9 Hacks for saving money in NYC

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NYC is one of the most expensive places to live on the planet. However, there are many ways to save money if you're strategic. In this video, I share real ways that New Yorkers can live, eat, and experience New York City for free or dirt cheap.
Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:37 - Save on food/drink
00:58 - Start a food social media account
02:09 - Use Seated
03:19 - Don't buy water
04:04 - Skip the observation deck, do a rooftop bar
05:20 - Where to stay
06:08 - Where to shop
06:24 - Vintage + thrift shopping
07:07 - Outlet shopping
07:46 - Transportation
08:09 - Use the subway vs. Uber
09:10 - Use CitiBike for ultimate savings
Links mentioned in the video:
Get $15 on Seated - seated.app.link/VwS2GbS7oY
Rooftop Bar Guide - • A locals guide to NYC'...
Vintage + thrift shopping map - www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edi...

[@SarahFunky]

Which tip was most helpful to you? Let me know in the comments! Have other tips? Please share them below so everyone benefits!

[@aswiniroutray6469]

The bike tip 😊

[@StephTheCoolKid]

the rooftop bar view is my favorite

[@bluecollarofthewill]

The rooftop bar was my favorite tip by far! I never compared it to the price of an observatory but you’re totally right

[@declanmulraney1363]

The water tip... Very smart tip.

[@jennaro6969]

I loved all the tips but The rooftop bar is definitely my favorite. Thank you 🙏

[@wallyg77]

A helpful tip: If you're driving to Manhattan do so on a Sunday since street parking is free as long as you don't park at a Hydrant

[@carolbenson8963]

Tips for visitors: -Look into rooftops as mentioned honorable mention to one of my favs Refinery rooftop. -if you like to eat, consider looking into a bottomless brunch location. There’s tons of places throughout the city that for around $25-50 you can get a food item and bottomless drinks usually bloody Mary’s, mimosas, etc for 90 min. Usually only available at certain places on weekends, but worth looking into. -if your downtown, visit Rosemary’s or La Laterna di Vittorio, try the lasagna it’s to die for!! -Don’t sleep on Queens because I honestly prefer it due to the great diversity of people. It’s definitely worth spending a day traveling around for great food, different views and vibes. Big flushing fan so if you like authentic Asian cuisine I would definitely recommend -LIC is a must for a few hours. Visit Gantry Park for views of Manhattan and you’re literally a train stop away, literally like a 5 min ride. Pick up some takeout or coffee and sit in the park to watch the sunset and tons of dogs around you lol. -Try to curb yourself from buying coffee out every single day since it does add up. The average oat milk latte can cost you upwards of $6.00 -I highly recommend walking around Manhattan if the next destination is within a 20 min walk and your able bodied. Chances are between waiting for the train and having to pay again for it, you’ll probably end up getting to the destination at the same time if you just walk there and you’ll save money plus get more views of the city. -As much as I love Queens, Brooklyn is great too. Definitely worth stopping by and taking a walk around. Special shoutout to Williamsburg and Park slope Brooklyn, my favorite pass time is walking down 5th Avenue window shopping with some bubble tea or coffee 🥰

[@richt.4900]

I’m surprising my favourite wife to celebrate her 60th 🎉, along with a bunch of family and friends. I’d not really heard about bottomless brunch’s.😋 It does make sense, to make memories and save money though. 🤑It’s going to be extremely emotional as we’re right in the middle of grieving the passing of our eldest son, who was also supposed to be coming. Hopefully, this will help galvanise us and, help us all move through the process and try and carry on. Any information would help us but, thank you for sharing 😊. All the best from this side of the pond here in England 🤗👍🏻😉.

[@maisielive8618]

i only found one place with bottomless drinks, the food is seperate, any recommendations?

[@nelsongoncalves5379]

Sarah I love all your comments about New York that’s a Huge Help for everybody, transportation, restaurant , events apps everything, I live in Rhode Island not too far-away from New York about 3 hours driving sometimes I catch the train , but since I star to watch your video advice I learned more about New York, again thank you.

[@ElisaTayler]

How to live cheaper: have roommates, walk everywhere, cook instead of eating out, don’t buy alcohol, don’t tip 😂

[@robertsavage8564]

Helpful ,interesting and cool Sarah . Thanks Rob

[@maril1379]

Eat at home Read ads from sale items. Buy in bulk. Thrift shops for clothing. Make coffee at home. Stay in hotels in NJ using PATH train Thumbs up!

[@lescon1684]

Enjoying your NYC videos. Heading to New York in September for my first visit. Have 8 days planned. Looking forward to the visit. Hello from Sydney Australia 🇦🇺

[@richardfrancis5406]

Some super great advice...don’t live there but those are great ideas for anywhere....

[@Shaklore]

Hey Sarah, been following your videos since 2018. They have been so helpful and really kickstarted my obsession with New York. I'm planning on coming to New York for the first time around the end of May this year. By the way, I got a video idea for you. Maybe you can do a video covering the Flushing, Queens area if you have time? Lots of great food options there

[@thereal298]

Can you do a video on the different parks in NYC & what each has to offer.. residents & tourists.. That’d be a good video to shoot.. ☺️

[@amilton1015]

thank you so much Sarah.

[@DanielA-nl9nv]

Sarah always coming with the fire 🔥

[@ramencurry6672]

When Sarah speaks, I listen

[@thatswhatisaidCA]

This was excellent. Thank you!!!

[@richt.4900]

I’m currently on the lookout for some locations to eat in like The Hugh on Lexington. Thanks for sharing, looking forward to experiencing some Big Apple happiness later on in the year. 🙂🥰🙃.

[@HB-wx3lw]

Your videos are beautiful and useful

[@michellecini4863]

Hey Sarah, Great tips thank you. See you in October.

[@mianewyork5213]

Real tips here! 😍 New yorker style-

[@bama8570]

You give some good tips and advice going to NYC for vacation in less then 30 days. Been with my granddad when I was a teenager 20 years ago. This trip will be 2nd time going. I know where to go if I need help

[@LuisYanes88]

It does make sense to go to a rooftop bar! A beer and a view?? Absolutely 🙂

[@nashwanalaezy4727]

Thanks so much for your effort from Yemen.🌹

[@WEBoBBin]

Sarah I love all your content & u are truely inspiring! In this video I can't find "link for map of top Vintage shops"?

[@shellyphoto]

Great tips. Thanks. Are there also rooftops that I can go with my teenaged boys? I assume I can't go where they serve cocktails :)

[@abdalhadisakkaamini5706]

I live in the Middle East ( In Sirya ).. I will come to New York to swim across the oceans .. Thank You Sarah 🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹

[@MadRecklessLevity]

Great NYC money-saving tips! Awesome video -- Thank you! P.S.: How much interest does a savings Jane Bond earn? Just curious lol lol...

[@thaavi5876]

I want to knows who needs $11,000 per month to live in NYC… sounds like someone who wants to live a luxury life to me

[@Hareedey]

For a family of four in NYC? $11,000 per month doesn’t get you luxury life.

[@naveenp8718]

Let me know which cam do you use to shoot your video, BTW great videography.

[@agio1707]

You either have it or you don’t no matter what you post on KZbin. This lady’s got it all, it’s like traveling along with her enthusiasm. 🤗🍷❤️😘🤗🇺🇸🌍🍀

[@SarahFunky]

You're so sweet! Thank you for the support and for watching!

[@Akivakatz88]

Yes yes yes!!

[@CUTravel1st]

Just signed up for seated

[@Walts-Travel]

Another very informative video. It like living in Hawai'i. 🤔

[@lisascott6318]

Hey there was an app u used where u can pull up Uber and Lyft at the same time

[@PhillipG34]

Glad I knew about the under $110 no tax thing last time I went. Was at a yankee game, and wanted a jersey. Got one at one of the local team shops by the stadium. It was 105 i think. Still fell under it lol. If I had bought the same jersey on fanatics it would've been 135 plus tax. Saved 30 plus on that.

[@SarahFunky]

Nice job!

[@Blackandblue200]

Good tip on water! Fun fact: that tap water is originally sourced from upstate NY, which makes the water taste good. However, never refill your bottle from a fountain in a park. Don’t ask why :)

[@kareta24]

I'm not finding C3 or front of house, can you link it please?

[@that-girl-jen]

hi Sarah! We had so much fun on our tour with you a few months ago in October... We'll be back in NYC in November for the Macy's Thanksgiving day parade. Our daughter's HS band has been invited to march and perform! I'll be making sure to plan a day of vintage thrifting AND drinks at a rooftop bar. ;)

[@SarahFunky]

I'm so happy you enjoyed the tour! And how exciting that you'll be back! That will be such an amazing experience for all of you, especially your daughter!

[@that-girl-jen]

@@SarahFunky we might want to book a food tour if Luis is available when we're in town. ya gotta eat, am I right?

[@twixtwix5551]

I love the fancy restaurants in New York. They have great food. Like steaks and cuts of meat.

[@thegeneral123]

Keep up the great content! Christmas 2022, NYC here I come! See in the NY as well. Just need to decide where to celebrate. Not waiting 12 hours in Times Square for a 30 second moment that's for sure. 70 Pine! Adding that to my list! Best tip though, staying in LIC, that's exactly what I've done.

[@declanmulraney1363]

Superb as always Sarah.... What exactly were you eating at around 1.58????....

[@LuisYanes88]

That's a birria taco! It will change your life, look it up!

[@declanmulraney1363]

@@LuisYanes88 I will Luis.... But what I get in Dublin (Ireland) and what you get is poles apart.... Just looked amazing.

[@Mrtomatosoup1]

How about living in upstates, such as Albany?

[@FOTZEL]

Great Moolah saving hint$!..for visitors mainly,as We N.Y.ers know much of what U told Us, But now All those `Secret' places will be even More packed,but that's what NYC is about...No?..& THX!

[@AwesomeSauceRadio]

This video was awesome sauce. Thank you for explaining Citi bike I’m now going to subscribe for the yearly subscription. Can you make a video on disabled people in New York City? I would it would be very helpful. Going to send you a message or an email thank you for all you do you’re awesome sauce

[@LuisYanes88]

Sarah made an accessibility video a while back! kzbin.info/www/bejne/e52ria1ulqpsidU

[@cheriefzakaria6570]

I am your constant follower from Algeria❤️❤️❤️ Why are your videos not on Facebook?

[@christinedaae7323]

I am trying to go to New York City to save my favorite Broadway Musical of all time, The Phantom of The Opera. Phantom is closing on Broadway in April. So, I have to hurry up and go to New York City and save Phantom, before it is too late!

[@Blackandblue200]

The fabulous meal happens only on weekdays or awkward time when you would rather stay home or busy working

[@abhilashpaul9237]

💕💕💕💕

[@pedrosalino6684]

put subtitle on the videos please

[@JakeDesu_YT]

Is it true you found a suitcase of body parts

[@joetrudellmajesticrhythms7269]

The trick is live in Ct or Nj and taxi to the city when you want

[@sijilo]

👍🏻

[@daviddewitt9365]

Vintage clothing shops in New York City are expensive! I lived in New York City and Brooklyn and trust me, not cheap!

[@yp8421]

It is cheaper to take a plane to old world than go to the restaurants in NYC on the weekends. 7 hours flight and you have everything that in NYC considered “luxury”;)

[@twixtwix5551]

I want to eat in fancy restaurants. That's my dream. When will it come true.

[@jasmin0208]

why is alcohol in NY so expensiv? in europe cocktail for 9 euros, beer for 4,50 euros and the beer is from a local brewery 🥳🍺👍

[@peterwelby]

There are lots of bars with cheap alcohol. They aren't the types of places she would go. They aren't tourist destinations and they aren't upscale.

[@abhilashpaul9237]

Sarah 💕💕😍😍

[@sarazakaria6342]

Well, I’ve heard that the water in New York tastes like chlorine… from Danes in New York but also Americans.

[@gabbeland14]

I tried Front of House and never got an answer :( is there an alternative?

[@LH2299]

Any luck? I can’t find them online.

[@gabbeland14]

@@LH2299 absolutely not.

[@dadisphat6426]

How to save money in NYC? Move to middle America.

[@chasemoray425]

Did she really suggest starting a blog to get free food? 😂😂😂

[@robertsimmons8991]

I Took My Pizza Delivery Guy Around the World

[@JC-ks9pd]

I’m thinking of selling my car before moving up there

[@facepalm-td9fb]

I would never go to a restaurant that was suggested just because you got a free meal there

[@twixtwix5551]

I want to use all of my brains. I want sweet healthy brains. I don't want to be brain lazy ever.

[@robcassey6043]

Sarah my wife and I love your videos but you lost us on the first tip, which was in essence "become a celebrity" oh ok I'll do that, sounds like it should be easy.

[@Nebuljr]

$11,000?! where the hell do you get that number from? lol

[@SarahFunky]

$5k in monthly expenses + $6k for the avg price of a 3 bedroom apartment (this is what a family of 4+ would need to live here)

[@uncleasian8697]

@@SarahFunky here’s a tip. If a family can afford 132k a year in living expenses, they’re probably well off enough that they’re not watching this vid😂.this is a sponsor vid. I mean I get it I’m just saying lol

[@SarahFunky]

@@uncleasian8697 I wish this video had a sponsor so then I could cover some of my living expenses but unfortunately there is none on this video. lol

[@uncleasian8697]

@@SarahFunky here we go

[@Aidan_Au]

Get your third vaccine and get $100

[@katemccarty1420]

11000 a month not even close

[@boycompass7769]

You lost me once I heard you pronounce Manhattan without the 'tt"s.

[@universalhuman8]

Basically… if you are poor don’t move to the city. Lol Hahahha jk

[@marchoffman6878]

covid

[@user-pf2xc9xc4u]

Could you PLEASE learn how to pronounce Manhattan? It has a "t" in it which you always leave out. It's not a hard "t", but it's kind of bush league to say "Manha-an". Irritating.

[@jameslaumand3686]

Your fake me

[@joeboggio4002]

#1 Tip: Be an influencer. Bro...how obnoxious...

[@JordanGoodOfficial]

1 hack for saving money in NYC... don't go to NYC.