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Professor De Greff

Matar Alktebi

Throughout the last two decades Miami, Florida has become an international hub for all common entertainment, music, fashion and businesses. Miami has embraced the culture of a big number of events regarding fashion, movie productions and such as; thus, this brought many international figures, which therefore attracted people. Nevertheless, many companies have placed their headquarters in Miami. In beachfront of Miami cost of living can be very expensive, Miami housing prices is 125% above the national average in the US. Nevertheless many people who can not afford living at beachfronts live at the east side of Miami which is still above the national average in regards to cost but only by 15%. Comment by Author: Where is this info from? Comment by Author: Where is the thesis? What is the cause of high-cost of living? Comment by Author: Right word? Do you mean popular? Comment by Author: repetitive Comment by Author: ? Comment by Author: develop this more Comment by Author: such as? Comment by Author: Citation?

Miami city is located in southeastern of Florida and is one of the towns known as a tourist hub. The city is known to offer something to everyone from the trendy nightlife, admiration of the Art Deco district, the buzz of the Calle Ocho and the infinite energy of Little Havana. There are several shopping opportunities in this modern city ranging from the sprawling malls to the quiette family-owned shops. However, fFor an individual to tour or live in Miami Florida, one will need a considerable amount of income (Allman 8). Miami is known as the most expensive cities to live. The amount of money that a person will require depends on various factors such as the part of the town that one resides in, the type of the lifestyle that a person wishes to maintain and whether one has dependents to support. While the average costs that an individual incurs on a daily basis such as transporttransportation, rent and food paint a picture of the cost of living in Miami, other confounding factors such students, employed job seeker or a working professional affect the overall cost of living. No matter the status, a person should be able to afford the necessities such as food, utilities, and transport to support themselves with a modest lifestyle. This paper will explain the different costs in Miami City as it applies to the different groups of people. Comment by Author: By whom? Comment by Author: Source? Comment by Author: This seems like a thesis… Comment by Author: I’m confused by this; explain Comment by Author: Don’t need to state this so formally

Miami city is the only city located in the southern part of the U.S that ranks the top ten most expensive city. Miami is composed of a high population of wealthy foreigners, a range of global financial institutions and the busiest port the world over which places an expensive price tag for Miami. The average household income is $48,100 with the rate of unemployment standing at 4.4%. The average disposable income of %77,000 will afford an individual a smart city complete with newly constructed buildings (Lisa par 6). Comment by Author: source Comment by Author: how does income match rent prices? Comment by Author: ?

In Miami, it is often difficult to point out because of the different rent amounts from one part of the town to the other. Coconut Grove, South Beach, and Brickell offer the options for posh neighborhoods where rent is exorbitant. As of 2015, the average rent for an apartment in Miami was $2,660 per month. One bedroomOne-bedroom apartment was $2,025 per month. Greg (par 3) points out that areas such as Overtown Miami and Liberty City offer rental apartment under $1,000 per month, but the main problem in these neighborhoods is the high crime rate. Many prospective tenants rule out these options, despite the availability of cheap rental apartments because of the safety concerns. Comment by Author: ? Comment by Author: depends wat part you’re in… Comment by Author: source? Is there anything more current?

There are varying utility bills varies with the different times of the year. In the winter, for example, powering your house is cheaper because one does not require some air conditioning. In July and August, the utility bills will be hitting the roof because the temperatures will exceed 90 degrees. During this time also, the air is highly humid, and the high dew point often makes the moisture substantial. It implies that the air conditioning will be running almost around the clock which might bring the bills to an average of $200 per month (Dluhy and Howard 19) Comment by Author: Need a transition Comment by Author: So your list so far is: neighborhoods, rent, utilities, food…

Food costs are high in Miami as compared to the national average. As of 2015, the primary foodstuff like bread would cost $2.27 a loaf, a gallon of milk goes for $3.46. Food is cheaper for an individual who decides to carry packed lunch to work. Maintaining a healthy diet is costly in this part of the town. The transport costs in Miami depends on the mode of transport chose. For drivers, the costs incurred will be insurance which is attributed to the huge traffic snarl-ups in the city, high level of crime and adverse weather conditions. The prices of gas are high that the state average, though not significantly. Taxis are expensive, and Uber has a high presence in Miami City. A ticket to downtown Miami will cost an average of $2.25 or one can pay for the unlimited amount of $112.50 per month (Greg par 4) Comment by Author: What is the average? Comment by Author: What part? Comment by Author: ?

According to Allman (10) living in Miami as a student can be a costly affair. Miami is home to many large universities including the private University of Miami and Florida International University. Students can maintain a modest lifestyle by sharing an apartment. Majority of studios around the campuses allow two residents in each bedroom. For a two bedroomed apartment that costs $2,000 per month, four students can live in, and the split of rent cost would bring it down to $500 per month. The utility bills can be split equally among the residents. Students have been known to eat cheaply: thus the cost of food should not be an issue for a college student in Miami. Transportation is not a problem because students rent apartments that are close to their campuses and therefore they can walk to and from school. Comment by Author: need to introduce your sources and where this info is found Comment by Author: really? Comment by Author: Not always

Professionals living in Miami wish for some privacy, unlike the students. If an individual settles for a one-bedroom apartment, the average rent per month will be $2,000. Lisa points out that a person living alone will meet the utility bills which averages $150 per month (par 6). Food costs can range from $400 to $500 per month. If a professional opts for a bus to save on transport costs, the average price will be $112 per month. However, most professionals in Miami drive themselves to work which implies that they incur insurance costs of $150 per month and gas expense of $100 per month. For a professional to afford this type of lifestyle, one should be earning a salary of $3,500 per month to accommodate other expenses such toiletries, health insurance and car repairs. On yearly basis, an individual will require an income of $42,000 to live a modest life in a one-bedroom apartment in Miami. Comment by Author: Meaning? Comment by Author: Not true Comment by Author: Who is Lisa? Comment by Author: Be sure to check MLA formatting for all your quotes/citations/sources Comment by Author: varies Comment by Author: varies

Miami city does not favor the unemployed lot: unless a person possesses a nest egg, Miami is not a place that one can live in when seeking a job. First, Florida’s unemployment benefits are capped at $275 a week which is insufficient to sustain the lowest of lifestyles (Allman 15). Secondly, the rate of unemployment in Miami has always been high compared to the national rate. If a person is lucky to get a job across town, the transport costs will be unbearable and unrealistic to the person. Before a person settles in Miami city one has to weigh their sources of income before deciding to settle in such city. The vast resources and posh lifestyle that Miami offers is irresistible which is why many visitors flock this city yearly to enjoy. Comment by Author: source? Comment by Author: Maybe discuss who enjoys these benefits?

Works Cited

Allman, T D. Miami: City of the Future. Gainesville: University Press of Florida, 2013. Print.

Dluhy, Milan J, and Howard A. Frank. The Miami Fiscal Crisis: Can a Poor City Regain Prosperity?Westport, Conn: Praeger, 2002. Print.