NYC COST of Living 2022! | Can you afford this city??

We'll take a look at how expensive New York City is and break down Life in NYC in 2022. Is New York still worth moving to?
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[@HereBeBarr]

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[@messisteve6163]

The rent is expensive compared to what I pay in England. Good video, nice comparison on the cost

[@mooster1972]

Sushi box that your wife had looked good value..! Subway is a must n cheap for me when I visit for a week.cocktails shock me a bit on some if the prices in your videos..I did think jeans were a little less expensive mearly because of foke I know who gossip about cheap jeans in new york..

[@ak11472]

...Also, having lived for almost 24 years in this city, New York, in addition to famous skyscrapers, also has, architecturally, culturally, characteristically very diverse, interesting, beautiful places in Manhattan, Brooklyn and other areas. I rode with my bike in different places of Manhattan and Brooklyn, Downtown, Midtown, Upper West and East sides of Manhattan, one of my favorite places are "Gramercy Park area", Upper West side of Manhatten near to Central Park and few others places of Manhattan and Brooklyn and so on., and of course, there is only one New York in this world, but same time there are very difficult social-economic and other problems, both in New York city and in the United States of America in general, which for decades have been recruited for ordinary residents, the majority of the population of New York and the whole of the United States of America. New York is such an extent impossible expensive this metropolis is, metropolis of very rich people, a corporations, financial elite and the like., which means, together with all other things, problems, this city for a normal, good life is good only for the rich, for millionaires, and multimillionaires, even the most raunchy little apartment of some kind of dirty building, with cockroaches, with rats, and mice, is expensive for an ordinary person in New York, people survive, have very difficult social-economic, financial and so on problems, as well as in the United States of America in general, as a result of such a strong middle class, as the developed European countries have, the population of the United States of America does not practically have, therefore, serious social-economic, financial, health-insurance, political and so on reforms are needed, including, respectively in New York too...New York is an incredibly, unbelievably expensive city for the average person, for the majority of the population, for life. Also, in many places of the city there is a lot of dirt, also in subway stations with rats and so on., ...So, I mentioned about New York, good sides and bad sides and so on of this City, but New York is definitely a special city, Megacity, and whatever happens in the future, it will in any case remain a part of my life, I also took and made photo/ pictures from different places of Manhattan, Brooklyn during these years... Sincerely, Alex

[@rudyspective1870]

As the video goes on, I realize that the cost of living there is very similar to living here in SoCal. I could be wrong, or maybe depending on which part of the state or city. But if I can afford it here, hopefully I can get by in New York too. Thank you much for this update!

[@mariatolentino4516]

Rent is the only one. Pricewise, Internet in NYC, from what you indicated, is cheaper. Laudromat is the same if the prices haven't gone up here in PA. Food is about the same. Even the groceries (the salmon price is the same as here). But this price breakdown gives me a little peace of mind about my son (though he said things are more expensive in NYC. From what you have shown, however, I see them as the same, except for the rent.).

[@Carandiru1992]

I had a phone call from my credit card company. Stating that there was a charge of $100 dollars for a hotel room in New York city and I was asked if I made the charge. The first thing that came out of my mouth was , where in New York city can you get a hotel room for $100.

[@lohphat]

I'v said this before but for those who haven't seen the comment on other vids, living in a walkable city with 24/7 mass transit can eliminate the cost and burden of owning a car. I figure I'm saving $800-1500 a month (fuel, insurance, repairs, parking -- paid parking can be over $800 alone). In the 6 years I've been in NYC I've needed a car ONCE to drive out to visit friends in mid-state PA. You will be surprised how much a car costs not only in monetary terms but how much of your precious life is wasted sitting in it. Life is short, spend it doing things; at least you can get things done a laptop or tablet on commuter trains and buses. Many people don't keep a annual budget on a spreadsheet -- after I started doing that tracking all the things I spent money on (especially online purchases and subscriptions etc.) I found plenty of places to reallocate spending. I used to have a 72 mile r/t commute everyday in CA -- that averaged about $1200/month when everything was totaled up for the year for a car. No more of that in NYC. So now the occasional trendy $16 cocktail is ok -- but my local watering hole is pretty cheap anyway.

[@HereBeBarr]

Great point.

[@spoly8139]

Glad you enjoy the mass transit but don't stand too close to the edge of the platform!!

[@SharingtheRoad]

So true! It's amazing how cars can siphon off your ability to build wealth, and really are such silent budget-busters. When you factor in the cost of insurance, gas, repairs, etc, the cost per/mile is crazy!

[@lohphat]

@@spoly8139 34,000+ people die in car accidents every year in the US. Yes, it's sad someone was pushed in front of a train but it's comparatively rare and that's why it's national news. Imagine if the news broke every time someone died in a car accident. It would be the only thing on TV.

[@ariesmry]

It’s a trade off- the amount you are saving on car expenses, you are spending on rent lol

[@jefflaclaire2206]

I spent $5000 from my trip to nyc this past Christmas-New Years (9 days). $20 cocktails, $10 beers, $20 plates. But, it was all worth it.

[@HereBeBarr]

😙

[@thebuddhaspot5793]

I canunderstand that is what you tell yourself ,but trust me ,I'm fro NY , it's not owrth it .. NY is a weekend at best .. I can think of much nicer and more interesting places to go for $5000 . Like I said ,I'm from NYC and on a scale of 1-10 , I give NY a 2 .. My friends have been trying to get me to go out in NY FOR YEARS ,but I never make it . When I do go to the US , and to NY , I bypass NYC and just go to visit my Dad 2 hours away .. My friends can't even get me to go out in NY for a night ... I can think of better things to do ..

[@aptadpamu]

Thanks for covering this topic. $120 a week for groceries sounds reasonable. Like anywhere, cooking in is way cheaper than take out or eating at a restaurant. Though it's fun to find value places with good food in NYC. Jon has really helped with this endeavor.

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks!

[@stefan6412]

I rarely eat out because my wife and i like to cook and even with quality ingredients we spend less than half of what a decent restaurant costs. And a added bonus you have fun with your partner (talking and being silly) while preparing and cooking the meals.

[@taoist32]

So, $120 a week is affordable? You don’t spending $500 a month just on food?

[@girafferadiation]

bruh as a student in the UK I spend that much on groceries a month, NYC prices are insane😲

[@DreambudTechnologyAI]

ok

[@fear_not]

I'm a Londoner and just came back from NY few days ago. I was really shocked how cheap the subway in NY is comparing to London, but I was even more shocked to see how horrible, scary and dirty it is. Plus for 24/7 service but big minus that you never know when is the train coming and may spend ages waiting at the platform. In London we treat 3 minutes wait as unacceptable LOL

[@yvonneb2]

Love London. Especially all the parks. But prices are a bit crazy. So, I'm staying in NYC.😁

[@anamika511]

Lol..just got back from New York last week and had the same feeling..i never ever thought New York would be so dirty..it was a shock for me too

[@PositivityTriangle]

Got back last week and having been twice before was shocked at how dirty it was. It absolutely stunk! It made TFL look like the gold standard!

[@spicynomad]

its the same person commenting over and over again.

[@nomsantuli6023]

truss

[@darkwoodmovies]

Prices got insane in the post-COVID era. I've never seen it this bad. Rent is at all-time highs, no apartments available anywhere, listings are taken off the market before you even have a chance to see it... and everyday prices sky-rocketed too. It would be very difficult for me to keep my monthly budget (including rent) under $6k.

[@morpheusdorpheusorpheus]

What part of the city are you living in?

[@domonoswim]

I was literally watching your old videos this morning and googling “cost of living in nyc” when this video popped up on my feed. I’m moving to NYC this summer and your videos are so helpful, thank you!

[@jvega824]

4.99 for a Bacon egg and cheese got me messed up. I don't pay more than 3.00 at several delis on Staten Island lol

[@HereBeBarr]

Park Slope inflation

[@alisonthorn2573]

I’d gladly give up a car to live in nyc. Great town, great food, great entertainment. Unfortunately, we’re all feeling the increased cost of living right now. Thanks for a great video!

[@SharingtheRoad]

It's always interesting learning the in's and out's of what things cost in cities around the globe. Great share!

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks for watching!

[@Kim-km5xx]

I'm a born and raised NYer, and I don't see why anyone would want to live here honestly lol! But to each their own

[@apollo6333]

Born and raised and you never left and wonder why others wanna come ? Lol

[@bonniepwtf]

Pays to put the effort into cooking at home mostly & then treating yourself to the occasional meal out. I was surprised to see the grocery prices weren't all that much higher there. Enjoyed the video👍

[@HereBeBarr]

So true!

[@darrelllee2107]

Growing up, my family was dirt poor. My dad was a Baptist minister and we lived either in Section 8 housing or a parsonage, depending on where we were. In my adult life, I did take a job in NYC was we were actually able to live quite a comfortable life in NYC. Then I got to transfer to Texas and take my salary with me. But my heart in still in NYC. I would rather just be comfortable there than to live like a king here. We will see what the future holds but this I will tell you - if you can't be happy without money, you will never be happy with it.

[@koko_7]

wooooow ...i love the last sentence you wrote !! if you cant be happy with the money ...i ve same problem i live in cold winter state and am thinking to move texas for the weather there ..where you advice me to go .which city ..that has water around and not that exoensive ..i was thinking new york but i dont like fast busy practical life there ..plus freezing cold and living ina box apartment ...please advice ! my second choice is San Diego ..its so pretty too .thanks for yr advice 💥💥💥💥

[@Critical_moves]

THE GOD'S PLAN IS OPPOSITE OF HUMAN PLAN, WHERE EVER YOU GO ALWAYS THINK THAT THIS IS A GOD'S WELL NOT BY OUR WELL, human thinking is what they want in life but danger is always by their side, when GOD want you to move out that place there's is a reason for us why GOD PUT us in the safest place always remember that my brother and sister trust HIM you're in good HANDS

[@JamesThuppayath]

@darrelllee2107 what was your first job in nyc?

[@aminamorrison3099]

First of all, I love Adrianna's Happy Food Dance! That is so me!!! Food is life!! 🙃 This is spot on as for the cost of living. I moved to NYC in 2009 from Western NY and man was there sticker shock! I tell people word of mouth is important when apartment hunting. When you look online you see the average rent in NYC is over 3K but just like you pointed out you can find stuff cheaper (decent and safe neighborhoods) but you have to talk to people. I lived by the 30 day MetroCard, I remember back when the 30 day unlimited was only $89!!!

[@t.s.8128]

About the clothing: here in EU the retail price for a Levi’s jeans is 139 €. Same model in New York goes for $49. I even got it on sale for under $30. Amazing.

[@Marchant2]

I live in Dallas. Other than your rent, many of your bills are waaaay less than what I pay such as for electricity and mobile phone service. The electric costs go UP in winter down here because I'm like many here with electric heat. Groceries are comparable, but there isn't the fantastic restaurant choices here that are practically at your doorstep. Plus, you don't have car payments or car insurance, which is a huge savings for you. But the elephant in the room is taxes. There is no state income tax here, which is another huge savings for us. I imagine the taxes you pay are astronomical compared to what we pay un taxes Then there are the toll roads, which are EVERYWHERE in Dallas, and they add up. Bottom line, however, is there aren't the same level of experiences in Dallas that you have in NYC. That alone is priceless and, in my opinion, makes living in NY the better bargain.

[@HereBeBarr]

Interesting points, the rent is the crazy one here. I do value not having a car, it keeps you in shape too.

[@peterwelby]

The high income NYC residents pay most of the taxes

[@dianebaker5243]

Loved watching this .Thank you both for sharing this. 👍🥰🥰

[@antonioamaro9788]

Gas can indeed be very expensive in Europe, and so is electricity. But a 100 dollars for a pair of jeans isn't very clear. Yes, you can pay a 100 dollars for a pair of jeans, maybe if you buy them at Tommy Hilfiger or Calvin Klein, but in general, you can get pretty decent prices for clothing in Europe. In England for instance, a very good quality pair of jeans from "Next" or "Top Shop" can cost between £30 to £50. Keep up the great videos, love watching you!

[@Dasbullboll]

My rent is aprox $450 a month for a studio apt in a medium sized city in Sweden xD water and heating included in rent

[@justagurlllllllllll]

and how much is your minimum wage?

[@Dasbullboll]

@@justagurlllllllllll We dont have minimum wages, our unions are so strong its not needed

[@keithgupton9349]

Do you need a roommate? I can cook 🤣

[@brap242818]

Great video.. I like how it is very granular showing the costs of everyday NY life including grocery shelf costs...

[@JoseFlores-kl6jm]

Thank you Jon ! I know that if I move to NYC one day I need to have a stable job and I need to learn how to manage my money.

[@eastcoastmusicmachine7989]

Great video! I didn’t know there were ANY cocktails under $18 in the city, so that’s good to know

[@wallyg77]

For me prices depend on the boro you live/shop in, Br and Gap factory are my go-to's!

[@seldomseenkidjonathandoher7361]

Keep the amazing content up.

[@allane75]

I enjoy your "local" NY vids. they are fun.

[@mjmonkey8618]

Thanks for your video's, I would love to move to New York but unfortunately it will never be a possibility. Although I am visiting New York in February and the content you share is going to be a great help for me to have a great time, Keep up the good work.

[@MrZakatista]

Get a library card (just about any book or DVD you want) and use the NYC Culture Pass.

[@martinagajdosova5847]

This video is very helpful, thank you! I was wondering- with Adriana mentioning thrift shops - do you have any video regarding this topic or maybe you two can make a video of your favorite thrift shops, vintage shops? Greetings from Slovakia ♥

[@rapcollegesean6154]

Love the channel!

[@mentonerodominicano]

Loved Park Slope, stayed there for a couple days and it is indeed very centric, close to a lot of public transport and cool Brooklyn gems like Prospect Park and the Botanical Garden. I also really loved walking around and seeing those nice picturesque apartments and houses around Union St or the bustling and active 7th Av (loved The V Spot and Clever Blend). Very fun area for young couples and single adults. And the 7 day MTA pass is sooooo worth it if you are a tourist that relies on public transport. Get it! Get it! Get it!

[@RichPeacocke]

Biggest shock is the energy prices. In the U.K. we’re looking at £200 (about $250) a month for gas and electric over the next few months.

[@HereBeBarr]

wow.

[@eattherich9215]

@@HereBeBarr: prices have really gone but, but even single households like mine will be paying over £100 per month for gas and electricity during the winter period. I sent in my meter readings today am sort of dreading the bill.

[@ceciliaromia]

Great video! I would love to live in NYC, but it's unaffordable to me😔. Thanks so much, Adriana and Jon! I really enjoyed watching!!!

[@spoly8139]

With the rising crime, outrageous rents and inflated food prices I'm moving out of Manhattan next month. The city "ain't" what it used to be. I'm looking forward to some peace and quiet in Westchester but can still take the train into the city if need be!

[@HereBeBarr]

Gotta make the right decision for yourself!

[@yvonneb2]

It definitely changed so much. I used to love it so much. Not anymore.

[@millieromero410]

Westchester, Yes!

[@carle5538]

But if you are moving into a house in Westchester I hear that is expensive there too with those property taxes, unless you are from a well to do family.

[@therealhannahlee]

This is such a great video concept! I’ll never get over the price of cocktails here. Crazy! 😬

[@swst]

I tell you I live in Richmond Hill, Queens with 2 other roommates & I pay $660 a month. I get my groceries through Amazon Fresh & my ride into Manhattan is only 30 mins & I work in Soho. For someone who was born here & still lives here I think I’m doing pretty A-OK!

[@luisturaga1059]

Thanks for valuable information 👍

[@maril1379]

Excellent video ! Thumbs up ! Hands up!

[@TheBirdmanofCNY]

I've lived in NYC for 7 years but have always lived in upper Manhattan or Brooklyn. Moved to the East Village on a COVID deal and have been astonished at how different the everyday item prices are. Feels like a completely different city -- I paid $8 for a jar of storebrand mayo the other day! Def wouldn't be able to afford groceries if not for Trader Joe's and Whole Foods.

[@HereBeBarr]

Yeah, I remember Morton Williams n the village.

[@commonsense9494]

Go to cosco or bjs

[@TimTru]

Thank you for great video 📸

[@max-mkl]

Great insight for somebody that lives outside the states. The only thing I would say thats very subjective besides grocery shopping is the clothing prices, if you take products from well known brands like Nike Levis etc. prices are almost the same in Europe as well as the USA.

[@CommandoMaster]

Good info on prices.

[@Tofog22000]

Trinty Place looks like a place worth visiting. Great value for the rent you're paying in Park Slope!

[@LordBagdanoff]

I like your channel. Subscribed!

[@Anoneko1720_]

moving to Bayside soon Thanks for telling me on how exspensive new york is

[@David_10157]

Great video, Barr. All things considered, it’s roughly the same as any other major desirable city except rent. Rent seems to be just a bit higher.

[@Chancla196]

Some topics mentioned in this video compared to Europe: dental cleaning once a year for free, filling replaced covered by insurance, beer up to 4€, drinks ca 8-10€ (with a tip up to 10%), monthly subway pass 30-40€…

[@olevet75]

If you are ever in South Brooklyn please do your self a favor and visit Europa pizzeria on corner of 20th av and 65th street for amazing tiny crust basil oven in front of your eyes cooked pizza. And if you're up for sushi Tenzan (their sushi just melt in your mouth, best I ever tried in my life) on 18th av, Kun-fu on Bath av and Wassabi on 86th st for all you can it for buffet, also for authentic Chinese cousin Hand Pull Noodle & Dumplings House on 18th av, Liu's Shanghai on Bath av and New Ruan's on 86th st( try thier shrimp broccoli w/ white rise, ) those are the spots should not be missed by anyone! Trust me.. former 20 years south BK resident here

[@caddzzz]

im from south uk and gone to nyc its so dirty but rlly nice and i like the shops and the people

[@davidfaas58777]

It's Tuesday March 29th 2022 And It's nice to Watch your Videos

[@thegrantkennedy]

Lunch specials are a great way to save money in Tokyo as well

[@ashbon2009]

You exactly explain everything. I did to survive in nyc. It is not easy but since leaving, I say it not as bad with all that's happening with houses. Recently left nyc after being born and raised there. Miss a lot. Now anybody leaving, word of advise pick a location where it's central in another state. Cuz if u get a house and live, anywhere 5 miles or away from a local market. Best believe your first days on foot won't be like NYC. Many states are very car dependent and highways.

[@jimstephens5934]

Thanks very useful content, prices for alot of things seem comparable with UK prices except for rent prices WOW so expensive in NYC

[@HereBeBarr]

Tell me about it.

[@Espoboogie]

It's all about budgeting. No matter where you live. Bedugeting is key!

[@scoutandscooter]

We left NY last July to be closer to family (Oh, that was worth it!). Miss NY so much. Especially the recent E River Ferries (where were they 18 years ago?) We don't miss the co-op crap, or paying for doormen, or holiday tipping, or parking garage bills & don't miss neighbors unwilling to control their brats. However, grocery prices never seemed too out of line. We did have the choice of Fairway, Whole Foods, a fantastic corner market (Beyoglu) and one of the nicer C-towns. Also, Price Wise for toiletries,

[@rdean150]

Note that power bills can go much higher than that. I have a 750 sq ft apt in midtown with a pretty mediocre A.C., and during the summer my power bills regularly go over $200/month.

[@honorrolls5415]

That was a very interesting video . Going to watch again with my wife she will definitely be interested in the grocery prices. Only groceries we buy when we yearly visit is usually 40 to 50 boxes of Ronzoni. Can’t get Ronzoni brand pasta here Thanks again fun video Bill in Fort Wayne Indiana

[@abeeraali4498]

Hello I am your new subscriber, found your channel few minutes back. Very informative video👍 Thanks for sharing

[@annali8084]

I think aside from boroughs like Manhattan and Brooklyn, if you compare living costs to parts of Queens and the Bronx, they are a lot more cheaper. I live in north bronx and I think prices there are generally a lot cheaper than prices in brooklyn and manhattan. As for living in the Bronx, it depends on the area, but my neighborhood is really nice, quaint and safe and resources are very easily accessible still. The other boroughs are really great places to live too aside from manhattan and brooklyn!

[@pamgodsoe9076]

I lived in da Bronx too, loved it, many wonderful people, so many friends. We lived near Van Cortland, 238. Rent was so cheap, miss it so much. I now live in expensive California and have no friends, it is unfriendly where we live

[@angelmbrn]

I agree, I live in decent size 1 bedroom apt and its below $1400 w/ heat, water, gas included for utilities. Decent neighborhood, lived here for 14 yrs, yet I do want something renovated. Overall, my rent went up $400 since I moved here......got to count my blessings on that!!!

[@andriataylor4758]

@@pamgodsoe9076 This makes me feel kind of of good to hear. I'm moving to Brooklyn from Oakland. I was worried about the price as far as food. When I visited I felt like the grocery stores in NY were more expensive for fresh veggies etc.

[@andriataylor4758]

Really now. I was thinking Brooklyn was a bit safer due to all the murders going on in the Bronx as of late. Maybe I should reconsider boroughs.

[@angelmbrn]

@@andriataylor4758 do what you feel is best and research it. Travel to the neighborhoods your interested in and ask around online and elsewhere. I feel like northern bronx is decent.

[@dwaynewladyka577]

Thanks for sharing this. You have to look for deals, whenever you can find them. That's because costs are going up, with many things. I'm in Edmonton, Alberta. Jeans here can be quite costly. Certain clothing isn't that expensive, but that depends where you buy it. I've even bought new T-shirts for around $6. A good subway system is a good thing to have, because it makes accessibility to different places that much faster. A very cool looking restaurant, that used to be a bank vault. Cheers! ✌️

[@paolyozuna6220]

I'm staying in parkslope Brooklyn as well, cool! Yes NYC is very expensive

[@RealFighter12]

02:46 Stand by me. Love it

[@HereBeBarr]

Nice catch ;)

[@oscarconnecticut1460]

Nice and accurate video. I would mention, though, especially for those coming from other countries, that added taxes, fees, surcharges, extras and tips usually make things way more expensive than what they look at first sight. That way of pricing things shocked me when I moved to the US because you almost always end up paying more than what you think. This is especially true when drinking in a bar or eating out. Also, in my experience, groceries (fruit and vegetables, for example) are very expensive compared to other places . And, finally, medical expenses, which can be an extortion, even with good insurance. That said, I think you nailed it in terms of letting people know how much things cost in NYC. Overall it's expensive or vey expensive all around.

[@HereBeBarr]

Thanks great points

[@eattherich9215]

Ah, the added tax tripped me up everytime when I visited NYC. Here in the UK, taxes are rolled into the ticket price. What you see is what you pay. Sometimes the till receipt will break it down, but think that is more for the business. It makes no difference to the consumer.

[@dominikamihokova784]

This is what I absolutely hated whilst I was visiting! It is absolutely insane and I don't know why&how people are OK with it (not have it all included in pricing right away). I think this is only US 'issue'

[@valentinacardona173]

She is right, in my country we don't have subway so when I went to NY i loved it and I love to use it , but of course it is vert dirty and actually very expensive . Here the minimum salary is 250 dolars and 1 month of subway there cost $127 so it is hard to believe

[@Captain-Picard42]

Hello from South Africa, costs not bad, just that rental is crazy.

[@DetectiveMcGarnacle]

Great video. Nuts and bolts instead of a long monologue

[@mczeljk]

German here. The expenditure that shocked me the most was the mobile plan. $84 is mind-blowing. I pay €8 a month with a 10GB data plan

[@missycremin1579]

great video- and awesome tips thank you- Is Trinity Place restaurant still open?

[@alexwallace6120]

Thanks for another excellent video showing some things are expensive like dining and drinking out. That mixed drink was high $16.I wonder if the monthly subway fare is a bargain .Groceries seem higher but they are going up here in Connecticut.

[@phantastik3389]

I like that you go to the planet fitness near park slope. I used to go there.

[@tanyaodegova1285]

FiOS in NYC is amazing and more affordable than the rest of the country that doesn't have fios hookup. We used to pay about $85 per month for crappy spotty Time Warner internet. Many areas didn't have FIOS. Now, we had FIOS hookup in every rental we lived in. For remote workers this is very important. And it costs half now and very reliable.

[@HereBeBarr]

Wish we had Fios where I am!

[@tanyaodegova1285]

@@HereBeBarr I hope FIOS gets installed in more areas. 🙏

[@ChiSoul]

I live in Brooklyn and all we can't get in this area is Optimum and their service sucks. I wish FIOS was available to us.

[@WorldWideCynthia]

I agree - love my FIOS!

[@victoriarega7773]

You should use Groupon for your dental cleanings.

[@juliegreig2936]

We are about £100 a week for groceries, that’s for three of us and that includes lunch for daughter and I to take to school/work! Our fibre broadband (really fast) is £25 and that includes landline. Mobile phones (EE) are £7-8 each with 10mb data each. Chinese takeaway for three of us would come to around £20. Free dental checkups and a filling costs around £15 thanks to the NHS in Scotland! From where I live to travel by bus to Edinburgh is around 60 minutes and costs £6. I think we have it pretty easy here!

[@HereBeBarr]

Jealous of your dental care costs

[@eattherich9215]

@@HereBeBarr: once you reach 60+, routine dental care if FREE. A scale and polish will cost me nothing and a dentist who is registered with the NHS will provide cheaper treatment than going private. That said, finding an NHS dentist is not easy anymore.

[@FalconsEye58094]

I was there just a couple hours ago, I found one of those dollar slice places, and this one sold a whole pie for $8, you can't beat it

[@HereBeBarr]

Wait til next video

[@markwisniewski2227]

Still miss living in the Slope, but I live like a King upstate with that budget. It just depends on what is important.

[@yougetaspear7799]

You got the right faith and complexion for NY

[@ExacoMvm]

The Rent is insanely high, in Europe for about same apartment quality divide the cost by 5-10. The taxes are about same and grocery prices are like 2-4 times higher than Europe.

[@roscoemuttley]

130.00 for transit...i pay 400/mo for a car payment, 100/mo for insurance, so pretty reasonable. 20 for a gym is great, I pay more, and with pandemic, missed a bunch and gained 20 Lbs. NYC would have me walking everywhere, all the time.

[@spicynomad]

i live in manhattan/upper west side and what you do is look at the stores and compare prices when food shopping. boutique grocery stores are more expensive so find a chain store and do most of your staples there. for protein shop around. i get my salmon by the slab @7.99 to 12.99 a pound and yes its good. take the bus at port authority to walmart in seacaucus to get staples. take a suitcase with you.

[@robynjardine7236]

I’ve never realised you guys have some utilities included and the ones that aren’t are fairly low anyway. This definitely blunts the sting of your cost of rent. I live in Perth, Western Australia and have a power bill $585 for 2 months and water bill is $518 for 2 months (that’s just 2 utilities) although it is for a house not an apartment and it’s been an extremely hot Summer but still, I think NYC isn’t so bad now in comparison 👍

[@iamangiieee]

Adriana and I have the same happy food dance 😁 And we both live in NYC

[@franciscocolin2008]

I fell in love with this city and I'm well aware of the teacher shortage in that city, I'm kinda tempted to move, but you know we educators don't make enough to be independent in this city :(

[@RubyMVmistress]

Yup yup, same. I'd love to do that as well.

[@fernkitty]

Don't be so sure. If you have a master's degree, and some years under your belt, you could be in the 80K+ range. You just have to work on getting your NY State certification once there.

[@28alpaccino]

You'll have to find 2 to 3 roommates to pay for rent, ridiculous

[@aeve94]

Funny how you'd describe using the metro card 30-day pass as "serious commuters" 😅 I used to do this nearly every month for about 3 years (before covid ofc) and never thought anything of it since I work in the city and take the subway multiple times a day. Now in retrospect, I'm kinda reeling from from the insane expense 😶

[@HereBeBarr]

Serious commuters aren't as common in 2022.

[@aeve94]

@@HereBeBarr True

[@chiparnold8456]

For me it's worth it for the 7 day unlimited pass if I am going to be in town showing people around for at least three days. More than three days it's especially worth it if you are staying in Midtown or Upper West Side where I sometimes stay. Not having to refill your card or worry about it is a plus. If you leave town early and have some days left, hand the MTA Card off to a grateful New Yorker!

[@HereBeBarr]

Your last sentence, bam.

[@justagurlllllllllll]

@@chiparnold8456 so u would recommend the 7 day pass to someone who is staying only 3 days in the upper west side? that’s where i’ll be staying soon

[@michellemarie1197]

Just a tip for phone service, straight talk is pretty affordable because for unlimited data I pay $55 for a month of service and better yet no contracts!!!!

[@BoracayADMIRER]

A beer in a bar (7 - 12 dollars) Eating in a restaurant (no fast food) 40 dollars per person +++tips Stuff in drugstores e.g. shampoo or deodorants 10 dollars!! Just came back from New York yesterday. I live in Germany and due to the low EUR exchange rate to the US dollar I found almost everything expensive. But I fell in love with New York anyway!

[@georgiasmith7615]

I live in Washington DC. Rents are less expensive here, but the price of other things like groceries, coffee, drinks and restaurant meals are pretty much the same.

[@KayAnn2121]

Thanks for showing this. I live in north Texas in a major city. The costs that you and your wife spend per month are actually pretty similar to my expenses. I just happen to be in a house. So when you add the cost of my mortgage plus the cost of my vehicle with insurance and the costs of home maintenance, electricity, gas (not to mention gas for my car) I actually spend more than you do a month by myself. So New York is fairly reasonable.

[@HereBeBarr]

Yeah, it depends how you look at it!

[@austinbullock5841]

Inflation has sadly affected Canada too. Toronto and NYC prices are very similar right now.

[@mooster1972]

Hi.could you do either a 4,5 or 6 day itinerary for new york, stooping near maddison Square garden fir 6 days in July.. had a look at Sarah funks but its an ultimate guide. Looking for a mixture of cheap and also don't kind paying for attractions each day but planning a route fir each day ...many thanks..love your vids by tye way..keep up the great work!!

[@TripHacksDC]

Does NYC have much of a happy hour culture? Around here $9 for a beer with a meal during dinner is pretty standard but if you go to happy hour rather than dinner that's where the deals are.

[@HereBeBarr]

Big Happy Hour Culture! I should partake every once in a while.

[@peterwelby]

Yes and there are many bars with cheap drinks.

[@Privateuser9999]

Hi Barr next time you go to the best neighborhood in Nyc get off on Broadway N go to Costco in lic especially for salmon and liquor. Don’t need to be a member for the liquor shop but a membership is super worth due to grocery prices. It’s a bit of walk worth a monthly trip imho if you can get a car ride then totally worth a trip. Brooklyn has a Costco as well

[@HereBeBarr]

Great idea

[@pamgodsoe9076]

I completely miss NYC. We moved to California, everything is more expensive, rent, utilities, food, Caltrain. I loved using the subway, always had an unlimited card. I would move back but the rising crime is a little crazy. I moved from a part of Canada that had no train system, so I think New York subway is the best. We had a 4 bedroom in da Bronx for $2800/mth, close to many trains (1,4,A), now in California $4440/mth for a tiny 2 bedroom

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

Go to Taipei you guys would love it

[@christopheryasus3666]

90-120 a week for 2 at the grocery sounds like a deal. Stay thrifty. I wanted this episode to be longer! Nice relaxed matter of fact approach

[@honorrolls5415]

Yes some groceries astonishingly strawberries for instance we get two packs here for 5 dollars

[@karmadave]

Groceries are about the same here in the Bay Area. Fruits and vegetables are a bit cheaper, at Whole Foods, with an Amazon Prime membership.

[@brendad3570]

Wow on the price of strawberries and avocados!

[@ihavcandygetinthevan]

Thank you for the video Jon! We’re planning to move permanently to Bay Ridge area. Your thoughts on that neighbourhood?

[@HereBeBarr]

I don't know a ton about it. The biggest drawback is time to get to Manhattan is prob 45+ min.

[@PixelShade]

I have deeply optimized my living expenses in Sweden. Pruchased my 1 room apartment of 21sqm/226sqft (75 000$) in central Malmö (third largest city). This is what I pay monthly: Expenses (electricity, heating, internet, insurance, everything included into one bill) 190$ cell service 9.99$/m. Yup, that's it. I bicycle everywhere, and occasionally I pay single tickets to ride the train. I think it hits a pretty good middle ground. I have basically become financially independent without being rich. :)

[@romarssieverything9667]

Food?

[@chari---zard]

48 dollars for electricity?! idk man, but I spent in June around $320,was completely shocked by the prices (in other buildings I used to live the bill was around $120) so I had to talk to the landlord, because this was not possible. I usually unplug computers and everything and I was traveling for 2 weeks that month. so it was super shady but that was 1000sq foot loft I lived with my partner