Moving to a new city can change your life, as happened to a Cuban couple in the United States when they moved from Miami to Texas.
In a video shared on the @gendrito TikTok account, the couple commented that living in Texas is the best option for newcomers to the United States due to the economic benefits they receive from the lower cost of living than in Miami.
In the video, the Cubans detail their monthly expenses to illustrate the differences between the two cities. One of the most notable points is the cost of rent, which in Texas amounts to $700 per month, a figure considerably lower than that paid in Miami. They also mention that car insurance costs them $96 per month, a price they also consider much more affordable compared to that in Miami.
The couple also addresses the cost of going out and entertainment, mentioning that the most they have ever spent at a restaurant, including tip, is $80. This figure stands out as another example of the significant savings they have experienced since their move.
Finally, they sum up their monthly expenses to a total of approximately $2,500, which includes all their living costs. With this video, the couple hopes to encourage other newcomers to consider Texas as a viable option for settling down.
“Moving from Miami to Texas changed our lives. If you are a newcomer, the best option is not Miami, it is Texas because of all the benefits it brings. The cost of living is much cheaper than in Miami. We are going to tell you what it costs us to live in Texas.”they say at the beginning of the video.
In the comments, we find different reactions. “The only thing they save is rent, the rest I see is the same, no difference”, “$700? They will live in a small town, in a big city like Dallas, Houston, Austin, a 1 bedroom apartment $1600”, “I support them, in my case I left Miami for San Francisco and although the city is expensive, the salary is much better. The truth is it changed my life”, “Bro, I live in Texas, I really haven’t seen those prices” or “That’s what I pay for rent in Miami, 2500”.
