Essentials
- City
- Naples, Collier County, Florida, United States
- Population
- Approximately 20,000 (City), 385,000 (Metropolitan Area)
- Internet Speed
- Average 150-300 Mbps; Xfinity and CenturyLink are primary providers
- Currency & Banking
- US Dollar (USD). Major banks: Chase, Wells Fargo, Bank of America
- Tap Water
- Safe and drinkable; meeting all EPA standards
- Power
- 120V, 60Hz, 🔌 Type A/B sockets
- SIM Card
- Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T; Prepaid SIMs available at stores like Target or Best Buy for ~$40/month
- Banking for Expats
- Wise, Revolut (widely accepted), or local accounts for long-term residents
- Accommodation
- High-end condos and seasonal rentals; platform-based or via realtors like Premier Sotheby's
- Cashless Friendly
- Yes, credit cards and Apple Pay are accepted nearly everywhere
- Short Term Rentals
- Airbnb, VRBO; average $250-$500/night during peak season
- Budget Accommodation
- Red Roof Plus+ & Suites (~$130/night) or older motels along Tamiami Trail
- Best Area to Stay for Tourists
- Old Naples (near 5th Avenue South and 3rd Street South)
- Best Area to Stay for Digital Nomads
- North Naples (near Mercato) for walkable dining and modern apartments
Working and Networking
- Best Coworking Space
- Venture X Naples - North (Prices starting at $40/day or $300/month)
- Best Cafe for Work
- Narrative Coffee Roasters (Central Ave); Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii (3rd St)
- Networking Events
- Naples Next Ideas Festival or events hosted by the Greater Naples Chamber
- Social Events for Expats
- Naples Newcomers Club and various hobby groups on Meetup.com
Transportation
- Best Taxi/Ride App
- Uber and Lyft (highly reliable in the coastal areas)
- Bike/Scooter Rental
- Naples Cyclery ($30/day) or Big City Bikes
- Best Beach Nearby
- Lowdermilk Park or Vanderbilt Beach
- Top Regional Airline
- Silver Airways (operating from Fort Myers RSW nearby)
- Top International Airline
- United, Delta, and American Airlines (via RSW or MIA)
- Highway Access
- I-75 (Alligator Alley) connects to Miami and Fort Lauderdale
- Main Train/Transit Hub
- No local train; Nearest Amtrak station is in Lakeland (~2.5 hours away)
- Public Transport Passes
- Collier Area Transit (CAT) - $3.00 for a day pass
- Regional Travel
- RedCoach or Greyhound for bus travel to Miami or Orlando
Health and Wellness
- Best Hospital
- NCH Baker Hospital (North Naples or Downtown location)
- Yoga & Wellness Centers
- Love Yoga Center (1170 Central Ave); Greenmonkey Yoga
- Gyms & Fitness Centers
- LA Fitness ($40/month); Burn Boot Camp; Naples Family Fitness
- Laundry Services
- The Laundry Shop on US-41 (Wash & Fold available)
Food and Drink
- Best Food Delivery App
- UberEats, DoorDash, Grubhub
- Best Local Dish to Try
- Fresh Florida Stone Crab (Seasonal: Oct-May) at Truluck's
- Vegan/Vegetarian Options
- Vegan Kitchen (4544 Tamiami Trail N); The Local
- Best Dessert Spots
- Kilwins (5th Ave S) for ice cream and fudge; Adelheidi’s Gelato
- Affordable Shopping Spots
- ALDI (Naples Blvd); Trader Joe's (North Naples)
- E-commerce/Online Store
- Amazon (Same-day/Next-day delivery common)
- Grocery Delivery
- Instacart, Walmart+, Whole Foods via Amazon
- Bar/Nightlife Area
- Mercato in North Naples (late-night bars like Blue Martini)
- Local Brewery
- Naples Beach Brewery; Riptide Brewing Company
- Street Food Stalls
- Celebration Park (Food truck park with waterfront views)
- Popular International Cuisine
- Campiello (Italian); Bha! Bha! Persian Bistro
- Wine Bars
- The Wine Loft of Naples at Mercato
Culture and Attractions
- Must-See Landmarks
- Naples Pier (repaired sections); 5th Avenue South
- Museums & Art Venues
- The Baker Museum (Artis—Naples); Naples Botanical Garden
- Historical Sites
- Palm Cottage (Oldest house in Naples, built 1895)
- Religious Sites
- Celebration Community Church; St. William Catholic Church
- Annual Events
- Naples Winter Wine Festival (January); Swamp Buggy Races
- Cultural Districts
- The Naples Art District (Industrial area with 100+ artists)
- Theater Venues
- Gulfshore Playhouse; The Naples Players (Sugden Community Theatre)
- Local Markets
- Third Street South Farmers Market (Saturday mornings)
- Music Scene
- Live jazz at The Continental; Artis—Naples for Philharmonic
- Street Art
- Murals within the Naples Art District (Shirley Street area)
- Cooking Classes
- Sur La Table at Mercato
- Art Galleries
- Harmon-Meek Gallery; Gardner Colby Gallery
- Historic Buildings
- Naples Depot Museum (restored train station)
- Local Heritage
- Calusa Indian heritage sites in nearby Marco Island
Nature and Outdoor Activities
- Nearby Nature Escapes
- Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (2.25-mile boardwalk)
- National Parks Nearby
- Everglades National Park (Gulf Coast Visitor Center entrance)
- Cycling/Walking Paths
- Gordon River Greenway (Paved paths through mangroves)
- Scenic Viewpoints
- Bird Rookery Swamp; Naples Pier at sunset
- Birdwatching Locations
- Delnor-Wiggins Pass State Park
- Bonfire-Friendly Spots
- Beach bonfires are generally prohibited; use designated fire pits at private resorts
Other Services and Amenities
- Parcel Delivery Service
- UPS Store (5th Ave), FedEx Office (US-41), USPS
- Tech Repair Services
- Apple Store (Waterside Shops); uBreakiFix (Naples Blvd)
- Table Tennis Spots
- Fleischmann Park Community Center
- Language Classes
- Florida SouthWestern State College (Continuing Education)
- Libraries & Study Spots
- Naples Regional Library (Central Ave)
- Community Centers
- River Park Community Center; Norris Community Center
- Gaming Lounges
- Limited; mostly PC gaming at private residences or nearby Fort Myers lanes
- Casino & Gaming Halls
- Seminole Casino Hotel Immokalee (45 mins drive)
Business
- Studio Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $12,000 per m² (e.g., 45 m² = $540,000)
- Studio Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $6,500 per m² (e.g., 45 m² = $292,500)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $11,000 per m² (e.g., 65 m² = $715,000)
- 1-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $6,000 per m² (e.g., 65 m² = $390,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (City Center)
- Approx. $10,000 per m² (e.g., 90 m² = $900,000)
- 2-Bedroom Purchase Price (Outside City)
- Approx. $5,500 per m² (e.g., 90 m² = $495,000)
- Corporate Tax
- 5.5% (State) + 21% (Federal)
- Dividend Withholding Tax
- 0% for residents (state level as Florida has no income tax), Federal rates apply
- Tax System
- Federal worldwide income; Florida has NO state income tax
- Highest Income Tax Bracket
- 37% (Federal)
- VAT
- 6% (Sales Tax in Collier County)
- Controlled Foreign Company (CFC) Rules
- Yes, US GILTI and Subpart F rules apply
- Property Tax
- Yes, approx. 1.2% of assessed value annually
- Property Transaction Tax
- Documentary stamp tax on deeds: $0.70 per $100
- Attractive Tax System for Digital Nomads
- High (No state income tax makes it a haven for domestic nomads)