what i spend in a week as a 25 year old living in NYC

WHAT I SPEND IN A WEEK IN NEW YORK CITY! here is what i spend in a week as a 25 year old living in a studio apartment in nyc. this video has been highly requested for a long time and i decided to document a full week in my life and everything i spend. i am so grateful to be able to afford living in nyc and so grateful for this channel that allows me to share my experiences ❤️
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[@laughinlori6893]

How you spend your money is deeply personal. What is frivolous to one is a necessity to another. My thought is as long as you have an emergency fund and are not going into debt to fund your lifestyle have fun! ❤️

[@willieexplore]

Life in NYC is expensive but you also pay for the experience! Life is there to be lived! Thanks for sharing

[@alexiseldredge]

yes! I totally agree

[@barbaravibes]

Hi Alexis, I'm a new subscriber and I just want to say as a 22 year old who's struggling to graduate college, you're such a role model for me financially and lifestyle-wise. I hope I'm half as healthy and happy as you are when I'm 25.

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you ❤️ that is so kind, best of luck with college!

[@fadiafarid]

love that you vlogged it all and not just throwing numbers here and there.. appreciate the effort in making this video!

[@teresmiles7753]

I just discovered your channel and I have to say that you're my new comfort channel....😳 I looooooooove all of your content😭😳 keep going, I'm sure in a couple of months your channel is going to be HUUUUGE

[@alexiseldredge]

omg thank you so much ❤️

[@nicoletteleon7259]

Alexis it’s been amazing to see your channel grow 🥰 proud of you!!

[@SivanIlan]

I love that you prioritize what's important to you personally and you invest in those things in a responsible way ❤ thanks for sharing! Money talk can be so vulnerable

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I love these videos. I do that sometimes. I end up spending more than expected. Thanks for sharing.

[@farhaan6486]

This video is just awesome 💖🙌🏻 the way you are managing your finances is wholesome 👍🏻

[@NadMartineau]

Need to visit NYC again! one of my favourite places. Thanks for sharing this

[@SpencerJohnsonOfficial]

These are some of my favorite kinds of videos and you really did it justice! I’ve recently found your channel through some of your more finance and KZbin tip related content (likely because I’m a smaller creator in the finance space) and I’ve really enjoyed all the content you’ve been putting out lately. Thanks for being transparent about all this and keeping it realistic!

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks for watching!!

[@SpencerJohnsonOfficial]

@@alexiseldredge Of course!! Keep up the great work.

[@LuciaCordaro]

queen! this was so well done and thoughtful, loved it!

[@alexiseldredge]

❤️❤️❤️

[@elisnookofgrowth]

Alexis you are the coziest person I've seen here on KZbin. I'm so glad youtube pushed your videos into my feed. Love you🌺

[@alexiseldredge]

omg thank you! I am happy you are here!

[@Simplylakesha]

I was totally expecting for your weekly cost to be so much higher! I definitely need to cook at home more! If I could move to NY, I would in a heart beat. Great Vlog!

[@LSChestersMom]

Wonderful video, thank you!!! Love your channel and you and Jonah are awesome :) Also, as a professional in theatre/film/television I lived in NYC for a long time after grad school and it was wonderful.... I am right there with you regarding a yard... and a mortgage is a debt so you are doing great!

[@alexiseldredge]

thanks for watching!!

[@lisasheridan5482]

Respect your honesty. Really good video ☺☺

[@QUEENDAGGER]

Fascinating and informative. Thank you for sharing. ❤

[@ashleynewbegin]

Loved the video!!! Have a lovely day 😊💕

[@Its.me_Effie]

Thank you for sharing and the time you took making this video! I really love watching your videos:)

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!

[@AngelaMaryMagick13]

Loved this! Deep yes for A & J dance

[@amypolanco4324]

Found you last week and I love your channel!! ❤

[@alexiseldredge]

yay!

[@thisblessedlife2422]

Loved this video!!! You and Jonah are so cute together!!

[@ro_ses]

The coffee, house, lamp monologue was my favourite part of this video

[@missmaddie03]

Just found your channel and this video was amazing. I recently have started tracking everything single thing I have purchased and it is truly shocking if you break it down like this! So cool to see where someone else spends their money since we have a very similar lifestyle (age 25, tech job 9-5 mon-fri, second job income) and living just outside of Toronto where everything is also extremely expensive

[@elizabethbitner9013]

Love the GA sweatshirt! And how you broke food down into meal cost versus grocery haul cost.

[@ornela2]

Loved this video🫶

[@richardottley4611]

I reached to the end of the video.. very nice.. that you were willing to do a video like this to document your weekly expenses.. it's okay if you miss some stuff out for you're weekly expenses 😅 it's really brave of you to do this lol

[@raminast]

loved this video! thank you

[@andrea1004]

Not like it really matters but I think you're managing your finances really well! I never earned an American salary or paid NYC rent but I definitely used to spend a lot more on eating out and groceries in general back when I was renting. I'm happy for you and really enjoy your videos of your life in NYC!

[@edwardleecaliforniausa]

Good morning Alexis happy Wednesday morning and I loved your vlogs and you are amazing Supporter and I'm proud of you

[@magdalenarobak1220]

Haha you are the best 😄😍 of course we are interested 😀 I am in NYC and spent way more than in London normally 🙃

[@suelyons531]

I love that Jona (spl?) dances and he is good! Great video!

[@elisebahk305]

Everyone always says that!!!!! "What you spend on rent each month can get you a big house in the middle of nowhere." But, that's the point, it wouldn't be in New York. And those are the same people that then spend thousands of dollars to come vacation here. To each their own. Thank you for sharing!

[@BWGB1204]

Your channel is growing! 25k coming soon.

[@BrielleJuliet]

what you said about people criticizing womens spending is so true 😅 it baffles me. anyway, I loved this video, you killed it, & I love your channel ❤

[@alexiseldredge]

❤️❤️❤️

[@margaretdavis242]

I really enjoyed this video! I live in DC and living in a big city is totally worth it to me too. Tbh not having to own a car reduces my stress levels so much

[@alexiseldredge]

I agree with all of that!

[@katetsirkunov]

Life in NYC is kind of expensive as I see. But you're really doing great with 2 jobs and KZbin, not many 25-years-olds are like you. I finished university only at 23 and then started living alone, so I see you girl, it's hard and many people would underestimate you, but who cares about them!

[@karin9373]

Such a good video. It sounds crazy once you look at the final amount but also that’s reality, right! Stuff is expensive and you hardly spent much in the week. Once you add all the other stuff like rent and utilities it just sounds a lot. I really have to do that for myself. I am in London and that’s not cheap either and all those coffees and pain aux raisins, the gym classes (thanks for a membership where you can take as many as you like) it adds up. This is not extravagant, it’s life and going out adds more to it but that’s okay cause that’s the fun part😀 thanks for making me think about it.

[@alexiseldredge]

yes life in a city is expensive but definitely worth it!

[@spenceryuan9683]

honesty you're doing such a great job on your spending!! the rent thing is inevitable but only 270 per week?! kudos to you bestie

[@creatingmygarden]

Hi Alexis actually I thought it would be more expensive so I think you are managing very well. Lets face it we only have one life to live if we can do some of the things we enjoy and keep a roof over our heads and food on the table then that's what counts. Anything else is a bonus!

[@svenja5596]

Great video!:) I'm from Germany so it's very interesting to see what life in New York costs.

[@mrflaviofromkreis4960]

cool video! I live in Zurich, Switzerland...and here everything is also crazy expensive...btw your boyfriend is super cute ;-)

[@kristinmhowitt6305]

Really wild that I feel like I live similarly in Berlin, but that's about my monthly expenses! Pay is a lot lower here than in NYC though so might even out in the end. :D

[@LALIVIN]

Haha that’s the same way I feel when I leave Starbucks which is why I bought my own espresso machine ❤ love your videos!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!

[@erinstewart5593]

You are so relatable ! New subby I’m here to stay!

[@alexiseldredge]

❤️

[@deutschmitpurple2918]

This video is great. Your black dress is amazing. You look so beautiful

[@jbernere]

Love your videos! Is there a dressing for that quinoa salad? It looks delicious!

[@alexiseldredge]

yes it is actually just olive oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, salt and pepper!

[@therealhannahlee]

Watching this while eating popcorn chicken and tater tots from Target thinking about how much better all your food looks than mine. 🤣 I keep meaning to try those boba kits!

[@alexiseldredge]

the boba is the best

[@rogue2shadow]

Great vid fam! You need to make merch with "Air Frying Broccoli" on it, legit.

[@alexiseldredge]

I loveeeee some air fryed broccoli

[@SoraMTeichman]

Your website is gorgeous! Can you make a video about how you made it? Did you do it yourself on Wix or did you hire someone?

[@richardottley4611]

Walking is free.. the best transportation 😅 there's no limits

[@sierraschooley]

graham stephan would love this video

[@alexiseldredge]

omg I know I want to know what he would say about my spending 😂

[@MsSassyMT]

"We are not having any of that energy" Say it again! I'd be devastated if I was allergic to avocado. I eat them almost daily. I don't think you did too bad. I've watched some KZbinrs in LA and they have spent in the thousands for one week. My daughter is in LA and I'm pretty sure her rent is more than my mortgage but like you, she's able to afford her lifestyle so that's all that matters.

[@artsygirlmarilyn6296]

13:07 if you’re saving to buy a LAMP ?🔮💋💀😂 lol so funny 😂 you rock. I literally bring my contigo cup with spring water ice cubes from my house and get 4 shots of decaf espresso from Starbucks or 2 shots from my FAVE COFFEE SHOP in SoCal total with a dollar tip $4 .25. Lol 😂 ❤

[@booksbyataurus]

Totally agree on people giving unnecessary opinions on womens financial decisions! I'm 17 and work a minimum-wage job, but I save like 80% of it. The one time I decided to get a really nice purse, so many ppl said my parents paid for it or that I wasted my money, but I loved it and literally use it every day.

[@ZarinaAhmadzada]

So proud of you for moving there with only 1k and now you are able to spend 1k on a week. I am really proud. You don't even live that lavishly so something, yk, just normal spending. It's the living costs that are unnecessarily high. Rent prices always amazes me, like how tf it has gotten this bad, but it is what it is. Still, proud of you!

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you ❤️

[@BrielleJuliet]

What you said about the “if you don’t buy coffee you can afford a house!!!!!” Mentality cracked me up hahaha. literally such a pet peeve of mine when ppl demonize COFFEE… as if that’s going to make or break anyones financial future???

[@thedaily60]

😮 allergic to 🥑🥺 btw love your personality 🥰

[@alexiseldredge]

thank you!

[@ebonylewis1680]

You rock. 👍🏽

[@beawaretech20]

Always Nice😊

[@dominiquerae8187]

Thank you for your transparency on your finances! Loved this video and would love to see more content around finances. I personally find the topic fascinating. I find it difficult to talk about it with some people without them bashing what I’ve chosen to do with my own money 🙄 A book that has been recommended to me by close friends and is on my list to read is Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki.

[@alexiseldredge]

I will add that too my list!

[@IvansBikesBmws]

Expensive just like my Toronto! Happyness > Money since money can not buy Happyness.

[@i123456987654]

could you talk more about student loans? where did you go to school?

[@richardottley4611]

nice I didn't know yah boyfriend is a good dancer.. he's so quick on his feet👏👏😆

[@ashleyledesma3286]

A fellow allergic to avocado girlie!! Everyone always thinks im crazy when I dont want guac lol

[@alexiseldredge]

omg YES people are always shocked. I’m like if I could eat it I would 😭

[@chi2om]

Random but can I ask what tech field you’re currently in? Does it correlate with your major? It’s really cool seeing musical theater grad in tech.

[@alexiseldredge]

it actually doesn’t correlate at all! I work doing specialist work for the onboarding process at a ticketing company. it falls more into project management!

[@ShelbysPerspective]

Honestly when I tracked what I spent it was mostly on food too 😭made me realize where all my money was going

[@alexiseldredge]

YES so much money on food hahah

[@michaelk2928]

Not bad considering you live in Manhattan. I'm in Queens where rents are a little bit cheaper.

[@rrocketman]

I'll take a pass on living there 😁

[@christinaruiz4183]

Is it weird that I was more interested in what you eat in a day? I'm curious what the calorie count was because all your meals looked delicious and well balanced.

[@alexiseldredge]

I could maybe do a what I eat in a day sometime soon! I did one a loonngggg time ago when my channel was way smaller

[@diannechristino]

That actually seems cheap to me for NYC living in your own space. What do you do for work?

[@ginagonzalez6547]

You are funny!!! Lol, heal toe express. Lol

[@pgorell3993]

Does Jonah dance? Are you eating enough protein? ❤️ the vids.

[@alexiseldredge]

yes to both!

[@SophatChhoeu11]

😂😂😂, here Phnom Penh, Cambodia, just ur 1 week expenses is enough for me and my kid for a month/ lol

[@chi2om]

Woah what’s up with these old spam bots lol very weird. Anyway honestly surprised you didn’t reach 2k. You’re very responsible

[@ginagonzalez6547]

I always like to learn new things, thst is why I watched this video. If, and if the time comes that eating out is a deal breaker, but you still want fresh air and outdoors experience, then I would suggest for the night before to make your meals, whatever your heart desires including drinks and I mean fancy drinks. You could have a gourmet dinner with all the bells and whistles at a fraction of the price. Of course it won't be fresh out of the oven, but at least you will have something different to eat out and not break the bank. Other than that. I'm proud of you.

[@rachele6556]

My view on the negative mindset of what a girl shows what they spend in a day comes back to generations ago when women weren’t allowed to have property or control the money and the only time they got money is when daddy or their husband gave the money to spend and sadly a lot still view the world that way. But this is 2022, nobody should ever tell you no matter who you are what you can, and cannot spend your money on only you your self can do that

[@stellarkitty1431]

I never feel sad after my Starbucks matcha, cus during 2020 I made my matcha for the whole year during covid and it was DISGUSTING 🤢🤮🤣

[@Madelyne1]

Unrelated, but I love her nose 👃 so straight and cute 🥰

[@MapleRidgeHomestead]

Great video but it's making me hungry and realizing that I need to eat a bit healthier!

[@viincreations]

You eat so healthy 😅 all these kinds of videos people actually cook, I was expecting young people to be eating hot pockets and pizza rolls 😂 you should do a what I eat in a week video

[@teneshaanderson4761]

Girl you are the DADDY. Spend your money

[@pattikendall3848]

Hey do not be so hard on yourself!! I think you overcharged yourself on food at home, You already used the vegetables once but you charged yourself full price each time. If you eat left overs you should only be charging once.

[@evanchisamorejohnston5819]

25$ for a dance class seems VERY affordable to me

[@cybersecurity1997]

These are deep comments lol

[@user-wf1cv5ci9c]

Love that u and ur boyfriend take dancing lessons together......he's a hottie

[@venusbucci4829]

That’s not that bad considering where you live.

[@JustBrettStuff]

35 year old Wall Street guy dress up when?

[@lolomora9056]

$8 for 2 cookies.......did a shirtless Jason Momoa make those cookies? wtf

[@elevatemindfulness]

Sounds expensive ✨

[@dandiiiful]

Your disclaimer 75% of the way through 😂 aww 🧋

[@tres5533]

Hey Alexis - Sharing your private info is a privilege and a courtesy; full stop. Anyone should take this information as being helpful to them in any positive way possible. That is your intent. Thank you. I rarely "eat out" (big expense.) I cook everyday and make my own coffee 90% of the time, so my spending is very different. To each his own. Live your life

[@mom2kn]

Good for you. I found this very interesting. I watch Cash Jordan so this puts those rent prices into perspective with everyday life. I can't imagine paying NYC prices, but I have always lived a rural/suburban life. I think it's fantastic that those who want the lifestyle are able to do it.