Daytona Beach, FL

Overall Score

4

Daytona Beach is a city in Volusia County, Florida, United States. As of 2008, the city had a population of 64,211.

Daytona Beach is a year-round resort area, with large groups of visitors coming to the city for various events, most notably the Speedweeks held in early February, when over 200,000 NASCAR fans flock to attend the season opener of the Daytona 500. Other events include races in July, early March, late October, and January.

Overall Score

4
  • Air quality: 29 US AQI Good. Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
  • Tap water: Yes, safe to drink
  • Religious government: Non-religious
  • Population: 65,000 people
  • GDP: $57,808 / year
  • Foreigners can own real estate: Yes
  • Power outlets: 115V60Hz
  • Internet: 38 Mbps
  • Best wireless: Verizon
  • Pay without cash: Yes, cards OK almost everywhere
  • Tipping: How much should I tip at a restaurant? A gratuity of 15 to 20 per cent on top of the bill (before sales tax) is standard, with 25 per cent given for topnotch service. Servers in America work hard for the money – they’re generally friendly, knowledgeable and willing to go the extra mile for customers.
  • Apartment listings: Craigslist
  • Apartments: Airbnb
  • Hotels: Booking.com
  • More hotels: Hotels.com
  • Best taxi: Uber
  • Online electronics shop: Amazon
  • Best intl air carrier: Virgin
  • Monthly costs for expat: $2500
  • Monthly costs for family: $5600
  • Monthly costs for local: $1600
  • Meal: $10
  • Small Cola: $1.7
  • Beer 1 Pint: $5
  • Coffee: $4


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