What I Spend In a Week as A 22 Year Old in NYC

I am jumping on the bandwagon and figured I'd do a "What I Spend In A Week As a 22 Year old" video . Here's a little glimpse into my life in NYC and where I spend my money. Thanks to Chegg for sponsoring this video and be sure to check them out here: che.gg/elenaYT
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[@ashtonfaith]

your explanation of your financial mindset in college is exactly how mine has been for the past 2.5 years😭 but budgeting is helping me SO much with accepting that i have to and will spend certain amounts each month. so instead of me feeling suuuper guilty about buying a $4 latte, i'll buy the latte and then think okay i now have $26 left to spend on coffee/bakeries this month. it's working really well for me and i highly suggest it to anyone else who's strapped for cash!

[@ElenaTaber]

YES love this!!! Budgeting is an absolute game changer

[@kanellita]

do you use any apps or have any tips? :)

[@ashtonfaith]

danae depends on how much you like excel haha! if you want to keep it super simple and effortless, use the app mint. it lets you create budgets for categories and categorize your expenses. but if you want something more customizable, you could create your own excel spreadsheet or download one from online. i suggest creating categories for all your expenses (i have 10 for reference) and deciding on monthly budgets for all of them. make it realistic because if the budgets are too low, it's not gonna help with the whole unhealthy mentality elena was talking about. and i suggest tracking your expenses but that can be pretty tedious

[@kanellita]

@@ashtonfaith thank you!!

[@KaterinaKardo]

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[@damondominique]

It's cuz we know how much a dollar can stretch when you travel around the world!

[@montypop]

It sounds like you're living a really balanced NY life, you gotta live and enjoy yourself especially at your age! (though i'm only in my early 30's.....lol). I wish I spent more money on experiences and good food when I was in my 20's instead of things!

[@tiffanyferg]

I’m very impressed with your ability to eat & drink coffee at home!! That’s my biggest problem lmao frickin starbucks

[@hayleyolson2316]

starbucks ruins my life lol

[@whitespacecollective95]

Go to the Moma Design Store (go to their website if you're not in NYC) and look for the SOMA Brew Bottle. Thank me later lol

[@meghan11]

tiffanyferg her home coffee actually looked so good

[@damondominique]

*SAME*

[@christinadeguzman3964]

Ever since i bought espresso machine, i was able to not go as much to starbucks! lifesaver!

[@alisatkachova1597]

giiiirl two mondays in a row that's intense :)

[@ElenaTaber]

hahah WHOOPS

[@saraboshut1164]

hahaha yes i noticed as well

[@nopenu442]

Two mondays a week sounds like actual hell

[@koolnerd103]

lol I saw that too I was like OMG that’s rough

[@PuckCharlotteH]

I can't believe you only spend $281 dollars.. I've watched other youtubers spend $3000 in a week when they did this video!! Insanity!! Would love it if you could do a budgetting video/ financial advice :) Also curious as to what you do with the money you don't spend; do you save everything? Invest in stocks? Or something else?

[@thereddog223]

probably doesnt include rent nyc average rent is 4200

[@user-cp1em8yp3c]

dude, I spend 200€ a month or so wtf XD

[@anitaahr2949]

thereddog223 well if u live in a cheap apartment in a place someone wouldnt wanna live its cheaper

[@christianloher150]

Seem very grown up for 22.

[@maameb.4110]

the most reasonable what i spend in a week i've ever seen

[@madisonspellman5059]

I love seeing this! In a world of fast fashion and "buy now, spend more", it is great to see people my own age who can take a step back and be comfortable with analyzing where their money is going, and then investing it in things that last (Roth IRA, real groceries lol, etc)

[@KapeeshCIndy]

Yes girl. You’re videos have always inspired me to be more self-aware of my money and just lifestyle in general. Love it.

[@tillyheal7099]

Tall, frugal but will splurge on music ----- SOUL SISTER (also you look phenomenal in that lilac jumper, your eyes look incredible)!

[@ElenaTaber]

ahahah yesss you sound like my kind of gal

[@LeaNezz]

watching this in 2021 makes me miss pre-pandemic life😩

[@blancaanchustegui237]

i've been binge watching your videos for the last two days since I am almost finishing my finances degree and I stumbled upon this one and the concert, the friends and dinks and bars just made me so so so nostalgic and happy and the same time🥺

[@TheBullGangGeneral]

She is seriously beautiful.

[@Mokilla2525]

So are you

[@elissa_knapp]

Elena is one of the most genuine youtuber I can find!

[@lizzie6896]

You're 22 and already doing so much. Wow ❤ Love from India and here I'm about to be 24 and i still have to take permission for everything from my parents. We are way behind I guess to just go out of the house and get our own house and thinking to settle in NY is like the craziest dream to think of, not that we can't do it, but need a lot of money and all to just go for it.

[@mmllaagg]

Loved hearing your thoughts on money! I recently started to keep a money dairy and it’s great to see your spending all on paper, it can really add up!

[@Constantounette94]

I'm in my 4th year of college, and went to a new city. I worked all summer to have some money on the side, but I basically only use it for groceries and stuff like that. And like you, I kinda feel guilty when I spend that money on t-shirts, or more "random" things. But immediatly when I moved in my appartment, I started budgeting, and it helped sooooooo much with feeling less guilty about spendind money on things that I enjoy (like Christmas decor or notebooks) ! Anyways, great video as always ! Keep up the good work ! ♥

[@stinkygorl]

Love this video! I like how u explained why u were spending each, but I hope u don’t feel like u have to necessarily justify it to us. Girl if u r making that coin, don’t feel guilty for spending it!

[@happylife7542]

Girl. That is great. You are actually really good with your money. Proud of ya. Keep up with the good job.

[@MicaelaHoo]

I've watched a few of these and I must say I'm impressed by your spending habits. Most others I've watched spend way more! I love how you eat from home a lot. You seem like you have a good handle on your finances. :)

[@gracielyle2628]

I love this video! Really puts into perspective how much life in NYC costs, and how we can budget better here! I’m a student in NYC and am always trying to find ways to save $$.

[@jellaaybeaans]

The little fish are dried anchovies! They’re tasty on white rice!

[@jeannelle_]

your hair looks so soft & pretty!

[@neiladriangomez]

I love her when she said she do invest in health insurance and retirement, everyone should be like her

[@SarahSpurling]

I'd love for this to be an occurring series on your channel! Thank you for your content. I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving!

[@meganp340]

this is soooo helpful! I'm 23 and possibly preparing to move for grad school , so this is giving me a good perspective on what life would sortttta be like on my own :)

[@SupremeMaster-he4rc]

I liked all your outfits in this video, Elena. Great Video!

[@ClaireKatsos]

*I always enjoy watching g these videos even though I’d never do one cause I’m broke af ! But it’s just fun watching these*

[@xfactor1497]

Yes! Been looking forward to this one!

[@ohmyobrien]

I love your hair styled like that!! It threw me off when I saw it at first. Love your videos!!!

[@ElenaTaber]

ahahahah yay thank you!

[@rochile6001]

very relatable nyc week, great video! we have similar outlooks on spending

[@saraproblemor]

I was actually going to comment on your hair and then you referenced it! It looks great!

[@1pwellman]

I love this video! Can you make this a regular thing? Like once a month or something. It reminds me of Money Diaries from Refinery 29 and I love reading those.

[@ElenaTaber]

Omg yes I love Refinery 29 videos so much

[@alyshademartinez3759]

love this Elena!!!💖🌟

[@stephandden]

Both Graham Stephan and I are proud of the homemade avocado toast 🥑 and 20 cent coffees ☕️ great video ✨

[@ElenaTaber]

hahaha I am honored!

[@gen5828]

thanks for being so transparent. ive been considering moving to nyc after college but the cost of living scares me. your vlogs have made it seem more doable

[@trfreitas1983]

It is great to know that we don't need to spend so much money on basic things in NY! It makes me have some hope of living there someday! 😁🤗

[@gunlovingurls9200]

In my 20s I was all about travel and concerts, I don't regret a thing.

[@koolnerd103]

I’m pretty impressed by how frugal you are. Good job being financially responsible :)

[@lottis1675]

Nice to see someone else as frugal as I am :D SOmetimes I do think I limit myself too much but at the same time at other times I can buy things and experiences I really really like even if they are a bit expensive because I have money saved up.

[@maxxam1a]

i rarely watch new youtubers but ur cool af. v down to earth, and i like NY youtubers instead of la lmao. and u budget so well! go off queen

[@mariemijares]

I loved the hair at the end!!! 🔝🔝🔝

[@TheCheapster]

4/5 on the Cheap Scale! Great job and great video!

[@lotusssypringa]

I budgeted so strictly in my 20s, now at the end of them I can enjoy my discipline!

[@kenziedutcher4094]

love your hair like that!

[@sol12314]

this was the best video i saw in this trend, it was so realistic rather others being like oh i spent 20000 dollars a week

[@chlo2213]

so so fun!!!!! also your hair at the end is cute:~)

[@sofiamnesiac]

that’s definetely a lot of money! NY is so expensive. I live in Santiago de Chile and 281 USD is basically a month of rent. Living by myself on a student budget I spend 20-25 dollars weekly.

[@freyalagan85]

I love your hair half up!!

[@daniellacressmanthewriting750]

Love the hair!

[@jjnngo]

love this topic!

[@julisharuf]

Hello , can u do everyday makeup routine please 🥺🖤 ur makeup is so beautiful

[@dariakuleshova2753]

any chance you will be filming a hair tutorial sometime in the future? just loved your hairstyle in the intro part :)

[@UniverseHumanity1947]

Today I explore and got the best Vlog.. I love to watch and comment your videos. Your are such a skillful and resourceful personality. You should be in UNWTO to encourage others.

[@meganvirginia406]

thank you for the realness honestly

[@meghan11]

rewatching this video so i can like it

[@toribian98]

MY BUDGET QUEEN

[@emilyadamson3398]

Love your hair like that !

[@ElenaTaber]

heheh phew thank you!

[@ericahewson4439]

you introduced me to Johnny Utah and now Im obsessed !!

[@ElenaTaber]

AHHH love johnny! he was my most listened to artist on the year!

[@ericahewson4439]

@@ElenaTaber hopefully he will perform in Canada soon 🇨🇦

[@nourkabbanixo]

this is so cutie!! scared to see what mine would be lol

[@SH-cr3nu]

may ask where your top is from that you wore on thursday? i love it!!

[@EricaZetterquist]

im moving out soon and itll be my first time having to pay for everything myself im kinda nervous

[@SocialMonkii]

I don't know why but I feel so strange that we are the same age haha

[@hildashahab7213]

SocialMonkii same haha

[@KapeeshCIndy]

Saaaaaame

[@snippetsofpam184]

i would love an update on this for 2023.

[@lexijames4468]

how do you organize your spreadsheet for spending? super interested in trying that! :)

[@charly8647]

$281 turn into mexican pesos is $5,620!! wow, that´s a lot for a week hehe glad i live in México City :) cute vid!

[@sonamSelects]

Did anyone else get confused when it said Monday 2x? Ha

[@zhenz6425]

Namdo yes omg was waiting for Elena to correct it to Tuesday

[@chyannelee3074]

I think the air plane food you ate was anchovies lmao that's why 😂

[@wilbogdanoff8423]

Love this

[@jellybeans7854]

I love that blue mug you have, where is it from?

[@Bronnybronny]

You look gorgeous!!!!

[@JustinDykstra]

I was kinda shocked hearing about the concert lol then I remembered this was before miss Rona

[@hitxitcc]

Has anyone ever said you're a doppelgänger of Simone Giertz??? It's uncanny!

[@isssaaax]

would be curious to see how you set out your own finances spreadsheet :)

[@laurenrippy8266]

I realize this video is about a year old, but I'm curious where to find that sweater from Thursday with the red scalloped edges ❤️ it's precious!

[@CarlyBehrmann]

I love your rings! where are they from?

[@mollysullivan6414]

i live/work in manhattan and i REALLY try to spend less than $1200 per month. i spend $1500 even on rent/utilities which is wayyy too much for my liking

[@FtawUnique22]

Wow so pretty!

[@clairesunsten9455]

why are her views down so much? I've been watching since she lived in cali and I srsly don't get why she's less popular

[@peachesonmybelly]

Claire Sunsten I personally think part of it could be that her audience doesn’t relate to her videos anymore. I watched every single video of hers when she was in college because I also am in college but majority of her recent videos are not relatable to me. Could be like that for others too

[@kaitlynb2549]

@@peachesonmybelly I agree. I used to love her college videos but now I just don't find them as interesting / relatable. Of course her travel vlogs are gorgeous but I feel like they are more fun to make and experience as a vlogger than it is just to watch on KZbin. It isn't very enjoyable for me to watch someone else's vacation.. especially when that's 80% of their content ...

[@Californialover14]

Wheeeere is gorgeous striped sweater with the red trim from????

[@Jordan_Dale]

Where is your jewelry you're wearing at the end of the video from?

[@asofiad]

I'm 21 year old and struggled with budgetting. UGHHH. But hearing your method imma give it a try. Struggled with budgetting = I ALWAYS EAT OUT EVEN IN BREAKFAST!!! 😭

[@MrNikbert]

I don’t think I woulda graduated without Chegg

[@sydneyfinch5464]

Where are your 2 gold coin necklaces from that you are wearing in the end? I’m in love🤩

[@ElenaTaber]

ooo I'll add them to the description! One is from Daisy London and one is from Gorjana

[@sydneyfinch5464]

Elena Taber thank you so much!!

[@Neon2110]

That’s pretty good, I spent roughly 1.5k on avg per week

[@aalserihi2050]

How do you style your hair? or is it naturally styled like this?

[@marmalademol]

Literally can’t believe you’re the SAME age as me that’s mad

[@maevehind927]

where are your snake earrings from!!!!

[@amxranthine]

Where did you get those snake earrings?

[@saharhabibi6898]

I LOVE how realistic this was

[@crystalc1ear]

I can’t believe you’re the same age as me... I feel like a kid lol

[@ElenaTaber]

Same honestly

[@HollyGShoe]

Wait, how much do you pay your personal assistant, who brought you coffee? Shouldn’t that be part of your expenses?

[@MMarch831]

HollyGShoe maybe she’s an unpaid intern?

[@nataliepopoter3173]

where is your top from that u wore on Thursday?

[@caseymaree9082]

is this including all your monthly expenses you mentioned at the start? if it is that is so cheap wow

[@elianeround7166]

I’ve been lusting over the wing on Instagram for ages but they’re not near enough for me 😭 super jealous you’re a member haha is it as good as everyone says?

[@ElenaTaber]

It's honestly pretty great! It's been such a lifesaver for me to have a space to work and meet other like minded women!

[@NigelZhen]

i'm a new subscriber. keep it up

[@katiaberner5018]

so jelly u saw johnny utah

[@thaise.garciamillan7286]

hi, anybody know where the rusty orange sweater @ 7:24 is from?

[@carlostaubensee9984]

what is with not buying a subway ticket ? in germany it is called driving black, is this possible in nyc ? Because in spain you can jump over this ticket thing to.