I Spent $5 vs. $500 for 48 Hours In The Same City 

I love your imagination and how you always switch things up. Never a dull moment !

"I get why they were rude" ... absolutely NOT, there is never a reason to be rude, and the fact that they want you to spend hundreds of dollars in their restaurant they should be respectful, it's about the whole experience not just the food, don't ever excuse that behavior

Is it just me or Raphael is actually one of the most humble youtuber ever? I believe all of us agree we really want to have a friend like Raphael.. so funny, so humble, so down to earth, so modest!!

ProTip for anyone using random coffee machines: always run plain water through the machine before you make your own coffee/tea! Sometimes there can be gunk just chillin’ in there if it’s not used regularly. They’re also rarely cleaned properly.

It's a great idea for a series. Keeping it real by mentioning you went over budget is important as there is such a reality gap on what someone can afford even just for food in a day. The free coffee though was sort of a cheat because it in reality was part of the cost for the room. In the past I would go to a restaurant with a friend & order hot water (because free) and bring a tea bag from home so that I could have a drink with my meal without paying the extra I couldn't afford. I would also bring home creamers like you did. Looking forward to seeing what else you get up to!

Feels like we're watching Raphael in 2 realities. Fancy one and struggling/relatable one. 😂

Great idea for a series. Years ago, Racheal Ray from Food Network did a series going from town to town on a budget. Very popular at the time. In today’s economy it would be just as interesting to see you continue this series.

We NEED more creators like you Rapha! Your honesty is always so refreshing! no wonder you see so much success, its well deserved!

No need to tip anyone if you’re just picking up the food,not like they did anything but hand it to you,also if she was rude…

My parents took us on a couple vacations when I was a kid (we were poor) and one of the things we did to save money was bring our own food. We'd also do research ahead of time so we had a list of things we could do in the city that were either free or dirt cheap. We'd take advantage of museum free days, use coupons for aquariums and planetariums, visit suburban botanical gardens (usually free or just a donation to get in), go to the beach, visit local farmers' markets, and go on hikes. There's still a decent amount of things people can do for fun for free, but you really have to be creative these days.

Love this series idea! It would be interesting to see how far $5 and $500 can go in different places.

I haven't laughed so hard for a while lol the coffee noodles had me in tears. Made my day.your videos are great.take care Raphael

This was a great video. I loved seeing the different experiences you were able to have based on budget. Would love to see more in different cities too! Many blessings ❤️

The best highlight of the WHOLE video for me was his interaction with the squirrel, that just made my night😂😂😂😂

If you ever go to Seattle you have to go to the restaurant at the top of the space needle! It rotates as you eat so you get the whole view of the city it’s so cool! It’d definitely have to be the expensive day if you were doing this type of video but I think you’d find the spinning restaraunt so cool!

Love your content Raphael! You’re incredible and fun to watch- Salem is adorable too! ✨💕 Much love.

RAPHAEL, look up Baked Alaska. Ice cream inside toasted marshmallow or torched meringue is not unusual. He cracks me up. He describes the coffee as having aged whiskey in it and then when he goes to taste it, he asks "Is there alcohol in it? That tastes like whiskey." 😆 Sometimes, Raphael seems flighty.

You should do a video about freegan life / dumpster diving for food and/or free pantries and foodbanks. This would be a great way to use your platform to bring attention to food poverty.

Raphael, you're the true wizard of budgeting! With $5, you managed to stretch time like a rubber band and fit in a whole day of New York adventures. But with $500, you must have stumbled upon a time machine because suddenly 24 hours turned into a week of luxury experiences. Next up, let's see what happens when you spend $5 million and bend the fabric of space-time itself!

Loving the content rapha and enjoying the journey please continue with the new ideas💕💕

I absolutely loved this video, all Raphael's videos are great but this one is off the charts 😁

I find myself in a constant smile watching your videos. Thank you.😊

Amazing video!! I love your creativity!!! Thanks for taking us in your journeys!

Loved this video. You should definitely do it in other places, especially for those of us that don’t travel, it’s like a free trip 😂 ❤❤

Hershey's chocolate used to be really good, the reason for that is because when the cocoa butter price went up. They couldn't use as much as they used to and the taste changed.

You crack me up! I'm so happy I stumbled upon your channel. Thank you!

I love how down to earth you are. Great video and if I was your camera man I would have stole that pastry from you lol. Definitely make this a series go to a state with a small town

Loved it. Would like to see more in each city you visit. Also love the GoPro, makes me feel like I'm there. Still #1 in my book. Thank you, I hope you are happy here.😊😊😊😊

I loved it! Thank you for never disappointing us ❤😊

Raph, you make whatever type of videos you enjoy, we love them ALL!

I like both videos so whichever is easier on you is best. Thank you for sharing your journey with us 😊

I like a good mix between inside and outside videos 🙂 Allways fun to see what you up too next.

Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it and it would be really great if it would turn into a series❤

If it’s free, it’s for me 😂😂😂😂. You are just so awesome ❤.

Omg I'm in the background of your video and I'm so so mad I didn't see you! NY life tho always in a rush to get somewhere! I'm so mad I missed you :(

Love your videos 🥰 once again you always put in such great effort and great content .. thankyou so much for doing this and how everything is stupid price now and getting very expensive and to experience this nd do something like this just shows it all . Sending loves keep it up never change and never stop being youu❤🥰x

I love all your different ideas and no matter how you vlog, its always entertaining. Keep up the great work.

❤ this as a series! The $5 day seemed healthier.

Wow!!! 😮 i love this it's something different but so fun and entertaining i would love to see more like this! It would be an amazing series tbh!!!❤❤❤

Even Stevie Wonder could've seen the coffee noodles coming when you use a coffee maker for hot water 😵‍💫

$18 for a small coffee?? I hope it had gold drizzle in it somewhere! 😮

It's actually not uncommon to pay roughly $1.50 for an apple from the loose/bulk section of any grocery store. There are some apples you can spend even more on. I really enjoyed seeing a bit of New York! Thanks for the video!

I enjoy all your videos, I have lived in NYC my entire life and things are very exspensive, definitely a challenge.

This was really fun. I enjoyed your creativity.

I watched this video over 3 days, I enjoyed every minute of it Thank you Raphael ❤️

If anyone is planning a trip to NY for the first time and wants to do stuff like this (20:47), I know that the Empire State experience holds so much history, and if you have the chance and financial ability to do it then go for it, it honestly is pretty great to see the history behind how it was built and being up there as well. However, if you want a similar experience with different interactive rooms, 360 views, and a terrace that you can take awesome pictures at checkout the Summit Experience at the Summit One Vanderbilt and see if it interests you because it’s another great option. I went in the winter time last year, and then, it was $39 for a ticket, coming around $43 with taxes (it probably costs more now, and the price does fluctuate with the day and time (i.e. weekends and sunset hours are more expensive)), but it was honestly a great experience as well. Edit: fixed typo

Hello Raphael ❤ I love your videos I’ve been watching for years and was reminded of you recently when I seen you have TikTok yay! I was also wondering where did you get your pretty necklaces?

This video is great. I love to see the difference in the days!

yes pleaase, do a series from this! very interesing! thank you)

Hilarious how your 5$ day starts and ends with coffee 😂🙈 would love to see a LA version of this

Can’t wait for this video. Raphael your videos always make my day they’re amazing🖤🖤

Yes...do a series of this... come to DFW...I can give you suggestions for both cheap & expensive days!

This was a great video btw, Excited to see if you do it it somewheres else.

Love your videos Rapha! Can't wait for the next one 😊

This was a fun video! He actually got a lot further than I thought he would on the 5 dollar side . No telling how much walking he had to do though.

I love watching your videos they truly put a smile on my face . ❤😊😅Thank you .

I love seeing you enjoy all the food ❤.it is weird how expensive food is more enjoyable.❤❤❤❤

Hey from California Raphael! I like both your concept videos & your vlogs. ❤

Loved this video…love you😊

loooove your long videos

"I made coffee noodles" genuinely laughed so hard. hahaha 😂🤣

Yes make it a series ❤

Love your videos! Can you do more 1 star vs 5 star videos? My favorite were the bakery ones!

Great idea for a series 😊

I like both forms of videos it’s insane how food prices have risen

Love that your local coffee shop in your NYC stay is my name ❤ ☕️

I loveee this video! especially since it's located in Manhattan! this is super fun to watch. I didn't even realized it's almost an hour

I have an exam tomorrow but this is more important

Yes series!! Come to Portland Maine! 🎉

Toasting you and your amazing dessert with my Diet Pepsi and being just a little bit jelly ...just about the dessert, you can enjoy everything else..those desserts I'm LIVING ❤

The coffee beans were placed in a whiskey barrel, and absorbed the whiskey flavor. They actually sell the same beans at Chicago’s Starbucks reserve. They make a good gift for somebody who likes whiskey and enjoys strong coffees. You should try Las Vegas that’s a whole different level. Places are not close together even though they look close and things are significantly increasing in prices but there’s a lot of places that keep the prices low on purpose to draw people in. Just an idea.

Those chunks are normal in coffee when you don't have a good filter. You could leave it aside for a while, then put it carefully in another cup so that the chunks will remain at the bottom of the first cup.

Great video, sadly everywhere is insanely expensive now, but goes to show you still can make the most of little.

marshmallow/ice cream is similar idea as a baked Alaska - cake and ice cream baked inside meringue.

As a French I’m very shocked about the pastries prices, this insane 💀(i mean i hope everyone is shocked)

Amazing experiment. I’d love to see you do this in other cities

i love your videos so much they are my favorite. they always make me so happy and put a smilr on my face

Great idea for a video😊very fun to watch

Glad to know I'm not the only one who grabs a handful of sweet flavored creamers for my pocket, while using a totally unhealthy amount in my coffee!

I love your editing on this video🙌🏽 📸 And look at you walking down a NY street eating pizza😊 Not the coffee noodles😭☕🍜

Do your same thing as you did in New York in New Orleans and/or Atlanta. Maybe both. Happy eating!😊

You do a great job man

As always a great vlog. Thanks loads!!!

Never use the keurig in a hotel room. People put stuff other than water in there 🤢🤢🤢🤢

So Raphael said I won't spend 50 dollars on a bakery. And my brain shouted says the person who literally started the one star vs five star war😂😂😂 ! Also maybe the budget should have been 1000 dollars coz two people while 5 dollar day. Just came here to comment while Rapha is wondering how they made Nutella break so expensive if it's made with Nutella 😂

As someone that lived in Manhattan for a decade.. this made me giggle and yet wonder how on earth I managed for that long. Lol at the dollar slice part. There’s tons of those.

Hi!!! :) I always look forward to these vids. They make my day ❤

47:49 come to Louisville, KY during the Kentucky Derby next May! You’ll be surprised what you can her for cheap and you’ll also be surprised the same city can be! Just inside and outside of the track, it’s a totally different world!

The Mac n cheese I thought was a rice crispy treat!! 💁‍♀️💁‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️🤦🏼‍♀️

If you make it a series you should come to Laurens, SC. It's a midsized town but it'd be interesting to see how you handle that lol

You belong in NYC, Raph. It fits you so well.

The Empire State Building was amazing thanks for sharing that experience 🎉

You should totally come do this where I live in Rhode island. My daughter and I would love to meet you and show you around!!!❤❤

Thank you for doing a video like this it’s so helpful I’m saving to go to America for my 30th. Definitely going to try and save more money

When I’m doing free stuff in nyc, I like the NY public library gallery, the ikea ferry, the free cafe at soho aritzia, free kayaking on the Hudson River

I have missed you sweet heart, you must be very busy with life miss your videos at your home. New York is very expensive to visit, i lived in the next state in Massachusetts and I have retired to Georgia, and am loving it here ,no more cold cold freezing temperature just beautiful weather Their is no excuse for that rude person she doesn't deserve a job in dealing with people, I would have called the owner of the store and tell them what happened to you because they need to know that kind of thing is going on in their store thank you Raphael it's a pleasure watching you will be waiting for the next video good luck and bless you my friend .

love seeing the man in the background smokeing while u eat the expensive cheesecake ❤😊

Delicious desserts at the end :) I want it now 😋

You always have the best ideas! 😊

Please move to NYC! This was great 🫶🏻