Essentials
- City
- Dallas, Texas, United States
- Population
- 1,300,000 (City); 7,900,000 (DFW Metroplex)
- Internet Speed
- Avg 450 Mbps (AT&T Fiber and Google Fiber widely available)
- Currency & Banking
- 1 USD = 0.92 EUR (Variable); Major banks include JPMorgan Chase and Bank of America
- Tap Water
- Safe to drink and highly regulated
- Power
- 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets
- SIM Card
- T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon; Prepaid 'Mint Mobile' is popular for $15-30/mo
- Banking for Expats
- Chase, Wells Fargo, and digital options like Wise or Revolut
- Accommodation
- High-end apartments in Uptown; lofts in Deep Ellum ($1,800 - $2,800/mo)
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, credit cards and Apple Pay accepted almost everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, Sonder, and Mint House (Downtown locations start at $120/night)
- Budget Accommodation
- Deep Ellum Hostel ($45/dorm bed); La Quinta by Wyndham ($85/night)
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Downtown or Uptown (near Klyde Warren Park)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- Bishop Arts District or Lower Greenville for walkability and cafes
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Common Desk (Deep Ellum or Trammell Crow Center) - $250/mo for hot desk
- Best Cafe for Work
- Ascension Coffee (Design District) or Wild Detectives (Bishop Arts)
- Networking Events
- Dallas New Tech meetups and Digital Dallas events
- Social Events for Expats
- Dallas International Professionals on Meetup.com; Internations Dallas
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber and Lyft (Dominant; wait times under 5 mins)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Lime and Bird scooters; Hop-On city bikes in Downtown
- Best Beach Nearby
- Joe Pool Lake (20 mins); Gulf Coast/Galveston is 4.5 hours drive
- Top Regional Airline
- Southwest Airlines (Hubbed at Dallas Love Field - DAL)
- Top International Airline
- American Airlines (Hubbed at Dallas/Fort Worth International - DFW)
- Highway Access
- Highly connected via I-35E, I-30, and US-75
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- Union Station (DART Light Rail and Amtrak)
- Public Transport Passes
- GoPass App: $6.00 for a Local Day Pass
- Regional Travel
- Trinity Railway Express (TRE) connects Dallas to Fort Worth in 1 hour
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- UT Southwestern Medical Center or Baylor University Medical Center
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- CorePower Yoga (Mockingbird Station); Uptown Yoga ($25/class)
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- Equinox (Oak Lawn); Gold's Gym (Downtown) - $40-60/mo
- Laundry Services
- 24 Hour Laundry (East Dallas); Press Cleaners (app-based pickup)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- DoorDash, UberEats, and Favor (Texas-specific)
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Texas BBQ brisket (Pecan Lodge) or Tex-Mex Fajitas (El Fenix)
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Spiral Diners & Bakery; El Palote Panaderia (Vegan Tex-Mex)
- Best Dessert Spots
- Emporium Pies (Bishop Arts); Botolino Gelato Artigianale
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- Trader Joe's (Lower Greenville); ALDI
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon (Same-day delivery available); Walmart.com
- Grocery Delivery
- Instacart; HEB/Central Market delivery
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Deep Ellum (Live music) or Cedar Springs (LGBTQ+ friendly)
- Local Brewery
- Deep Ellum Brewing Co.; Peticolas Brewing Company
- Wine Bars
- Bodega Wine Bar; Veritas Wine Room
- Street Food Stalls
- Dallas Farmers Market (The Shed); Truck Yard (Lower Greenville)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Kura Revolving Sushi Bar; Niwa BBQ (Japanese)
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Reunion Tower; Sixth Floor Museum at Dealey Plaza
- Museums & Art Venues
- Dallas Museum of Art (Free entry); Nasher Sculpture Center
- Historical Sites
- Old Red Museum; Dealey Plaza
- Religious Sites
- Cathedral Santuario de Guadalupe; First Baptist Dallas
- Annual Events
- State Fair of Texas (Sept/Oct); Dallas Arts Month (April)
- Cultural Districts
- Dallas Arts District (Largest contiguous urban arts district in US)
- Theater Venues
- Winspear Opera House; Majestic Theatre
- Local Markets
- Dallas Farmers Market (Weekends)
- Music Scene
- The Bomb Factory; Trees (Deep Ellum)
- Street Art
- Deep Ellum Murals; 42 Murals Project
- Cooking Classes
- Sur La Table (Knox/Henderson); The Cookery
- Art Galleries
- Conduit Gallery; Kettle Art
- Historic Buildings
- The Adolphus Hotel; Magnolia Building
- Local Heritage
- The 'Big D' and 'Cowboy' culture; J.R. Ewing/Southfork Ranch
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- White Rock Lake (9.3-mile trail); Cedar Hill State Park
- National Parks Nearby
- Hot Springs National Park (Arkansas - 4.5 hour drive)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Katy Trail (3.5 miles through the city core)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- GeO-Deck at Reunion Tower; White Rock Lake sunset
- Birdwatching Locations
- Trinity River Audubon Center
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Cedar Hill State Park (Designated fire rings)
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- UPS Store, FedEx Office, USPS (Locations every few blocks)
- Tech Repair Services
- Apple Willow Bend; uBreakiFix (Multiple locations)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Spin Dallas (Ping Pong Bar/Social Club)
- Language Classes
- Dallas International School; Berlitz Dallas
- Libraries & Study Spots
- J. Erik Jonsson Central Library (8 floors of resources)
- Community Centers
- Reverchon Recreation Center
- Gaming Lounges
- Free Play Arcade (Richardson/Dallas); Cidercade
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- WinStar World Casino (1 hour north in Oklahoma)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $4,800 per m² ($240,000 for 50 m²)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $3,200 per m² ($160,000 for 50 m²)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $4,500 per m² ($315,000 for 70 m²)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $3,000 per m² ($210,000 for 70 m²)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $4,200 per m² ($420,000 for 100 m²)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $2,800 per m² ($280,000 for 100 m²)
- Corporate Tax
- 21% Federal; 0% State Income Tax (Texas Franchise Tax approx 0.75%)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% for residents; 30% for non-residents (subject to treaties)
- Tax System
- Citizens/Residents: Worldwide income; Non-residents: US-source income only
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 37% (Federal); 0% (State)
- VAT
- 8.25% (Sales Tax - no VAT in US)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes (GILTI and Subpart F rules apply)
- Property Tax
- Yes, high (Avg 1.8% to 2.5% of assessed value annually)
- Property Transaction Tax
- None (No State Transfer Tax in Texas)
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- No state income tax makes it a haven for high earners