What I Spend in a Month Living in NYC

[@MikeLaBelle]

Also, to the gym membership & then also the “renting” with roommates. Over the years, I’ve known a lot of people that paid for the expensive gym membership so they could use the showers & bathrooms in the luxury gyms since it was an upgraded experience compared to their own apartment situation

[@ChinaDollTravels]

$275 per month just for the gym is a lot! 😮

[@Hammadali-cu2zr]

Yeah..that's someone's yearly membership cost lol 🌝

[@FloriTravels]

$26 per month at GO GYM in Chiang Mai, Thailand

[@yougetaspear7799]

And Chinadolls is my type 😘🤗

[@rugpull2109]

That's because he can afford it and doesn't want to go to a shittier low class gym.

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

Agreed. I spent only 26 bucks a month for a planet fitness membership.

[@GabrielDeSanti]

It is crazy how fast everything adds up. I’m always blown away

[@Tofushoots]

It's expensive to live almost anywhere these days. It's getting crazy. So may as well live where you want and just adjust life best you can.

[@torrextorrextorrex]

4000$ for one room is just wild lol

[@gildisc9759]

New Yorker here.. born n raised in North Jersey but live in midtown. This is very realistic. One of the things I tell everyone is that even making 100k (6 figures) isn't enough to comfortably live in New York. Brett just popped out a modest 5700 per month and 100k after taxes in New York City comes out to about 5500/month. I know people who easily spend 8-15k per month in New York.

[@Movieman1965]

No doubt NYC is very pricey! But, what other city in the world has so much to do for everyone? Plus, you really don't need a car! As long as you can get that $150K a year job you are all set! If you can't get that kind of money then I guess you will have roommates! Problem solved.

[@zacharystruble6439]

I get paid like 4000 a month... what the actual fuck?! 1500 a month for rent for a 5 bedroom house, 2 bathrooms full basement, full yard. New York sounds horrible considering the prices! That's fuuuck. I get paid 4000 a month and still have enough money to put away 1000$ every 2 weeks in savings

[@BlkDiesel]

Would you like to share where you live, that would be nice to know?

[@ChineseCow709]

@@BlkDiesel id also like to know lol

[@truthseekingtroll3575]

Where do you live?

[@zacharystruble6439]

@truthseekingtroll3575 I live in small town saskacthewan. 🇨🇦 Nothing bad against new York though other then their state government. I'd love to visit eventually, I would just hate to pay them prices!

[@ChineseCow709]

@@zacharystruble6439 I live in Vancouver. I hate the cost of living here. I'm definitely going to move back to my home city Edmonton one of these days. Prices aren't as good as smalltown/rural Saskatchewan or Alberta but it's better than this shit hole lol

[@jackattack3408]

Thanks for keeping it real in this video. I’ve been a student in nyc for 5 years just graduated and am planning on living on a much lower monthly budget. He is right. It is possible. And he is right, his total is much more realistic. Guys nyc is crazy expensive until you move here I don’t wanna be hearing nothing about the prices he is mentioning. It is just plain expensive. The trade off is your personal life is likely to be amazing in nyc, the best people in the world are here. Peace and love always.

[@HussainAl--Khalil]

Great video. I know it may seem like a lot but when you factor in how much you're potentially making you're doing fine and within your means. Would be interesting if we saw a video that showcased what you make in a month. Maybe not exact numbers for privacy reasons but showing what a scheduled month of work looks like. Think it cold be great from your fans who are also up and comers to see. Appreciate the content.

[@SociallyChrissyTV]

That would be so cool.

[@cephinisemodestin3348]

How did you come to this conclusion? He never talks about how much money he makes. For all we know, he could have absolutely no savings and just make enough money to live month to month.

[@HussainAl--Khalil]

@@cephinisemodestin3348 he mentioned it a few times In previous videos. He definitely isn’t living paycheck to paycheck. My post wasn’t necessarily about his income but how his schedule is structured to facilitate his income.

[@nativenewyorker9957]

Brett- I beg to differ. Nyc native, 53+ yrs. My rent for my real 1 bedroom in a very desirable part of Manhattan in an amenities bldg is ½ your rent. Remember the avg ny’er doesn’t have 2 terraces on a high floor, high rise bldg.

[@EatinGoodOsrs]

I agree, I just moved to the east village this month and I pay 2700 for a 1 bedroom that I’m sharing with my gf. When he made the comment that 5700 a month is average for late 20s, early 30s it made me realize this guy clearly came from a good family and doesn’t know what reality is. The average mid 20 year old does not make 100k a year.

[@robyn_southafrica]

Watching content creators living in NYC in different financial phases with different yet similar lifestyles is so interesting 😊 these types of videos are quite interesting to watch 😀😀

[@michaelbowers3946]

Don't forget what a wise person once said of food, "You can pay the farmer today or pay the doctor tomorrow." Paying more money for healthier food will serve you better in the long run. Medical bills will cost you far more than a grocery bill ever will. You can cure and even treat/prevent almost any chronic illness with a healthy diet. You make super awesome videos keep it up Brett!!

[@AlexandraRobinson]

Brett is a KZbinr, entrepreneur, and now actor. Respect 🫡

[@rlixofficial]

just subbed to you!

[@SuperSeahA]

This was interesting. I’ve been tabulating my costs for the last 2 years. Went to NYC a few times but Nov 2021 was the only entire uninterrupted month of being there and I spent $3375 - all in, stayed at a room in an Airbnb. Probably not doable anymore in 2023!

[@TerryAnnOnline]

I thought it was gonna be worse. Don’t live in NYC but you just hear how crazy expensive it is.

[@halfeatenchickensub6387]

Man opened with ' i spend $275 on gym when it could cost $15' and i instantly dipped lmaooooo

[@MiguelHernandez-xr5nf]

Me living in Shanghai with my girlfriend for less than 800 dollars per month including rent, food, transportation, etc... 😂

[@yogiibodullayev2747]

Shanghai that's why it's cheaper. He's living in New York one of the most expensive city

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

800 dollars in Shanghai is cheap for Americans, but expensive for someone who lives in Shanghai or any part of china.

[@UnitedThrive]

Citizens in china don't get paid much if you're American with US money it's cheap there

[@Galbra1th]

My monthly coffee expense was crazy too, especially after I started going into the office every day. But in the last month I got the Pret coffee subscription and it's been a game changer. Costs ~$40, and can get up to 5 coffees a day! I'm addicted!

[@jessm.porthos]

The almost 12 bucks for eggs hurts my feelings lol

[@anthonymonterosso7472]

Fr. In Japan, we got 20 eggs for $2 lol

[@FennyNovyane]

That's whole foods eggs tho. I'd never buy eggs there. Ever. It feels like robbery

[@techhabits.]

@@anthonymonterosso7472 where at?

[@anthonymonterosso7472]

@@techhabits. Shizuoka

[@sunangel-rivka]

I literally saw these very same brand of organic eggs in my Walmart in Oregon for $5.66. Like 2 hours ago.

[@Kareem13_]

Cash Jordan my favorite KZbinr 😂 Great to see the collab 💯

[@taylorking7135]

Finance king and youtuber extraordinaire! Ft. the legend Alexandra Robinson

[@jmartlncln]

Definitely e-bike was my best investment! I lived in another major world city for almost a decade before NY and the subway was way cheaper, nicer and more frequent, so $2.90 seems crazy to me if you're not commuting too far. You can pay off the bike/scooter in less than 2-years if you commute regularly.. and feel way better everyday. Just ride careful!

[@jamesslate6664]

The cheapest grocery options in Manhattan are Trader Joes, Whole Foods, and if you want to venture outside of the borough, there's a large Target with groceries in Brooklyn. Whole Foods may not seem like a bargain, but when you compare it to small mom and pop bodegas, it's actually quite reasonable, $12 eggs notwithstanding. The thing about Trader Joes is their universal pricing system. The price you pay in Manhattan is the same as what you would pay in any other city where they have outlets. The checkout lines can be long, especially for the stores in Union Square, Chelsea, or UWS, so it's best to shop in pairs. One person gets in line with the cart while the other person shops the store and brings items to the cart.

[@nativenewyorker9957]

There is also an Aldi at 117 east side at the east river in the mail. Fabu prices

[@KarLArschaffe]

We usually do Amazon fresh. Delivers all to your doorstep at the time you want, and the total price is like 75% or so compared to whole foods.

[@AlexanderBlack1]

His egg example is misleading, because he specifically took expensive eggs off the shelf. You can get the Whole Foods branded eggs for similar prices to Trader Joe’s eggs.

[@elenael8958]

The cheapest lol?These are the most expensive ones in Chicago :).

[@Bachconcertos]

I make my NYC coffee at home - if I am out I buy from a coffee cart only $2.00 coffee. Pack a lunch & eat in the park.

[@STEVEANYE]

Hey Brett .am a big fan from cameroon . You inspire me everyday man

[@AwayPortugal]

I kinda feel sorry for those who live in NYC. I pay 300 € for 2 two bedroom house, 4k for one bedroom house is simply insane. I live in Portugal so If I were to move to a new place I'd say currently I would have to pay atleast 600€ for the same type of house (I live close to the capital) but still, it's nowhere close to that price tag.

[@raduantoniu]

Thanks for the breakdown, I always wondered how much it costs to live in NYC. So almost 6k for the basic necessities like shelter, transportation, food & drinks. I'd be curious to know how much that goes up when you include stuff like clothes, gadgets, haircuts, services, and other occasional purchases. Maybe 10k a month?

[@Mik0why]

Although I don’t have an experience of living in New York but live in a different western city instead, I would still argue that this number is much higher than what it can be. Along with some of the suggestions from the video, having a roommate (or living in a cheaper area), eating out less frequently and tracking your expenses could bring it - I believe - 50% down, or even more. But this of course depends on the lifestyle and preferences, none of which are better or worse, just different for everyone 🙂

[@rexhua4833]

It is really enjoyable and educational. The feel good factor of saving. Will be following your channel. Thank you.

[@mhmm29]

hi Brett! loved the video. i was wondering, especially since you said you are a finance major - at the end of the video you talk how spending almost 6k/month in manhattan is not bad for an adult in their late 20s - how much money could an adult working a high paying job be saving every month..?

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

No matter what you spend you gotta have the cash jordan 🥳 and the coffee🧋🔥❤️

[@khakikai7845]

Great video, Brett! With all the recent inflation, cost of living has been top of mind for lots of people these days.

[@tiffanycurtis4794]

Yeah let’s go Brandon 🤦🏾‍♀️

[@SYDAirlineEnthusiast]

If rent or mortgage was not an issue, then people could easily live a luxurious life in a minimum wage job.

[@jollykid6986]

A finance major recommending $275 gym memberships lol. Best advice ever

[@MrDoggylander92]

I lived in shared apartments for lots of years. But now I want my peace, my privacy, my own space. When I get home from the office, especially in winter all I want is sit on my sofa for half an hour just wearing my underpants and relax..this is a banal example, but there’s quite a few things you can’t do when you have a roommate around. So it’s kinda sad that lots of people are like forced into getting roommates cos they can’t afford a decent studio in midtown 😢

[@IsaMutlib]

I switched off mentally at nearly $300 for the gym and now watching for fun.

[@ATHR19832PB]

Another thing I do is spring clean and make piles of like items. You’ll be surprised how much of everything you have. That you could have saved money on.

[@sunangel-rivka]

It looks like youre not heeding that Warren Buffett quote you put up at the beginning of the video. If you are a KZbinr and work remotely, to heck with those crazy prices. Live in a small town, spend half of what you spend now and save the rest. You still get to travel all over for work, so you're not missing much in my book.

[@jdp486]

Clothes, toiletries, cleaning supplies, insurance, haircare, gifts, technology?

[@jak_9803]

You justifying $275 for the gym is insane when there are cheaper options than equinox that still look good.

[@naveedfx1]

4000$ only for one room 😅 In 2000$ you can get a super luxury mansion at rent in my country 🤣

[@ideklex]

Theoretically, if you wanted to afford his rent and spend no more than 30% of your income (suggested) you would need to make 130k annually before taxes 😮

[@ichangedmyusernamebecausei2551]

I live in the bronx and it’s literally a third world country here. It’s a bit cheaper but still. I live in a rented house with my family and our monthly rent is 3000. Since I’m in college, I only have to pay internet, phone, and gas and electric bill which is usually less than $500. I go to college in Manhattan and during my break, I walk around Manhattan and check out all the buildings. I’d love to live in a condo in Manhattan. But I’m fine paying only $500 a month in my tiny bedroom in a house with parking space.

[@jayhulrs1435]

How do you afford any of this as a student?

[@JHawk]

Recently came across your channel, and Ashley love it Man! Your storytelling is on point

[@brettconti]

Thanks man! appreciate it

[@sunsetparkbayridge11232]

New York City isn't only Manhattan. There are many other boroughs optional if people want to save money.

[@AdamMcDermott]

That is almost $70,000 per year. I know you like travel; that would cover you for 5-6 years of amazing adventures around the world. Wishing you well whatever you do.

[@nunosendas]

So, after watching hundreds of videos of "how much it costs no live in NY" I finally got it: I can live in NY easy, I don't drink coffee.

[@IvanSergio1984]

Two Empire State buildings in the background! ❤

[@carableu]

Great vid! Actually not bad for a month. Pretty on point with how much it costs to live in NYC (native New Yorker here)..

[@itsevelinakp]

The money is crazy ,I wish I could even earn half of that in a month and not in 2 year period😭

[@bradley7723]

$4100 for a studio is ridiculous, I only pay a quarter of that for a new 3bdr house on 1/2 an acre . 7.50 for a coffee? Try .50 for a Keurig mug of Joe. Over $5600 a month to live in a crime ridden city, not good. Watch out for yourself on the subway it could be your last ride but at least it's the cheapest thing on your list. Be safe and hopefully you don't become a statistic.

[@FloriTravels]

You can get a gym membership for $26 per montht at GO GYM in Chiang Mai, Thailand

[@vincenthaegebaert1854]

WOW. Transit in NYC costs way less than ours in Toronto, and we pay by distance too. 😢😢

[@danielcostello4064]

Is the rent extortionate in Toronto as well ?

[@vincenthaegebaert1854]

@@danielcostello4064 oh yeah, and getting worse.

[@Maryb-j5k]

The way Bret says coffee “CaaowFi” 😂 it’s cute

[@eeshwar25]

As someone that lives in Bangalore, the prices I’ve seen in this video here today is absolutely blowing my fucking mind

[@TrainingwithIvan]

Invest in your Health. Love Equinox! It’s the Eucalyptus towels for me haha

[@SociallyChrissyTV]

I love this video I’m going to make one for my Detroit people. Film it in June. Brett you are the bomb!

[@tracyturner-browne4012]

Would love one on Detroit and metro Detroit where I'm at. That would be great!

[@ibnfu]

Ohhh loved seeing cash here

[@stefla9250]

Also because you live in an upscale neighborhood. Same in LA if you live in Beverly hills.. Santa Monica..

[@FrancescaBettiMusic]

Your apartment is gorgeous 😊

[@ANGELCRYPT0]

Stack sats before it’s too late

[@fitnessandwellnessforeveryone]

Man I thought Ibiza was expensive til I seen this!! 🤣 Great vid.

[@U.N-p8g]

You spent 3 times the average salary in my city😭🙏 (I live in Rome) personally I think it’s crazy but at the same time it amazes me so many ppl can afford that in nyc

[@KillaCamRon360]

You should try how much $100 will get you in Kentucky!

[@ChinaDollTravels]

3:50 whoa over $4,000 for a one bedroom In Manhattan wow 😮 I agree ☝️ with what Jordan says you want to get a roommate to save money 💵 on rent

[@Elizabeth-mf3dn]

My Nespresso machine was only $250 and totally worth it

[@neonomad1939]

I come to Thailand regularly for a few months stay and spend $2,000 pm for everything, except my flight. N.Y has definitely gone off the rails with these prices.

[@mohamedaityoussef9965]

8:42 rocking the sidetalkNYC hoodie i see

[@MrShakero]

11$ for eggs ? Are they from the same chickens that work for KFC ?

[@chantaleperron]

🤣

[@Byte_J]

I live in NYC and shop at Whole Foods all the time. He showed you the most expensive eggs they sell. You can easily get eggs for $3-$4 there.

[@Xanduhh]

Brett Cunti... Respect

[@realityblooms]

NICe so badass you get around on a bike. Tho idk how I feel about something you don’t have to pedal being classified as a “bike”.

[@sallysmitgeddes2270]

Love your videos... I enjoy your travel videos and r100 challenge ❤❤❤keep it going and 🎉pls show more of NYC restaurants and night life pls

[@qwertilted]

how much is you making per month?

[@gregorytru87]

realistically if you remove the rent/bills, for New York it seems reasonable.

[@SleepChopTravels]

Holy jeebus that’s a lot of money

[@shiv3659]

How safe is it parking your bike around the city? Ever had your tires jacked?

[@EaterAnteater]

6k$ for a living. In my country you can live on 1k with your partner and feel good. I definitely have a space for extending my borders

[@reecesidequest]

well thanks for making me feel great about my spending habits. shitty apartment in crown heights rise up

[@kevinsiegel4436]

I’m sure there are cheaper grocery options, and less eating out or cheaper spots.

[@liammccoart1858]

Spending $1600 a month on rent, food, and transport in Boston Ma as a student. restaurant budget for you is pretty high?

[@kodanebeats6435]

I've always wanted to get my hands on a super73

[@levlowell]

When the video starts off with "as a finance major" you know this isn't necessarily the experience of your average New Yorker lmao.

[@timward3116]

I'm sure Manhattan is great, but most of America is not able to live in Manhattan. It always amazes me how different parts of the country have totally different economies and yet, somehow, the federal government is supposed to devise economic policies that work for everyone. And it doesn't help that so much of the mainstream media is based in New York and seems completely oblivious to the rest of the country's existence (or knows about it but won't report about it). Thank God I can brew my coffee the old-fashioned way and get my food at Walmart, which now seems to be pretty unaffordable as well.

[@amogelangntshehi4665]

My current total mobthly expense is $200 max in south africa . $5000 p/m for cost of living is mind blowing to me , but then again its a developed country so standard of living must be costly too.

[@Aeorocks]

So by that standard, you would spend about 70k a year, and on an NYC finance wage, that isn't actually that bad. I was expecting that to be so much worse😅.

[@LisaLuzHernandez]

Great content!!!❤

[@RomeuGhattas]

What camera and lens did you use?

[@mihastih]

Comparing prices in whole foods vs my country, the one thing that surprised me was Ben & Jerry ice cream being only 7$ while here it's 8Eur. Otherwise like milk or eggs are double or tripple the price there

[@brandinomentor777]

Smart man too the land lord part. Knowing he might just boost your rent up a little bit higher now lol

[@bladegirlx]

“A coffee maker ad disguised”

[@mrbond9882]

"The wages here are significantly higher than other cities in the US" A minute later "GET ROOMMATES" make it make sense i'll wait 😂😂😂😂

[@yougetaspear7799]

And it's the financial major docks that made that place unaffordable

[@rocketpanda9192]

The prices at Whole Foods were...nice

[@lornanzivo6698]

Hey hey do you have coffee sachets in NY where you can just buy a coffee sachet and add hot water and sugar and be ready to drink?

[@KipJackson]

If you were my landlord watching this lmao … landlord has left the chat

[@themaloneys7509]

Okay but have you been to sojo spa club? Amazing Korean spa on the other side of the river. 9 stories. Infinity pool overlooking nyc

[@bgtvafrica]

Is New York chocked 🗽

[@tinypinata505]

My question to New Yorkers: Why are all the grocery stores FREEZING? Like positively ARCTIC.

[@julianmcculloch3235]

That's roughly $7k nzd, I might spend $650 usd a month on food. Damn! Interesting perspective, I spend $7 nzd on a coffee so your coffee is about $12 nzd, just wow!

[@vepakko]

Im guessing the cost of living in NY isnt overly bad, if most people there have a decent salary (like for example 4-6k per month). But do they?

[@bestever102]

The people who make less than that live with room mates. It’s an expensive city and rough for those who can not handle the pressure

[@andimitris24]

$7.5 for a cup of coffee is a joke. No matter where.