What I spend in a week living in NYC 2021 *realistic* 

I'm a dummy and forgot to add wifi/phone bill. But I still hope this gives you a solid idea on day-to-day living expenses here in NYC! If this was helpful for ya, check out my NYC Advice playlist (tips to help you move here & live here in general)! I am always adding to it. Thanks everyone! 🍎🗽 ru-vid.com/group/PLuR-6QF6WOR06JeJtuJr84nV_RmqZ-Kgr

This is the most accurate video about NYC living!! Lived here for 2 years and have almost identical expenses. You can get cheaper gym, wash some of your own clothes once in a while or hang dry, not have AC, etc. to cut on expenses but like you said, it really has to do with the lifestyle you're looking for (!!!). I cannot stress this enough, if you cannot afford the lifestyle you want in NYC then it probably isn't worth it and you'll be chasing something that isn't realistic. It wears on you. You have to be prepared to live the lifestyle you can afford because the city is very unforgiving. Great video and loved the breakdowns, this would be so helpful to people thinking of moving here!

You’re very generous to share an honest accounting of your personal expenses. Videos like this really help people, keep up the good work. 👍

I took myself to Manhattan to live in 1951 from Ohio. I took letters of reference from my Ohio employers. Lived in a ywca on 37th and Lexington. Went to NY employment a short distance downtown which sent me to several companies to interview for work and was hired by one. Standards Brands, a food company at Madison and 57th. Loved my 60 years living in ny which followers. Now live retired in AZ.

Hi Chelsea, I really have enjoyed your videos and fun personality. I listened to your marathon video as I was driving to work and you had me in tears as you were approaching the finish line. I am quite a few years older, and believe it or not my dream is to live in New York City for one year all by myself, I absolutely love New York and appreciate all of your tips. Remember, the next time you buy paint that they provide string sticks at no cost! All you have to do is ask them ❤

Love your videos related to the financial side of living in NYC! ur vids are so informative with actual real numbers. A1 content!

I applaud your transparency. Really enjoyed watching this! Thank u! I subscribed.

im an nyc vlogger as well and i recorded a what i spend in a week and GIRL you did much better than me. I realized how much random crap i buy, so its honestly a great exercise for everyone to try and track their week. also totally with you on the local businesses over amazon, i am trying to get out of the habit of ordering from there so often!

Wow! I usually find myself not spending too much but when you get to counting it definitely sums up! This video took some effort and that's visible girl! Thanks for sharing!😄

Omygosh, I think your hair is soo pretty. It's probably a texture that people aim for with various styling products and tools - a lot of people want that silky look.

Thanks! Love the video, very helpful.

I just found you through this video and am so happy I did! New subscriber alert 🥳

If you want more accurate weekly expenses, instead of dividing by 4, you should multiply the monthly expenses by 12, then divide by 52 weeks. There’s a discrepancy by dividing by 4 weeks as not all months have the same number of days. For example if all months had 4 weeks * 12 months that would equal 48 weeks a year instead of the actual 52.

I loved your channel! Thanks for this video!

We’re def going over our weekly budget because of this video. 👏🏽👏🏽

So helpful for my upcoming move!! Curious what tarot deck you purchased too. 😄

If you haven't, consider purchasing a portable washing machine. I have one. I dont have a dryer, so I use a drying rack. My washer cost 250$ on amazon. So if you are paying 40$/month in laundry, that's equivalent to 6 months. I have no stress anymore and I can do laundry in the comfort of my own home no matter where I move to! Also, it's paid for itself since I bought mine last year. No more quarters!

Apartments here in Michigan cost that and more also, so It is great you get to be where you love for such a great price.

Your videos are so helpful

Depending on the neighborhood you live in, I highly recommend Aldi. There's one uptown that also has a Target in the same building. Better value than TJs!

ah I WISH I spent that little. Just posted my own version of this

This is very similar to London, except we don't have healthcare insurance. But I do save holiday money every month. I average this out to 300 per month for ski trips, city breaks etc. Your travel expenses are similar to London's tubes. Question: what would be the cost of a meal out with wine?

LOL...I paid only $90 dollars a month for a one bedroom , one bath, large eat in kitchen , living room apt on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in the early 1970s when I was single and working as a fashion illustrator, and that was rent controlled, an old brownstone! With two roomates that was $30 dollars each! Then I rented a brand new studio apt. when I moved to the suburbs, with AC, a full walk in closet, huge linen closet, galley kitchen, one bath with tub along with swimming pool/tennis courts for just $162 a month! That same apt on the Upper East Side, now renovated goes for $2500 - 3000 a month for one person! Used to pay just 10 dollars a month for food and next to nothing for utilities! Subway fare was 35 cents a ride, movies were $1.25, a drink at a single's bar was around 2 -3 dollars! A bounced check was just $3.00!! What are the skyrocketed prices today! And we thought inflation was bad in the 1970s?? HA!! I wouldn't pay any of the exhorbitant prices today that have gone through the stratosphere since then, just shows you just how GREEDY people have gotten these days and everything keeps on going up and up..the landlords, real estate, property taxes, home insurance, the greedy banks with their outlandish fees!

Which gym do you go to? I go to Blink, but as I am looking to move to a different area, I need to be close to an affordable gym in the city!

Oooo question for your next vid: how often do people switch between a monthly metro pass vs. paying for each ride individually? Or weekly?

Awesome video, Chelsea! This gives me a good idea of the cost of living! If moving to NYC with a kid, which neighborhood would you recommend? I’m eyeing Jackson heights and Astoria. Office will be in midtown but I don’t want to move with a kid to Manhattan. And I don’t mind the commute.

What do you do for work? Just curious if you feel stressed to cover your expenses with the income you bring in. I dream about moving to NYC, but worry about over income/expense situation. Thank you for your video :)

Hi, this is was such a good video. It seem pretty reasonable to live in NYC if you are a little mindful on what you are spending and buying.

This definitely puts things in perspective! I want to move there so I want to make sure my current lifestyle will realistic or not in nyc (probably not because I currently pay $400 in rent.)😳 What I’ve always wondered is the difference between eating out and dining in. I feel like food in grocery stores is so expensive there that the difference between that and dining out isn’t so big, but I’m not 100% sure? This was a very interesting video!

that was really helpful thank you so much :))))

Hello, Chelsea! Thank you for the video, it was so informative. :) Do you think it's possible to have a similar rent price living next to NYU? I'd like to stay close from University but, financially, I don't know if it would be possible.

Great video

Im curious, is there any option to buy a monthly ticket for public transports? I do live in Vienna, Europe. There are options to buy monthly or annual tickets. So you can save a lotta money.

This is so helpful for people who wanna move there!! (aka me ahah)

Definitely took notes! What is your occupation if you don’t mind sharing? Thanks!

I’m new to NY, my rent for my 375 sq ft in Hell’s Kitchen, no washer/dryer, is 1975.00. It is normally 2695.00 but I got it cheaper because of COVID-19. How big is your apt. and what area of town are you living in? Am I overpaying? My electric is over a 100 as well, and I don’t run my air most days.

WoW. Expensive

Weird question, do you know any hairstylists in NY and how their hourly/commission is for their lifestyle? I feel like there is no place online where I can even ask NY stylists real question. What job do you have? ✨

I just subscribed to her because of NY stuff

where are you from/grew up? i love your accent!

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How ca I see you live in NYC but you don't enjoy been there. That's the problem NYC a lot of people don't has enought money to full enjoy this city (go to the club meet some people etc.). It's realy worth live there?

I have spotify and hulu combined for 10.00

It is spelled KIN-SE. "SE" as in SE-VEN. QUIN-CE

Your rent doesn't sound that bad at all, do you have roomates?

Have u thought of getting the unlimited metro card it’s like127$

Do you have Amazon Prime because if so, you shouldn’t be paying for Amazon movies.

After looking over your budget, how much would you say you're able to save per week/month in NYC? I'm super curious to see how much ppl are able to save given their lifestyle

$1,450 RENT ???? Where you living girl East Bronx or with a hippie commune ?

Cheesos! 1450 for rent? What’s your job title?

Your rent is cheap! Nice video btw

Did you take the coronavirus vaccine?

Love frm ur best frnd......ARINDAM

Or who plays dance to on others hands

What is that average salary?

Your rent is more than everything I spend a month here 😭

I have to remind myself everything would be a lot less in pounds, everything seems so expensive 😭

What's your zodiac sign?

Oh man you went from in suite laundry back to coin? Oof.

I didn’t like this video. I loved it!

She pays 1400$ for rent in NYC and says 'she is paying so much". I am always wondering where these people on RU-vid find their apartments. I could not find anything liveable that was less than 3000$ in New York City.

You are beautiful

$60 for ConEd ????? You're tripping. What do you do in the summer...hire a friend to blow air on you when you sleep. NO WAY your Con Ed is only $60.

I don't like to talk to cheater peoples

you spend $900 a week, I hope you make $2000 a week