LIVING IN FLORIDA VS BRITAIN; WHICH IS CHEAPER | The difference in the cost of living

[@rosiealice6855]

Are you planning on moving to Florida? Or recently moved... what’s your impression of the cost of living??? This video is my personal experience but who knows where in Florida we will someday end up so give me all the feedback if your experience Is different to mine! Or if you have any tips to save money in Florida! 💰🥰

[@rosieaedo]

Thanks for making this video! I'm moving to FL from the UK next year and it's super interesting hearing the differences between the cost of living. Please keep making videos, you're really chilled and no BS and I'm here for it! X

[@rosiealice6855]

Oh thank you for the sweetest comment!! 💕💕 you’ve made my day! & we have the same name 🥰🥰! That’s so exciting that you’re moving there! My hubby wants to move to England ahha!

[@melaniemuniz2470]

Rosie, you are absolutely correct on all your stated facts in this video! I live in central Florida, and am a ex pat Brit from the Isle Of Wight and I agree with everything you have said! I would say that anyone thinking of moving to the US and Florida need to know the things you have stated. I also still struggle with the hot weather and humidiy . And I bet you have found out but just in case you haven't. Target do Marks and Spencer Christmas food in December!!!😄

[@amymason8599]

Thank you for your informative video. We moved from Leics to mid Florida in 2012. Food is definitely cheaper in the UK. We can’t wait to move back to the UK. Missing family, friends, the NHS and much more. Florida is nice but it is so hot and humid the majority of the year which makes it difficult to be outside. Cost of living has really increased since 2021 too. Every where has its pros and cons but after nearly 10 yrs living in Florida, we welcome returning to the UK. Wishing you and your family all the best here in FL. 😊

[@zerocool801]

Property tax is council tax in the UK

[@alisoncarpenter4355]

Interesting perspective on living in Florida which I don’t totally agree. You say no property tax in England but they have poll tax. Gas prices are cheaper here but there is no public transport system here like England so you have to have a car here to be comfortable. Our house insurance is $7000 with a high deductible for a four bedroom house. But it’s all worth it to live in the Sunshine state ☀️

[@rosiealice6855]

What’s poll tax? I don’t remember paying that in England lol! That’s true! Although that was my comparison as I was comparing to driving in England vs Florida, but yes, no public transport here for sure.

[@tonycollyweston6182]

I enjoy your videos and love FL, there was a time in 2010 when was seriously considering buying a rental, but decided not to because of property insurance, maintenance, and property tax ( Council tax).@@rosiealice6855

[@SylviaJones-c6e]

Great and useful.We are retired and thinking of spending more time in Florida as most of my famile are living in Tampa, St Cloud, Orlando and New York.Woyld you advise how long to spend and how and what is the best time, of year. We would like our winter months as I do not care for the cold anymore. I also worked as a nurse.My niece is still working as a nurse in Tampa. Many thanks. Sylvia Jones.

[@YasirAli-vp2sf]

Property Tax! But here in the U.K. we have Community Charge No mention 🤷 and you said food was Cheaper please let me know where you shop? I’ve lived in Miami for 10yrs and the cost of fresh foods and Basic supply’s is almost Double on what you’d pay in 🇬🇧 U.K. My utility’s here in Florida is Horrendous but then I’m Running AC. My property Tax is currently $7,600 Per year.

[@rosiealice6855]

What’s community charge?? We shop at multiple places depending on what type of food we’re buying e.g. Costco for meat, Aldi for fruit and veg and we recently started going to our local farmers market for fruit and veg which is super cheap and great quailing. We are an hour from Orlando in a small town which I’m sure would be a difference in cost compared to a city like Miami which I think I mentioned. Yes I think I mentioned utilities are cheaper in the UK including things like home insurance as I paid £30 a month for home insurance whereas we pay well over $1000 here but I understand as of the weather conditions are different. Our property tax isn’t nearly that high so it must me the location you are in compared to me as we are around $2700.

[@simoneoliver7379]

Thanks for the video! I’m thinking of moving to Florida after I complete my law degree. I’m currently waiting to go to uni in September but I’m really excited to move to Florida in the next decade.

[@rosiealice6855]

You’re welcome! That’s so exciting! Where will you be moving from? 😄

[@simoneoliver7379]

@@rosiealice6855 South London

[@ahmedd320]

@@simoneoliver7379 Did you move?

[@caiyoung9218]

Hey! My husband and I are planning to move to Florida early next year once we have sorted our visas etc so loving these vids for info so thanks! Also, I’m a midwife so hoping to be able to get a job once I’m there too🤞🏼

[@rosiealice6855]

That’s so exciting🎊! Are you a registered nurse too? Or midwife only?

[@caiyoung9218]

@@rosiealice6855 Very! I'm only a midwife so I will only be able to do 'low risk' midwifery in US which I don't mind but it limits my options slightly

[@rosiealice6855]

Yeah they require nursing in most places 😩 but hopefully with your experiences you’ll find something! 🤞🏼 I’ve just got a job on labor and delivery😃 I did nursing in England. I applied for midwifery first but didn’t get in so I’m over the moon to be starting next month!

[@rosiealice6855]

Where are you hoping to move to in Florida? Do you have an area in mind?

[@caiyoung9218]

@@rosiealice6855 Oh wow thats amazing, congrats! I'm sure you'll love it. Yeah we're looking at Fort Lauderdale, where abouts are you?

[@wilko0488]

How did you manage to get to Florida? I went to Florida on vacation and now I’m back in the UK and realise how much I want to live in Florida or even somewhere hot in America. Getting a sponsorship feels impossible but I feel trapped in England.

[@rosiealice6855]

It’s all based on the visa you can be eligible for. My husband is American so it worked out for me. Being on vacation and living here are two completely different things though!

[@wilko0488]

@@rosiealice6855 I love the sunny climate and landscape of Florida. That makes no difference if I’m visiting or living there. I’m currently looking at J-1 visas as a summer exchange

[@shahidafridi03000]

Love your channel

[@ReducedEvasiveDetach]

Very informative, thank you so much Rosie. I'm atm in London and planning to move to Florida but no clue where yet (city/suburb wise). Any tips/suggestions would be greatly appreciated :) Keep making this content

[@rosiealice6855]

Thank you for a lovely comment! City vs suburb is similar to England/everywhere else. City you get paid more but higher cost of living etc. although being in Florida if you live in the city you are still not far from the beach which is nice! I’m personally not a city person which is why we live in a small town. I like where we live because it’s a small town but we are 40 minutes away from Orlando & Disney so you get the best of both worlds in my opinion! 😄

[@ReducedEvasiveDetach]

@@rosiealice6855 oh definitely suburbs for sure. Tired of big cities.. I was thinking more around of Marco Island/Naples in general but if you have a "top 10 suburbs" feel free to let me know :)

[@brianmcgovern814]

Great videos! Have you made a video about how awesome Publix is!

[@rosiealice6855]

No but I should do one shouldn’t I 🤣 #loveapubsub

[@lecturesfromleeds614]

Do they still have those stands that sell those curly southern fried chips? I used to love those places, I always have street food no matter where I go, and I like helping small businesses

[@rosiealice6855]

I’ve never seen those?!!

[@movtheministryofvlogs7805]

Brilliant video regarding property tax we do pay it in England its called council tax I currently pay £125 a month its silmar to us

[@rosiealice6855]

Oh wow really? It depends on your area as well correct? Thanks for mentioning!! 🥰🥰

[@harryburroughs7898]

7 dollars a gallon not a litre

[@bbybxnmi]

Wow! 🤩Is living out there a lot more friendly as well? What’s the difference in behaviour in the UK vs US (in this case Florida)?

[@rosiealice6855]

How could I forget this of the video! I’ll have to do a separate video on this 🤣. Yes huge difference! Although you come across your wild people in both countries, generally Americans are much more polite and easy to talk to. I notice this a lot more especially when we go to England on holiday. People out here say excuse me when you’re shopping, say hello when you’re walking around the park etc. there is a big difference!

[@bbybxnmi]

@@rosiealice6855 I will be watching😂💕 thats crazy, it’s almost as if it’s old school mannerisms of the UK. It reminds me of when I was really young and living around a lot of the elderly in London and they were very sweet, everything has changed now!

[@rosiealice6855]

Do you still live in the UK? Have you been to the US? If so what’s your opinion? The election was a little crazy and people seemed more rude but other than that everyone is friendly & You talk to your neighbors haha.

[@christycharlesby5649]

well depends where u live in Florida. so let's keep that in mind. 😜

[@maureenolike5005]

Hi Rosie I really love your video. I am a amak nurse planning to relocate to the USA but have some fear of the unknown. Please do you mind sharing your experience about nursing in the UK vs USA? Is it more difficult and stressful in the USA? I am in the process of writing Nclex. Many thanks.

[@rosiealice6855]

That’s so exciting! Congrats and yes I am doing a video about the differences! I’m having trouble with my laptop right now but I’m buying a new one in the upcoming weeks so I can start editing again. Feel free to email me if you have any questions in particular ! Thanks for your comment 🥰

[@maureenolike5005]

@@rosiealice6855 thanks for the reply. Please can I have your email address?

[@rosiealice6855]

[e-mail] 🙂

[@jennysmart9948]

The UK pays 12% National Insurance

[@rosiealice6855]

My last payslip shows 8%. Has it increased?

[@rosiealice6855]

Also even at 12% it’s way less that what the average person pays in health insurance out here. I pay around $900 a month in health insurance and still have to pay a deductible and co insurances. 🥺

[@kicikocani1]

great video i live in west midlands for those how dont know is poorest part of england but with minimal wage you will live good 2 people together will do it in us u cant survive and you earn in england pretty good with that you will live very good and you should be more transparent and tell how much you take there in pounds :D

[@rosiealice6855]

I’m from the West Midlands too! Small world! 😄. I haven’t worked a full year yet so I don’t even know how much I make yet either lol!

[@thehermit6198]

Hi just wondering how much are you paying for fuel now.?

[@rosiealice6855]

As of today (6/13) around 4.85 for unleaded!

[@edithhaydeedelcastillomarq9828]

What about holidays?

[@rosiealice6855]

You have to accumulate paid days off here and you use that for sick days too. It’s not a lot at all compared to the UK unfortunately

[@kicikocani1]

can you make a video can you survive in us with 1 or with 2 minimal wages salary and full spending ti dolar how much will go far with minimal wage here iand us thanks :)

[@rosiealice6855]

@k.d I’m confused??

[@johnnywang9603]

do u like uk or usa more?and why?

[@rosiealice6855]

Overall the US. There are things that bother me and for instance the elections are a little overwhelming like the last one (people in England just go and vote and don’t get wild over it lol!). But the days are longer here, weather is always good for a BBQ or a beach day. I make more money here so have more opportunities! 🥰

[@biswajit8021]

I love you

[@shahidafridi03000]

Beautiful

[@jasonjordan1936]

your better off in florida in the sun

[@maureenolike5005]

Hi Rosie, hope you are good? I sent you an email please check it.

[@rosiealice6855]

Just emailed you back hun!