#2 city for luxury nomads
Miami
United States
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Miami1614
Carillon Miami Wellness Resort
$$$$$70,000 sq ft of medical-grade wellness — the largest spa on the US East Coast.
Wellness 10
700
Longevity
Biohacking
Spa
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Miami1572
The Standard Spa, Miami Beach
$$$$Adults-only bayfront wellness hotel with a legendary hammam and hydrotherapy.
Wellness 8
500
Spa
Detox
Beachfront
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Miami1526
Plnthouse
$$$Plant-based all-day café inside The Sacred Space wellness compound.
Wellness 9
300
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Plant-Based
Organic
City intel
Sources: Live feed Editorial Community AI
Essentials
Weather Live feed
31°C now · Tropical. Hot humid summers; warm winters (best Nov–Apr). Hurricane season Jun–Nov.
Currency Live feed
US Dollar (USD) · ~1 per USD (live)
Languages Editorial
English, Spanish (widely spoken)
Time zone Editorial
EST (UTC-5)
Tap water Live feed
Drinkable — Safe; many prefer filtered for taste.
Dress code Editorial
Beach-glam and minimal; resort-chic at night.
When to go Editorial
Best: Nov–Apr · Rainy: May–Oct (afternoon storms; hurricane season) · Busy: Dec–Apr; Art Basel in Dec; spring break in Mar
Money
Daily budget (USD) Editorial
Budget $150 · Comfort $400 · Luxury $1500
Cards & cash Editorial
Cards everywhere; contactless standard. Amex widely accepted. Rarely need cash.
Taxes Editorial
~7% sales tax. Florida has no state income tax.
What to buy Community
Designer swimwear, Contemporary art, Cigars, Resort wear
Getting around
Ride apps Editorial
Uber, Lyft
Public transport Live feed
Limited — Metromover (free, downtown), buses; a car helps.
High-speed rail Live feed
Available — Brightline higher-speed rail connects Miami to Orlando; no true bullet-train HSR.
Walkability Live feed
55/100
Airport Live feed
MIA · Miami International — 13 km. ~13 km; FLL (Fort Lauderdale) ~45 km is an alt hub.
Health & safety
Safety Live feed
66/100
Top hospitals Editorial
- • Mount Sinai Medical Center — Top private, Miami Beach
- • Jackson Memorial — Major academic medical center
Shopping & brands
High-street brands Editorial
H&M ✓ Sephora ✓ Zara ✓ Apple Store ✓
Online shopping Editorial
Amazon, Instacart, DoorDash
Jewelry Editorial
- • Bal Harbour Shops — Cartier, Van Cleef, Graff
- • Miami Design District — Luxury flagships & ateliers
Food & culture
Known for Editorial
Cuban, Floribbean, Latin American
Must try Community
Cuban sandwich, Stone crab, Ceviche, Cortadito
Things to do Community
South Beach, Wynwood Walls, Everglades airboat, Boat / sandbar day
Filmed here AI
Scarface, Bad Boys, Miami Vice, Moonlight
Culture & society
Demographics Live feed
~440k city / ~6.1M metro; majority Hispanic/Latino, large Cuban community, highly international.
Religions Editorial
Christianity (Catholic & Protestant), Judaism, Secular
Drinking culture Community
Big cocktail & nightlife culture — beach clubs, rooftop bars, late brunches.
Etiquette Community
Casual and bilingual (English/Spanish); dinner runs late; beach-glam by day.
Tipping Community
18–20% expected at restaurants and bars.
Public holidays Live feed
Next: Juneteenth National Independence Day (2026-06-19), Independence Day (2026-07-03), Labour Day (2026-09-07)
Work & economy
Average wage (net/mo) Live feed
~$4,600 USD
Main industries Editorial
Finance ('Wall Street South'), Tech & VC, Trade/logistics (PortMiami), Tourism, Healthcare
Corporate / Fortune 500 presence Editorial
82/100 — Surging finance/VC inflow; several Fortune 500 HQs in metro Miami.Notable: Carnival, Royal Caribbean, Lennar, Ryder, World Kinect
Settle down
International schools Editorial
Top US private & prep schoolsTop: Ransom Everglades, Gulliver Prep, Miami Country Day
Residency / PR Editorial
EB-5 investor green card; employment & family green cards.
Citizenship Editorial
Naturalization ~5 yrs after a green card; birthright citizenship if born in the US.
Family & visa
Baby-friendly Community
80/100 · Best areas: Coral Gables, Key Biscayne, Coconut Grove
Visa Editorial
Visa-free ~90 days · No dedicated nomad visa. ESTA / Visa Waiver up to 90 days for eligible nationalities.
Top neighborhoods
South Beach Editorial
Art Deco beach scene
Brickell Editorial
Finance & highrise dining
Design District Editorial
Luxury retail & art
Coconut Grove Editorial
Leafy, relaxed, family