Miami Digital Nomad Guide - Tips & Local Information
ESSENTIALS
| Topic |
Details |
| 💻 Internet Speed |
Average 150-300 Mbps (Xfinity, AT&T Fiber) |
| 💸 Currency & Banking |
US Dollar (USD). Major banks: Chase, Bank of America, Wells Fargo |
| 🚰 Tap Water |
Safe to drink, though many prefer filtered due to chlorine taste |
| 🔌 Power |
120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets |
| 📶 SIM Card |
T-Mobile (Connect plan $15+), AT&T, Verizon, eSIM via Airalo ($4.50+) |
| 💳 Banking for Expats |
Wise, Revolut, Mercury (for businesses), Chase (requires SSN/ITIN) |
| 🛌 Accommodation |
Airbnb, Blueground (furnished), Landing (flexible leases) |
| 💳 Cashless Friendly |
Yes, nearly 100% card/contactless acceptance |
| 🏠 Short Term Rentals |
Sentral Wynwood ($2,800+/mo), Sonder The Sobe ($3,200+/mo) |
| 🛏️ Budget Accommodation |
Freehand Miami ($45-60/bed), Viajero Miami ($55/bed) |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Tourists |
South Beach (Ocean Drive) or Mid-Beach |
| 🏙️ Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads |
Wynwood (Artistic/Tech), Brickell (Urban/Walkable), Coconut Grove |
| 🏙️ City |
Miami, Florida, United States |
| 👥 Population |
450,000 (City), 6.1 Million (Metro Area) |
WORKING AND NETWORKING
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Best Coworking Space |
The Lab Miami ($300/mo), Mindspace Wynwood ($450/mo), WeWork Brickell |
| ☕ Best Cafe for Work |
Panther Coffee Wynwood, Pura Vida (various locations), Vice City Bean |
| 💼 Networking Events |
Miami Tech Week, Refresh Miami monthly meetups |
| 🥂 Social Events for Expats |
Internations Miami, Brickell Living community events |
TRANSPORTATION
| Topic |
Details |
| 🚕 Best Taxi/Ride App |
Uber, Lyft, Revel (Electric mopeds) |
| 🚲 Bike/Scooter Rental |
Citi Bike Miami ($24/day), Lime, Bird |
| 🏖️ Best Beach Nearby |
South Pointe Park Pier, Haulover Beach, Bill Baggs State Park |
| ✈️ Top Regional Airline |
Silver Airways, JetBlue |
| ✈️ Top International Airline |
American Airlines (Hub), Emirates, Qatar Airways |
| 🛣️ Highway Access |
I-95, I-195 (Julia Tuttle), Palmetto Expressway (SR 826) |
| 🚉 Main Train/Transit Hub |
Miami Central Station (Brightline), Government Center (Metrorail) |
| 🚍 Public Transport Passes |
EASY Card: $2.25 per ride, $5.65 day pass (Metrorail/Metromover is free in downtown) |
| ✈️ Regional Travel |
Brightline (High-speed train to Fort Lauderdale $15, Orlando $79+) |
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏥 Best Hospital |
UHealth Tower (University of Miami), Mount Sinai Medical Center |
| 🧘 Yoga & Wellness Centers |
Modo Yoga Miami Beach, Sol Yoga Wynwood ($25-30/class) |
| 🏋️ Gyms & Fitness Centers |
Equinox Brickell ($250+/mo), Anatomy Miami Beach, LA Fitness |
| 🧺 Laundry Services |
SudShare (Pickup app), Sunny Isles Dry Cleaners |
FOOD AND DRINK
| Topic |
Details |
| 📱 Best Food Delivery App |
UberEats, DoorDash, Grubhub |
| 🍽️ Best Local Dish to Try |
Stone Crab (Joe's Stone Crab), Cuban Sandwich (Enriqueta's Sandwich Shop) |
| 🍱 Vegan/Vegetarian Options |
Love Life Cafe (Wynwood), Plant Miami (Edgewater) |
| 🍫 Best Dessert Spots |
The Salty Donut (Wynwood), Azucar Ice Cream Company (Little Havana) |
| 🛒 Affordable Shopping Spots |
Publix (Grocery), Trader Joe's, Aldi |
| 🛒 E-commerce/Online Store |
Amazon (Same-day delivery), Walmart.com |
| 🛒 Grocery Delivery |
Instacart, Whole Foods via Amazon |
| 🍸 Bar/Nightlife Area |
E11EVEN (Downtown), Club Space, Wynwood Walls area |
| 🍻 Local Brewery |
J. Wakefield Brewing ($7-9/pint), Wynwood Brewing Company |
| 🍷 Wine Bars |
Lagniappe (Edgewater), Bunbury Miami |
| 🍲 Street Food Stalls |
Smorgasburg Miami (Wynwood, Weekends) |
| 🍕 Popular International Cuisine |
CVI.CHE 105 (Peruvian), Mandolin Aegean Bistro (Greek) |
CULTURE AND ATTRACTIONS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🎟️ Must-See Landmarks |
Vizcaya Museum & Gardens ($25), Wynwood Walls ($12), Freedom Tower |
| 🏛️ Museums & Art Venues |
Pérez Art Museum Miami (PAMM), Rubell Museum, Frost Science Museum |
| 🏰 Historical Sites |
Ancient Spanish Monastery, Barnacle Historic State Park |
| 🕍 Religious Sites |
St. Patrick Catholic Church, Temple Emanu-El |
| 🎉 Annual Events |
Art Basel Miami Beach (December), Ultra Music Festival (March) |
| 🎨 Cultural Districts |
Little Havana (Calle Ocho), Little Haiti |
| 🎭 Theater Venues |
Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts, Olympia Theater |
| 🛍️ Local Markets |
Coconut Grove Saturday Farmers Market, Yellow Green Farmers Market (Nearby) |
| 🎼 Music Scene |
Ball & Chain (Live Jazz/Salsa), The Fillmore Miami Beach |
| 🎨 Street Art |
Wynwood Art District (Largest open-air street art collection) |
| 🧑🍳 Cooking Classes |
The Real Food Academy ($75-100/session) |
| 👩🎨 Art Galleries |
Fredric Snitzer Gallery, David Castillo Gallery |
| 🕰️ Historic Buildings |
Biltmore Hotel Coral Gables, Art Deco Historic District |
| 🏴 Local Heritage |
Strong Cuban influence (The 'Cuban Exile' history) |
NATURE AND OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 🌅 Nearby Nature Escapes |
Everglades National Park (45 min drive), Oleta River State Park |
| 🏞️ National Parks Nearby |
Biscayne National Park (Underwater/Boating), Everglades |
| 🚲 Cycling/Walking Paths |
The Underline (Brickell), Venetian Causeway, Rickenbacker Causeway |
| 🌄 Scenic Viewpoints |
Rusty Pelican (Key Biscayne) for Miami Skyline views |
| 🦉 Birdwatching Locations |
Fairchild Tropical Botanic Garden |
| 🔥 Bonfire-Friendly Spots |
Virginia Key Beach Park (Inquire for permits) |
OTHER SERVICES AND AMENITIES
| Topic |
Details |
| 📦 Parcel Delivery Service |
UPS Store, FedEx Office, USPS |
| 🛠️ Tech Repair Services |
Apple Aventura/Lincoln Road, Geek Squad at Best Buy |
| 🏓 Table Tennis Spots |
Spin Miami (Social club), local parks (e.g., Flamingo Park) |
| 🧑🏫 Language Classes |
Language On Miami, Spanish lessons at Miami Dade College |
| 📚 Libraries & Study Spots |
Miami-Dade Public Library (Main Branch Downtown) |
| 🏘️ Community Centers |
Jewish Community Center (JCC) Miami Beach |
| 🕹️ Gaming Lounges |
Arcade Odyssey, Glitch Bar (Near Ft. Lauderdale) |
| 🎰 Casino & Gaming Halls |
Magic City Casino, Hialeah Park Casino |
BUSINESS
| Topic |
Details |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. $11,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $460,000) |
| 🏢 Studio Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. $6,500 per m² (e.g., 40 m² = $260,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. $10,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $648,000) |
| 🏠 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. $5,800 per m² (e.g., 60 m² = $348,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center) |
Approx. $10,000 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $800,000) |
| 🏡 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City) |
Approx. $5,200 per m² (e.g., 80 m² = $416,000) |
| 💼 Corporate Tax |
21% (Federal) + 5.5% (Florida State) |
| 💵 Dividend Withholding Tax |
30% (Standard rate for non-residents, can be lower with treaties) |
| 🏦 Tax System |
Worldwide income basis for US Citizens/Green Card holders |
| 📈 Highest Income Tax Bracket |
37% (Federal only; Florida has 0% state income tax) |
| 🧾 VAT |
N/A (Sales Tax is 7.0% in Miami-Dade) |
| 🌐 Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules |
Yes, highly complex (Subpart F and GILTI rules) |
| 🏠 Property Tax |
Yes, approx. 1.8% to 2.0% of assessed value annually |
| 🏠 Property Transaction Tax |
Documentary stamp tax on deeds ($0.60 per $100) |
| 💻 Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads |
No state income tax in Florida; Foreign Earned Income Exclusion (FEIE) applies to US citizens abroad |
🧭 CONTINUE EXPLORING MIAMI