Living in MIAMI for ONE Month | What is it REALLY like to live here?
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- čas přidán 13. 12. 2022
- Everyone knows about Miami's clubs, beaches, and spring break, but most don't know what it's like for millions who live here! That's why we spent the last ONE MONTH living in Miami to figure out what is it REALLY like to live here.
We break Miami down into a few different categories:
- How much does it cost to live there?
We break down exactly how much it cost to live, eat, and do activities in Miami
- Things to do
We will show you some of the must do activities, and activities to fit any budget range
- Food diversity and quality
We will also highlight some of the best restaurants you can find in Miami
- Lastly, what is the atmosphere like.
Find out in this video where we recap our experiences and talk about what is it's REALLY like to live in Miami.
Do you agree with our rating?? Let us know in the comments if you would rate Miami differently or have any categories we should add to this series!
We set out on a journey to live like a local in eight (8) of North America's most iconic cities for a month in each location. Follow our journey so you can see how you can do the same!
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South Beach is not part of the City of Miami. Miami Beach is its own city. Most visitors don't realize this.
I honestly did not know that. I appreciate this insight! Is there anything that makes them specifically different in your eyes as cities? Other than the lines on the map that separates them?
@@freedomtoxplore The two are so different. Miami Beach is tourist, high priced restaurants, too many sports cars, high crime and high noise and of course Spring Break. The City of Miami has a big city feel. A dynamic downtown/Brickell area with office workers. The MetroRail runs north and south thru the city. Great neighborhoods like Coral Way, Allapattah, MiMo, Coconut Grove, Little Havana and Little Haiti. On the far north side there is Little River. Next time you are here spend more time in the City of Miami. You will discover a lot of great neighborhoods with really nice people.
@@markprad Miami Beach is more than just a tourist city, It also has almost 100,000 residents. a lot of art, history, art, and beautiful architecture, besides that I agree with you about Miami.
@@markpradthere’s good and bad to both sides. The City of Miami has a lot of crime and terrible neighborhoods. But yes, you sir are absolutely right. The City of Miami Beach has an different set of demographics in comparison to the City of Miami. Two different tax zones, and different set of ordinances due to the high tourist area.
@@freedomtoxploregoverned by different local governments
Really enjoyed this video! super informative :)
So glad to hear you enjoyed it and got something out of it!
Thinkin' about moving there sooner or later for about one year maybe, who knows. These videos are really a huge help. Thank you guys 😊
I am glad to hear this video helped! I definitely think that one year in Miami would be an amazing experience. I would be a little surprise if you wanted to leave after a year unless it was to travel to more great destinations.
Hope to see you in Miami one day.
Great video guys! Love that you discussed the type of people as well, something very few videos do
Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it!! A lot of cities out there are great by themselves but really the people complete the story. Thanks for taking the time to watch.
You guys are really good at this! Keep it up!
That means the world to us. We really appreciate the support! Will do!
Great video, love it! 🌴☀
Thanks so much! Glad you enjoyed it
Wanna give you guys a big thank you for creating this content! Touch'e!
Next month I am moving to Miami from Ecuador, this video was very informative, new subscriber.
Great video can't wait to see your next review!
Thank you for watching! I am glad you enjoyed! We have a new review up about San Diego if you are interested!
@@freedomtoxplore dope can’t wait to watch it! Also looking forward to more content!
That food looked so delicious- awesome video once again you guys, we love to see it! Digital nomads for the win!!!
Thanks!! The food was incredible! Can’t wait to go back some day
Ehh It’s a good video , You have a new suscriptor 🥰
Thanks! We really appreciate the support!
Keep it up - especially while you're young!
Thank you!! That is the plan! Will enjoy it while we can
You guys are doing a really great stuff! 👍🏻 I’m surprised you don’t have a ton of subscribers yet. Count me in +1 😁 wishing you best of luck! 😍✊🏻✊🏻
Aww we really appreciate this! That is so kind! One day we will get there, for right now we are just enjoying our journey, traveling, and sharing our experiences with incredible people like you.
Thanks for taking the time to watch!
Loved the video. Born and raised in Miami, I only disagree with the food rating. I'd love to show you both some really cool restaurants that are AMAZING, when you come back. As a local realtor, I also can show you some amazing properties in great neighborhoods, and yes it may be more expensive than other cities. However, you are in MIAMI! Location, location, location. But great video on our City.
Glad to hear that you agree with most of it! We will definitely be back in Miami soon, so you will likely be hearing from us to take you up on that offer. Always down to try more great local spots.
Certainly was more expensive than other cities, but for what you get in Miami (considering what we paid in San Francisco, San Diego, and New York), it is a steal.
Nice guys! Just moved here from London
Awesome!! Congrats! How are you liking it so far? Any things you would add to this guide?
Start posting up CZcams shorts for more visibility. Are you able to share the info for the airbnb?
I appreciate the tips! Any suggestions for getting YT Short content out more quickly? I really want to do more but find it challenging to have the time to do shorts, IG reels, and tik toks.
We stayed at this airbnb: www.airbnb.com/rooms/738608282097114637?source_impression_id=p3_1674533193_OO92JN7FAnT4NlTL
Im the #126 Subscriber 😂😂❤
Thank you!!! We appreciate the love and support!
Do I need to speak Spanish to live and work in Miami?
Nope! You do not need to speak Spanish to live and work in Miami. You can enjoy all Miami has to offer including the latin culture without knowing how to speak Spanish.
While a lot of places you go, many of the staff's first language is Spanish, typically their English is pretty good, and there is always someone there that knows English.
I totally disagree. Miami is like being in a Latin American Country. Many Uber drivers and service workers do not speak English, which was shocking.
you guys are such a sweet couple! great energy from both of you :) this was very helpful thank youu
Aww that is so kind of you! We really appreciate that and glad you got something out of it! Is Miami a place you are still thinking about living in?
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are y’all going to los angeles at all? and i wanna move to miami so bad but i just don’t know how i’ll be able to afford it when i’m able to do all that (i’m 16)
Wait another 10yrs. Don't waste your money and save up
We don't have plans to go to Los Angeles on this trip. We will be stopping in San Diego and San Francisco though, so stay tuned for that content.
Miami is an incredible city and a little cheaper than California is. There are a lot of great alternatives to typical housing to help bring down the costs and would be great ways of testing out the city to see if it is a fit for you.
1. Coliving - Several sites such as Coliving. com and outsite. com offer flexible options that are fairly inexpensive.
2. Trustedhousesitters - This is completely free! Normally you can find stays from anywhere from a week to a month. Though you stay in someone else's house and have to watch their pet. If you like pets this is a great option, but likely not sustainable for long term.
3. Lastly, find a Roomate! - There are a lot of Facebook pages that have people looking for roommates and can help bring down the costs. This is also a great way to meet some people when you first move as this can be one of the most challenging parts of moving.
Saving up is definitely a good idea! We are big proponents of trying to pursue these experiences when you can and not waiting, but we also understand Miami is expensive and everyone's circumstances may not allow for it immediately.
nice guys!!! wifey and I are planning to move to Miami...
question, what place would have a 9/10 on food for you guys?
Cause as a Brazilian that tours the world as an audio engineer for work, I'm also very picky about food hahaha!
Places that would easily have a 9/10 would be Sao Paulo, LA, Dallas, Sydney, Germany and London... but to be fair, besides Brazil and Germany, all the food I like on the other places are not native there hahaha, just high standar cause immigration I guess... LA and Dallas with the best Mex food, Sydney with the best Asian food(specially Korean and Indo), London with great Indian/thai... Brazil has great national dishes all across and Germany too.
I'm a bit of a foody and I always tell people France is overrated hahaha
That is awesome to hear! I hope you and your wife get there soon and that this video helped in some way!
That is a great question! As you kind of mentioned, we find places with the highest amount of population diversity to typically have the best food. In North America, Toronto, New York, San Francisco, Dallas and Houston are pretty high on our list.
I did not know Sydney was great for Asian food. Sounds like we need to make a trip there ASAP, we love korean food.
We 100% agree french food is just meh for us.
@@freedomtoxplore awesome!!!! We are going to Miami tomorrow hahaha, great timing.
Which State doesn't have winter? You two are fantastic but their are videos saying dont move here(Miami) not quite sure why they do that as I like the warmth. Im looking at moving from New Zealand the houses here are way to high in price .
I really appreciate the support and your thoughts! Florida is one of the few states that don't have winter! Arizona and Southern California are two other good states to look at. California is just very expensive as well!!
As you said Miami gets a lot of mixed reviews and I certainly don't think it is for everyone. Sometimes i think it gets a bad wrap because there is a party culture and sometimes it is a little flashy with money, but that is everywhere. I love the culture and energy of the city and think it is very unique to most other US major cities.
Thank you so much. This has helped me out a lot as i was so stuck.
Great video, great chemistry, yall should do vlogging style, instead of informing, and show instead of tell (e.g show prices instead of tell)
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it and we always appreciate feedback. I think that is a really good idea, and something we will try to incorporate in more review videos!
Moving to Miami in 2026
Yes!!! Support the energy. We will be right there with you. #Miami2026
@@freedomtoxplore we'll keep in touch
As a Miamian I enjoyed this video but a 6.5 for FOOD? You didn't know any locals that could have taken you to dessert places instead of relying on Social media?
Extreme W
Major W!
the picture you used is not miami , that is ft lauderdale beach
Where are you guys from?
First, thank you for taking the time to watch! Secondly, I (Quest) am from Greensboro, North Carolina originally and Mikalen is from Denver, CO.
He is so handsome 😊
Did he say “Miami is not known for its food”?
I’m wondering where they ate…Miami food is incredible!
You have to live in Miami more than a month to "really" know!!! I know, I grew up there..🙄
I agree that it may take a little longer to truly know a place, and I think you can get a good idea if a city is somewhere you would like in a month. As a local that knows Miami very well where would you say we are off the mark?
So funny, all the Vloggers pushing to move here in 2023. . .in 2025 or 2026 (like the other vloggers) you'll be complaining about prices and how you're moving back to (fill in the blank).
Word to the wise: When you find paradise (keep it a secret)
But what do I know. 😊
Sounds like you know a lot! I struggle with this one a lot actually. We definitely live in a world where secrets aren't kept secrets for very long. I am not sure the answer to this problem, as I know it will continue to happen wether we post about it or not. Though it is something we should recognize, as this has significant impact on the local population that have been there for years.
Literally spent this entire video in ONLY the tourist locales. Epic fail. So many great parts of Miami that have zero to do with whatever y'all are doing here. A local would never go to the beach, but would go to Margaret Pace Park area. A local would shop local, on say the 36th Ave track. Plus, this woman's voice and cadence was mad annoying. I rate it 2/10!!
I am sure there are many other hidden gems that you would only get to know as someone who has lived there longer than a month. The goal of this video was to say, after 30 days would I consider living here. And Miami I definitely would love to live in permanently one day. It is expected that one would find many other pockets of the city that are lovely.
I am not sure what kind of "local" doesn't go to the beach. Sounds like a pretty sad life to me considering how close you are, and such warm weather year round.
There is a city with a better vibe, it exists and its called San Juan Puerto Rico
You might be right about this one! We went for 4 days last year and absolutely loved the energy and vibe. Need to go back for an extended period for a proper assessment.
she’s faking her smile!! So obvious!!
Good catch! She actually hated Miami!!!! :)
Is she stoned in the video ?
Hahaha no not that I know of. What part of the video makes you feel as though she might be?
Great video! Love your energy! @6:33 Mister 01 and Taquiza are definitely good. Been there. Can’t wait to go back to Miami!
Thanks! We really appreciate that! Yeah Mister 01 is top notch. Do you have any plans of when you want to go back to Miami?
@@freedomtoxplore No plans yet. Still here in California. Also would like to check Puerto Rico out. I guess that’s how I found your channel watching that video. I like the Carribbean region in general, and who knows, might move someday.