Essentials
- City
- Miami, Florida, United States
- Population
- 450,000 (City), 6.1 Million (Metro Area)
- 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
Working and Networking
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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