thinking of relocating from London to America.... (Miami, Coral Gables: apartments, rent)

[coming to america]

i've got the possibility through my work to relocate to america and was thinking Miami. how good is it?

i've only ever been to Texas and never been in employment. as such i need to know the low down on the city and how much i would need to earn per year/ month to enjoy living in the city. bearing in mind i am a 26 year old single male who would be looking to party when possible.

what can i expect in terms of costs and then expendable income per month?

many thanks

[doggiebus]

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It really depends on where you want to live? Certain parts of Miami are more expensive or less expensive to live. Where is Miami is the job located, this would better help us help you? How much will you be making?

[coming to america]

thanks for responding

my office will be based on Brickell Key Drive.

my wage is yet to be discussed. i need to know what i should be asking for, thus how much would i need to enjoy living in miami?

what can i expect in terms of costs and then expendable income per month?

[Threestep2]

Has your visa been taken care of? Otherwise you may make plans, arrive in FL and face a problem.

[heydade]

to be single and enjoy Miami, you need about 60k a year.

[coming to america]

thanks,

visa would be taken care of by my work.

how much would 60k leave me per month after the deductions from my pay? tax, etc?

[Marlin331]

Try this: PaycheckCity.com | Paycheck Calculator
Make sure to put that you're going to be living in Florida; it is pre-set to New York.

[tallrick]

Again, another company bringing in someone from outside Miami instead of hiring locals. Perhaps Miami residents are simply not good enough for these companies? I agree with the statement above. you will need at least 60K per year since rent on a decent place would be at least 2K per month.

[Marlin331]

Originally Posted by tallrick

rent on a decent place would be at least 2K per month.

Rent on many luxury two-bedroom apartments in South Beach and Brickell is $2,000/month. I have a friend who rents a nice two-bedroom unit right on Biscayne Boulevard with a view of the bay for only $1,700/month. It is possible to find a nice one-bedroom in nice, central areas such as Coral Gables, Brickell, Downtown, Coconut Grove, and South Beach for about $1,200-$1,300/month, which is a downright bargain considering how much rents are in the large cities in Britain, especially in London. The OP is going to have himself a case of "reverse sticker stock" if he is coming from London!

[coming to america]

Thanks again

the PaycheckCity.com | Paycheck Calculator was good for knowing how much would come out from my pay packet each month:
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what other out going can i expect and how much per month before i get left with money to enjoy my life please? Rent, utilities, Health care (as you guys have private health, or is the media care above), car, food, anything else?

how expensive are drinks and cover to bars/clubs?