.6 inches (143 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Autumn Average Temperatures OctoberJerusalem 19°C (66°F)Miami 78°F (26°C)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Miami in the Winter?
Both Miami and Jerusalem are popular destinations to visit in the winter with plenty of activities. The warm climate attracts visitors to Jerusalem throughout the year. Also, many travelers come to Miami for the shopping scene and the cuisine.
In January, Jerusalem is generally much colder than Miami. Daily temperatures in Jerusalem average around 8°C (46°F), and Miami fluctuates around 67°F (20°C).
It's quite sunny in Miami. Jerusalem usually receives less sunshine than Miami during winter. Jerusalem gets 184 hours of sunny skies, while Miami receives 243 hours of full sun in the winter.
In January, Jerusalem usually receives more rain than Miami. Jerusalem gets 90 mm (3.5 in) of rain, while Miami receives 2.2 inches (55 mm) of rain each month for the winter.
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Winter Average Temperatures JanuaryJerusalem 8°C (46°F)Miami 67°F (20°C)
Should I visit Jerusalem or Miami in the Spring?
Both Miami and Jerusalem during the spring are popular places to visit. Plenty of visitors come to Jerusalem because of the warm climate and sunshine that lasts throughout the year. Furthermore, many visitors come to Miami in the spring for the beaches and the activities around the city.
Jerusalem is cooler than Miami in the spring. The daily temperature in Jerusalem averages around 16°C (61°F) in April, and Miami fluctuates around 75°F (24°C).
In Miami, it's very sunny this time of the year. It's quite sunny in Jerusalem. In the spring, Jerusalem often gets less sunshine than Miami. Jerusalem gets 269 hours of sunny skies this time of year, while Miami receives 300 hours of full sun.
Jerusalem usually gets less rain in April than Miami. Jerusalem gets 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain, while Miami receives 3.1 inches (78 mm) of rain this time of the year.
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Spring Average Temperatures AprilJerusalem 16°C (61°F)Miami 75°F (24°C)
Typical Weather for Miami and Jerusalem
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| Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | Temp (°C) | Rain (mm) | |
| Jan | 8°C (46°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 67°F (20°C) | 2.2 inches (55 mm) |
| Feb | 9°C (48°F) | 90 mm (3.5 in) | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 inches (53 mm) |
| Mar | 12°C (54°F) | 50 mm (2 in) | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 inches (61 mm) |
| Apr | 16°C (61°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 75°F (24°C) | 3.1 inches (78 mm) |
| May | 19°C (66°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 79°F (26°C) | 6.4 inches (162 mm) |
| Jun | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 81°F (27°C) | 9.4 inches (238 mm) |
| Jul | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 inches (149 mm) |
| Aug | 23°C (73°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 83°F (28°C) | 7.5 inches (191 mm) |
| Sep | 22°C (72°F) | 10 mm (0.4 in) | 82°F (28°C) | 7.6 inches (194 mm) |
| Oct | 19°C (66°F) | 20 mm (0.8 in) | 78°F (26°C) | 5.6 inches (143 mm) |
| Nov | 15°C (59°F) | 30 mm (1.2 in) | 73°F (23°C) | 2.9 inches (73 mm) |
| Dec | 10°C (50°F) | 60 mm (2.4 in) | 69°F (21°C) | 1.9 inches (48 mm) |
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