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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[@damondominique]

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

[@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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[@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!

[@maameb.4110]

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

[@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

[@christianloher150]

Seem very grown up for 22.

[@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

[@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.

[@LeaNezz]

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

[@TheBullGangGeneral]

She is seriously beautiful.

[@Mokilla2525]

So are you

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@neiladriangomez]

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

[@elissa_knapp]

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

[@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 ! ♥

[@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🥺

[@jellaaybeaans]

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

[@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!

[@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 $$.

[@jeannelle_]

your hair looks so soft & pretty!

[@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. :)

[@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!

[@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!

[@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!

[@stephandden]

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

[@ElenaTaber]

hahaha I am honored!

[@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 :)

[@alyshademartinez3759]

love this Elena!!!💖🌟

[@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

[@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

[@SupremeMaster-he4rc]

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

[@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

[@rochile6001]

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

[@gunlovingurls9200]

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

[@saraproblemor]

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

[@kenziedutcher4094]

love your hair like that!

[@mariemijares]

I loved the hair at the end!!! 🔝🔝🔝

[@koolnerd103]

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

[@lotusssypringa]

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

[@EricaZetterquist]

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

[@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.

[@freyalagan85]

I love your hair half 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

[@chlo2213]

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

[@jjnngo]

love this topic!

[@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! 😁🤗

[@daniellacressmanthewriting750]

Love the hair!

[@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.

[@julisharuf]

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

[@SH-cr3nu]

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

[@TheCheapster]

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

[@toribian98]

MY BUDGET QUEEN

[@meghan11]

rewatching this video so i can like it

[@meganvirginia406]

thank you for the realness honestly

[@dariakuleshova2753]

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

[@emilyadamson3398]

Love your hair like that !

[@ElenaTaber]

heheh phew thank you!

[@snippetsofpam184]

i would love an update on this for 2023.

[@wilbogdanoff8423]

Love this

[@nourkabbanixo]

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

[@SocialMonkii]

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

[@hildashahab7213]

SocialMonkii same haha

[@KapeeshCIndy]

Saaaaaame

[@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.

[@lexijames4468]

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

[@Bronnybronny]

You look gorgeous!!!!

[@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

[@aalserihi2050]

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

[@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?

[@jellybeans7854]

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

[@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 🇨🇦

[@maevehind927]

where are your snake earrings from!!!!

[@FtawUnique22]

Wow so pretty!

[@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

[@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!

[@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!

[@Jordan_Dale]

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

[@Californialover14]

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

[@Neon2110]

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

[@astridrojass]

Ty

[@isssaaax]

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

[@chyannelee3074]

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

[@amxranthine]

Where did you get those snake earrings?

[@MrNikbert]

I don’t think I woulda graduated without Chegg

[@JustinDykstra]

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

[@dhakafani8828]

Thanks 💋💋💋

[@marmalademol]

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

[@Correnagrenfell]

I don’t know what kinda week your having but you had 2 Monday’s?

[@caseymaree9082]

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

[@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.

[@hitxitcc]

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

[@LaverlyLove]

are you sure you can't bring in food to the wing? like lowkey bring it (lol movie theatre sneak in). like do they actually enforce this and kick you out?

[@ElenaTaber]

I could probably be sneak it :) they def wouldn't kick you out or anything like that

[@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 ...

[@katiaberner5018]

so jelly u saw johnny utah

[@candy2325]

Super reasonable amount for living in nyc. I saw a couple of videos of people from Los Angles and their asses spend like $2,000 a week.. smfh. One 26 year old girl I watch spent $22,000 a MONTH (she’s a homeowner) I couldn’t believe it.

[@nataliepopoter3173]

where is your top from that u wore on Thursday?

[@Cherry_Ramone]

The small fishes are anchovies

[@juliaragusa270]

what is your best advice on finding a youtuber that needs an assistant?