Millionaire Reacts: What I Spend in a Week As A 23 Year Old in NYC

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[@ELLIOTCHOY]

i think graham may have inspired me to invest in a coffee machine… 🤔

[@PhineasCPR]

Thank you, Elliot. I was cringing the whole video 😂

[@ZhenYaoYin]

I lit up at 6:07. Nothing screams “NYC vlog” like a Jeff Kaale track. 😎

[@davidriadi7489]

get an espresso machine!

[@kcassiere817]

LMAO its Elliot

[@juancarloshernandez7304]

Elliot 🎉

[@ThirtyVirus]

considering that I cook my own meals this lifestyle looks insane

[@goduxunike]

Every time I am invited to for dinners and such I get a bit upset because I can never justify the (only) 40 euros I spend for the meal. But unfortunately, my peers don't seem to be interested in any other plans besides restaurant and go for drink.

[@dhafiansuhartono8668]

Lmao facts, other for socials or trying new foods, i only go to restaurants for something i couldn't made or the dish is not worth the effort (ex: homemade ramen, nah don't even bother)

[@clutterreductionjunkremoval]

@@goduxunike I sometimes eat a meal before going out and just get something small to eat.

[@PineappPae]

i know! i get wanting to eat out all the time but my best meals are the ones i literally make at home 😭

[@wade9271]

Did not expect to see you in here lol

[@grub7257]

the one pro of his always going out for coffee (specifically him/ others with the same job) is that it gives him a new and different backdrop for video segments in his vlogs and good places to meetup with other youtubers. especially since he lives with 2/3 other youtubers

[@a5193]

Never thought of it this way but you’re right.

[@golbinnom]

exactly. if he did it at home he'd have no content

[@PinkInTheDiamonds]

That guy described getting groceries and having to cook as some huge ridiculous labor. Just because you buy groceries doesn't mean you have to cook a big meal all the time. There are way too many options out there.

[@tracy_ragland]

Yeah u just gotta do it simple Once u figure that out, you’re golden 👌🏻 Highly recommend Budget Bytes’ recipes. Cheap, healthy, and simple.

[@ashispandey2170]

And if he have made coffee at home, he would have saved much more time from walking to a café and waiting for the coffee, coming back home… and of course money

[@anthonyir3408]

The thing is, me coming from Washington DC the average person working 60+ hours a week. Cooking is a hassle for the city life.

[@giorgosmath]

What I love about graham is that he actually appreciates the quality that some prices have to offer instead of trying to downplay it , but he just knows there is a cheaper solution that would save lots and lots of money , but great attitude

[@peterchin7796]

mmhmm, I like that approach, sensible analysis

[@shockcityrocker]

As someone who has become pretty well off financially- I STILL don’t live like that in NYC, not because I can’t, but I have something in me that inherently will not allow me to literally waste money. I cook at home every day, and honestly, it’s better. It’s healthier & you don’t have to deal with people & trains, taxis etc. And it’s actually fun. There is no coffee worth $6. There is no beer worth $10. There is no dingy “room” in NYC that’s worth paying for the “atmosphere”. It’s all a bunch nonsense.

[@lorenebonsu146]

The truest comment ever

[@matchatneko4956]

that 23 boy either got rich parents, or he made lot on KZbin.

[@hc661]

@@matchatneko4956 probably a mix of both

[@somethinelse0930]

Preach !!!!

[@EarthwalkerEst]

true, they're a bunch of pansies

[@BarbellFinancial]

Living in NYC is like dragging around a bowling ball while trying to sprint toward your financial goals.

[@TT-by7tv]

Amen to that GET OUT!

[@mystic-pubgmobile3665]

Facts

[@MrZV-AUS]

That’s why you roll the ball

[@sexytechreviews_]

I was able to make the most money and enjoy a lot of free events when I lived in NYC. DC is the opposite. Nothing is free and everything is a grind. If NYC gets safer again, I'd move back in a heartbeat.

[@sawyerdiamond2651]

@@sexytechreviews_ NY is still safer than most of the 2000s, plus most of the places in this country.

[@thechrisverhoeven]

Elliot just tricked you Graham. He even mentioned you in the description. He specifically made this video to upset you and knows it's getting views, lol. Good on him.

[@alexk1418]

what I was thinking, prob spent $700 that week to get double that from this video alone

[@thechrisverhoeven]

@@alexk1418 yes, talking about great business investments. lol. That means if Graham's fans actually go over to his channel and watch his video. Remember the video from Shelby Church, where Graham's reaction video of hers made more money than her original one?

[@DetectiveConan990v3]

@@TL-si2ic like true business men

[@mar_man813]

I agree with Graham on delivery mostly, but in NYC it's different. Most of the places within delivery range are also only a 5-10 min walk. You don't save that much time by ordering delivery. I'm with Elliot on this one... don't deliver in NYC. Go walk down the block and pick it up.

[@nicki3549]

This does not apply for all of NYC.

[@shredder807]

@@nicki3549 Of course it doesn't , Sherlock!

[@nicki3549]

@@shredder807 some people don’t know the real NYC Sherlock bye

[@michelletran2637]

Hes young, living in nyc, and making his own money. I try not to judge how people spend their honest money as long as its not on stuff that could harm themselves or others. Graham Stephen gave constructive criticism while yall in the comments are super judgy.

[@lyl3645]

Now I’m back to the office, I feel bad spending $12-14 on lunch. Spending $100/day on food for one person is crazy.

[@maeganfruto2874]

That's like a month's worth of groceries here in the Philippines.

[@unstoppablerunner1836]

@@maeganfruto2874 almost same for me from India

[@bonkiman]

@@maeganfruto2874 yah. Burn poor

[@surakuvliegendefiets6226]

I live on 80€ a month in a relatively expensive country TT they’re just wasting money

[@anabettencourt6943]

$750 a week on mostly food (minus the $350 in expensive clothes). Moral of the story: QUIT YOUR JOB AND BECOME AN INFLUENCER SO YOU CAN CLAIM ALL THESE AS BUSINESS EXPENSES!

[@jomawatson]

😭😅😅

[@magic_fruit_bat5003]

He’s like an adult baby with unlimited credit - sleep, wake up, poop, eat; and repeat. That’s the life!

[@macarari]

You said it! He's a baby!

[@YujinKwon]

LOL thats my dream goal adult baby.

[@Ghosty716]

@@macarari how? Jealousy is sad

[@alexk1418]

its not credit, its his own money

[@macarari]

@@Ghosty716 no sweety is not jealousy, but of all of us have a reason to be here in this world. Seeing someone that has no ambition, is not accomplishing anything, his life goals is getting expensive iced coffee? This guy seems that has no maturity, if he gets married at this time has nothing to offer. In other words, he is just a waking bobblehead and I'm NOT jealous of that. I'm more concerned that someone like this is what some people are looking up to and THIS "IS" OUR FUTURE.

[@joctheaquarius388]

Elliot wrote that Graham would be crying rn and it's because he knew his constant coffee runs would be triggering. He was right. Great video, Graham. I'm "crying rn" with you.

[@mr.financial]

I just love your reaction videos to these kind of videos. Pure, wholesome entertainment 😂

[@syeda727]

Loving the content as always Graham! Ty for all the finance & life tips brotha

[@thejoshpaul_]

The crossover we all needed! Btw, the definition of Jealousy is feeling or showing envy of someone or their achievements and advantages. Just wanted to put that out there after reading some of the comments lol

[@peterchin7796]

randomly came across your show, now I'm a regular audience, thanks for the quality content!

[@xanderdumas1682]

Saw this vid and honestly, NYC is about Coffee and Food. As a single person I spend around $150 per week on food. When I use to buy breakfast and lunch at work, I was spending $200 a week. NYC is super expensive. Unless you want some fast food, most other things are $$$.

[@fdoctor79]

Yay! Elliot is such a kind-hearted dude!

[@willkeating461]

Can we all appreciate how graham knew the cost of the coffee and Avacado toast 😂 he’s watched enough of these

[@makigee]

Omg I was waiting for this to happen!!! Graham × Elliot👏🏼

[@omnientertainment5852]

But would you ship it?

[@Isabella-nm3on]

He really said “Someone out there is making $7/hr” 🥲🥲 It’s me. I’m someone. That matcha latte is an hour of my blood sweat and tears 😭

[@ashleyatkinson5363]

More than an hour after you factor in taxes and deductions. Your take home pay is less than $7 an hour

[@KierMailan]

Underated comment 😂

[@onlyyou200548]

You will get more some day!

[@heyitsjay1919]

I’m glad you earn 7$ hr i know it’s different for every country - in my country the low income is $10 a day

[@heyitsjay1919]

But if it’s considered low for earning 7$ an hour for where you live- vey sorry and you will definitely earn more in the future!

[@berniezhong]

Been waiting for this one, glad to see its finally here

[@rachellelui]

IVE BEEN WAITING FOR THIS ONE

[@peacefulhideaway]

This is the first time I watched one of your videos and it was so much fun! Best commentary every! 😄

[@Tashas_Travels]

I was 😂😂😂😂 so much when graham was asking : What does he do all day, he just wakes up and eats, moving from one breakfast place to another 😂😂😂.

[@dannyare5515]

5:32 graham is the king of being funny when he's not trying to be. This part had me loling

[@FinancialFreedomMadeSimple]

Thank you for sharing Graham

[@nsebast]

As a fellow East Asian and looking at the crowds he hangs out with. I can tell he has rich parents plus he's making money on his own. Hence that kind of spending habits.

[@elianpeguero17]

He doesn’t have rich parents lol, or at least as far as I’m aware, he build his way up, don’t judge him with just this one video

[@matthewsimbajon8840]

@@elianpeguero17 He literally went to Vanderbilt for college, an expensive and prestigious college. His reaction on how much food cost to him: " It's not that bad " for sure indicates he isn't just some person that made his way up. He is definitely a person of rich parents and a rich family

[@nsebast]

@@elianpeguero17 It's not a sin to be born with rich parents.

[@elianpeguero17]

@@nsebast never said it was 😂

[@elianpeguero17]

@@matthewsimbajon8840 you can go to Vanderbilt and still not be rich 😂, and I never said he was dirt poor either, just that’s he wasn’t rich

[@Pintexx]

You can literally buy a really high end 200$ coffee machine and make your own coffee that’s cafe quality and save thousands of dollars in the span of a few years. Pains me seeing that folks like Elliot spend 1500$ a year on coffee 😭

[@caitlingaffney4097]

As an Australian I will never understand the concept of coffee creamer... this is why milk exists lmao.

[@egm5278]

Lmao same thoughts from someone living in Europe. Why would u use some artificial crap when there is plain milk?

[@YourFriendlyBarista]

As a Mexican American I always take my coffee with milk, sugar as well if I want some sweetness that day

[@lorenebonsu146]

It's thicker and makes the coffee have a nice mouth feel; also its often infused with some flavor like vanilla, or hazelnut, or something.

[@ricardoelizondot]

Americans love their creamers, the rest of the world prefer milk 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@joshh.9195]

Lactose intolerance

[@mrhuangsta]

95% of people will not spend $100 a day on food 🤣

[@314jeepsnmopars3]

Many people don't even make $750 a week... Jesus...

[@xplicitgoofy1015]

Yeah plus that’s just on food lol imagine how much rent he has to pay especially living in Manhattan

[@emablazina1288]

So what, he obviously has a lot of money. He earned it himself, he recognised the opportunity with KZbin and Instagram and made a very good living out of it. I watched some of his video where he mentioned that he had like a dollar on his account, and how he invested all of his money in to Harvard video etc. I agree that he spends money on ridiculous things but obviously he can.

[@314jeepsnmopars3]

@@emablazina1288 I'm not saying everyone can't spend their money how they please I'm just pointing our how so casually someone can spend the type of money most Americans don't make in a week on coffee, food and clothes. Idk as someone who isn't high on the food chain of income it's just crazy a KZbin can just casually live like that. Lol

[@aliframdani_]

even a month.. I'm crying rn

[@katieh1752]

Graham I want to see a week of frugal cooking&grocery shopping done by you!

[@ss-mu3xn]

I was waiting for this one!

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

I pressed the like button. You don't realize how fast you can spend money. It goes fast but seems forever to save.

[@TheGrahamStephanShow]

It goes quick!

[@stephaniestudies2147]

oh my god I've been waiting so long for this crossover!

[@therainbro]

Heyyy, never thought I’d see Graham react to Elliot Choy

[@darleneatkinson6730]

Graham, this videos causing me to laugh it is so funny. I been tracking my spending for 25 years I use up $184 dollars per month on food.

[@rachellelui]

the crossover i needed

[@potatophitness4481]

I mean if you're worried about time and money, you could always batch cook one afternoon and then store it in the fridge... I agree that at a certain point there is a lifestyle inflation and that time is better spent elsewhere . Lowly plebeians such as myself can't relate 😅

[@lidyasolomon5557]

Bruh wtf. I Instacart groceries. I take about 15 minutes to makes my meals on average. I’m cooking cooking it’s like 30 minutes and it’s therapeutic. You’re justifyinggg friend!

[@Christabelthemedic]

To say I was waiting for Graham to do this video is an understatement! I am glad he pulled through!

[@IntroSiri]

love Choi Boi, was waiting for this video.

[@potatokiu9977]

Actually meal prep gonna make cooking much faster, usually I just stir fry or cook soup, put things I already chop and add some seasoning and voila its done :)

[@edwardlin]

The video I've been waiting for 😂

[@dusk5956]

5:27 Elliot’s explanation of why he drinks so much coffee immediately made me think of Graham😂

[@Lindseyhannah1995]

You need to do Michel Janses video!! “What I Spend in a month as a 20-something living in Austin.”

[@adrivoid5376]

I was raised with home meals every night, and so when I left home I also just cooked every night. It honestly confuses me when thats ‘too much’ like Id rather not pay $25 for what I could do myself

[@NicksDynasty]

We are still waiting for Living on $51k in Michigan and Ohio. It was a fun story..

[@TheGrahamStephanShow]

Ok!

[@NicksDynasty]

@@TheGrahamStephanShow Thank you

[@leetcodeking4859]

My favorite Graphan Stephen reacts.

[@nestam6844]

I have been waiting for this videos since watching Elliots video.

[@zanetakwilson5873]

Those coffee prices are more expensive than where I live...Iceland 😅 and that's very VERY rare to find more expensive price elsewhere

[@danpram1095]

I live in NYC...I spend a fraction of this and I don't even really put much effort into saving money. This one hurt to watch

[@jonathanjeong1635]

Was waiting for this

[@TheGrahamStephanShow]

Enjoy!

[@GELSHAVLOG]

Hahaha that;s what I love when watching Elliot's videos, he loves coffee!!! He tours his viewers around NYC just to drink latte! LOL

[@RebornTV100]

Nice Saturday afternoon video!

[@TheGrahamStephanShow]

Enjoy!

[@GracieChapmanYess]

in college my girlfriends and I would have family dinners, person hosting cooks (I almost always did I freaking love cooking) everyone venmos host $3-4, and you end up with a high quality but cheap meal with usually left overs. plus drinking your first few drinks at home saves you so much money

[@kayleighmarie1411]

I wish I hadn't learned about that lobster hotdog today because 😮🤤. If I can find an excuse to pickup lobster at Walmart I'm making some

[@albertorama8262]

Great video. Have to say that I spend half of his week budget in my hole month food and coffee. I can only imagine all the stuff I could do with an income similar to his

[@corymateo15]

I was waiting for this 😂

[@muratovyc]

His video should be called "Customer of a Coffee Shop Simulator". Love Elliot, one of my favourite KZbinrs

[@misslyenastrama]

blue bottle coffee is the ISH tho. you gotta try it at least once!

[@TheAwsomeguy99]

The rent for the Soho apt is closer to 10k a month

[@mr.d-]

Hey Graham, I just had an Idea, Why don't you make a "What I spend in a week as a KZbinr in Las Vegas" video !!!!! ... Going to cheap places to eat out, investing money, washing clothes during off-peak electrical hours, etc etc etc

[@amberhuseth7968]

Sometimes I go into the office on weekends to work so I can have free coffee because $.20 is too much. And it gets me a few hours of productivity…

[@ebutuoy0312]

I saw one of his vids and he explained when he was young, his parents were struggling to survive in America since they were the first generation of his family who immigrated and were on food stamps, so, probably Elliot finally relishing his life by not caring how much he spends per a week or month since he works as a trader and software engineer (sorry if he wasn’t)as well as a KZbinr who got over a million subs. So, maybe let him be until he grows and learns life lessons (For me, going cafes over 3times a day is too much😅)since it’s his life and I’m actually pretty much motivated by watching his videos cause he earns it, by not relying on his parents (I assume)even sometimes it’s totally different perspective he has since he’s a gen-Z😅❤

[@karthurh]

"What does he do all day? All he does is eat and repeat" Literally me👀👀👀👀

[@mcmaschio]

You know is a good video from the thumbnail itself ..$10 coffee?😱

[@madhav3591]

He’s helping keep all cafes/restaurants in business

[@lenardandreicapio9055]

Hey you mind reacting to Shevon Salmon’s what I spend in a week?

[@annsmith9424]

Dang, he is spending $36,000 a year on food. That's a lot of peoples whole yearly salaries. I have a family of three and we no where near spend that much a week on food. Jeez.

[@PhlBrs]

Actually $300 were clothes, so $450 a week on eating out or $23.400 a year. Still a lot

[@animiteva6122]

Graham, I LOVE your videos and I totally agree with everything you say. As a person who is trying to save some money, your tips are really helpful. However, I am just thinking that not everyone really HAS to save money - I mean, if this guy is making, let's say 20K a month and spends 5K between rent and groceries, he probably doesn't have the need to cut costs that much. With certain income tresholds, I guess they can easily spend a lot and still save a lot. Unfortunately, not in my case though.

[@Julie_LP]

yes! agreed

[@brittbyler1092]

that breakfast bowl looks good and cheap compared to the 19 bucks paying for the big breakfast with hotcakes by the grandcanyon.

[@baileyvanburen4646]

Ayyy I love Elliot’s channel!

[@TheGrahamStephanShow]

Awesome!

[@jacintafaaz6050]

Just so much consumption in one vlog I feel abit sick and at the same time I’m inspired to take a look at my own wasteful money and time spending.

[@valentinasmall1403]

Mr Graham Can you start saying to drop a like before inclining the phone to watch your video bcs I am guilty of forgetting to like your Videos when it's full screen

[@andrei4762]

How about inviting Elliot on the podcast ? 👀

[@jeffrounsville4961]

Great video

[@Ladysolitude24]

I can’t talk about him spending money on food. My family does the same thing. We rarely cook at home anymore. I think we work so much and have too many food options in NY that it is easy to eat out. I live in the suburbs so eating out for me on Long Island is probably not as expensive as in Manhattan. I would have to cook if I lived there.

[@kthename08]

Your jokes have me hollering Graham 🤣 😂

[@polishman4168]

Wow I make around 120k in california , and this food budget is insane 😅 I mean don’t get me wrong I love me some fancy good food every once in a while but I sure as hell wouldn’t be going to a cafe for it 😂😂

[@stevereno]

At 7:33: Graham… YAWN! Priceless!

[@soulninjadev]

dude the minute i saw elliot's video when he posted, i knew you'd also make one lol

[@8084aly]

Wait I’m so early to this video, Hi Graham! … from my office in NYC.

[@chidumebiudeze6736]

This guy is something else 😂

[@gustaffndalo]

I'm the persona Graham is talking about.... $7 an hour😂😂.

[@Courtney-Alice-Gargani]

He spends money likes it's nothing. Kinda hurts watching. I am frugal and wouldn't spend this money on food. INSANE Imagine when he needs emergency.

[@saddestnoodle7029]

Elliot spent more on a Wednesday than I do on groceries that lasts me a week and a half 😭

[@Matt_Bowden]

Graham absolutely violated Elliot by replaying that "rise and grind" alarm title clip XD

[@jb2940]

His obvious shortcomings is costing him a fortune

[@z.k.7472]

Bro spends my whole part-time monthly income on food in a week😂

[@jimmyku5070]

I drink coffee maybe once a week. Nothing but water for me baby haha. I love these videos

[@Jill_Horvath]

Cousins Maine lobster is sooo good!!

[@dawson9736]

Graham he does make his own clothes! Technically speaking. He has his copyright clothes brand :)

[@lb1839]

You know you're rich when you order breakfast before checking the prices 😅

[@IsaacTsymberov]

Graham really called a lobster roll a lobster hotdog...

[@cndcryptonewsdaily1642]

😂

[@AriTriesNewThings]

Lol Graham, this is how young folks LIVE in NYC. This is what we do. Lmao 🤣 that's why we're all broke BUT healthy AF!

[@Smellyfupa]

i keep hearing the coffee thing but whenevr i get coffee ( which isnt everyday like a lot of ppl ) i just get a shot of epresso for 1.50$