What I Spend In A Week Working In Tech Living In NYC

Welcome Back! I decided to track my spending for the week and this is how it went...
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►Timestamps
0:00 - Intro
1:05 - Base expenses
2:00 - Saturday
2:46 - Sunday
4:06 - Monday (Holiday)
5:05 - Tuesday (WFH)
7:35 - Wednesday (Office Day)
7:39 - Thursday (WFH)
7:57 - Friday (WFH)
8:11 - Conclusion
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[@Bukola1]

Thanks for watching! Did my spending for the week surprise you?? Also watch out for Spam comments below impersonating me, they always spam my money videos!

[@Plan2Code]

💯

[@ruthyv1311]

I work from home In nyc too. I spend about $200 a week and if I go out that weekend, its usually around $400. WFH definitely saves me tons of money

[@Bukola1]

Wow $200 is really good 😱

[@SpongeMixify]

Hi Bukola just wanted to say, I'm 20 and watching your videos has been super inspiring! I used to think I wasn't smart enough for tech. But, for the past couple of months I have been studying programming and other CS skills, and now I'm in the application process for an immersive bootcamp with great CIRR outcomes. Hopefully I pass the technical interview. Keep doing what you do!

[@chocolateangel8743]

Good luck!

[@beaniesonna3052]

Goodluck

[@Bukola1]

Good luck! If you don't have a degree, I would also consider looking at CS programs too

[@SpongeMixify]

@@Bukola1 Definitely! I'm about to graduate with a CIS degree and doing the bootcamp after. Degrees look good for jobs, but I'll be honest most CS/CIS students learn practical skills on their own these days. Had a professor literally tell me everything on the job can be learned online lol. It's really great for learning the theory and concepts, though- like DS&A.

[@Angi3maname]

@@SpongeMixify how’s it going?

[@100Stratusfiedx]

Looks like I need a boyfriend for some discounts lol. Anyways I love these kinds of videos. One of the things I’ve tried to cut down on is eating out. I decided to do a grocery subscription instead. I know you often go back into the office, but no one can convince me that being in an office full time everyday is better than WFH/hybrid.

[@asaki4442]

That's what I thought🤣🤣 I loved the video

[@christianen.4666]

How do you do grocery subscription ? Which app, compagny ? How much is cost you ?

[@100Stratusfiedx]

@@christianen.4666 I use hello fresh. I order 3 meals which is 2 servings each so it basically gets me through the week. I get a new delivery each Sunday. Some might say it’s overpriced but I get to eat the foods I would normally spend too much money on with takeout. It’s $60 for 3 meals and $80 for 4 meals.

[@investedfemelle7564]

Right!!! 😂😂😂 I clearly need a partner

[@postdreaming]

Would love to see a video about splitting costs as a couple!

[@Bukola1]

Ohh I'd love to make a video about this but not sure my bf would be 😂😂

[@purrrfectblood]

I really adore your channel! :) Your videos inspired me to start learning to code, and your financial videos reminded me to plan my budget more thoroughly, thank you so much!

[@soniakostova]

Most shocking thing from this video- your company funds your HSA with 1k! Wow. I am impressed.

[@Bukola1]

Right, one of my favorite perks!

[@karmendurbin]

You're BF is so sweet! He treated you all week long. How nice of him.

[@bernadettedevereaux8694]

I nearly fainted when you totaled your expenses for the week. You have inspired me to tally my expenses for a month. My circumstances are completely different. I am a 68 year old retired woman living in Detroit. I own my home that I purchased as a single woman on my 34th birthday. Like a lot of women of a certain age, I don’t know how to set up a KZbin channel but I think I’m going to remedy that by taking a trip to the library. I have an iPhone 7, an iPad pro, a tripod, a ring light and a plug in lapel microphone. Let the spending begin!

[@yrbff]

We love a high earner, high spend diary. This was so fun to watch!

[@zachandbro]

Bukola always bringing a cohesive video. As someone looking to eventually move out, this is some great insight especially on the aspect of managing finances

[@charisginn6932]

This was so well done!! I love that you included base expenses so we get a full picture of everything that goes into it. As always, great editing and love the little details like providing chapters. Awesome video!!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you! I’m glad you noticed the chapters, it’s one of my favorite KZbin features I wish more creators used it ❤️❤️

[@faqu529]

I love how you are able to meet you saving and investing goals and still live your best life.

[@HeyitsGift]

Lord I tap into this blessing bc sis you’re so lucky … literally my inspiration to continue learning tech

[@sophiebutterill9295]

My rent for one week is £81.25, grocery food shop is £35 for two people (we take it in turns to pay) and then I go into work twice a week and use petrol (£8) and usually spend £10 on snacks/lunches (sometimes more sometimes less depending on if I bring my own food) so about £134 weekly! So interesting to see what other people spend in a week!

[@ashrafulalam6134]

In London?

[@sophiebutterill9295]

@@ashrafulalam6134 in Leicester!

[@sophiebutterill9295]

@While You Were Sleeping I think it's doable, it's definitely easier as I split rent with my partner so it just depends if you're single/got kids etc.

[@leahmcdermott4189]

@While You Were Sleeping I live in London and spend waaaay less than Bukola. It’s definitely about lifestyle too. My household bills is pretty decent at £675 p/m for my portion, my grocery budget is £100 p/m (usually less) and transport is less than £100 p/m too. My discretionary / personal spending is £100 p/m & this isn’t even frugal to me. It’s a lifestyle. There’s lots of good deals in London too and I find public transport cheaper than outside of London.

[@bwizacharlotte2511]

Love your channel Bukola! Thanks for giving us insights into your financial habits!

[@anoukc6928]

Bonjour Bukola, I always enjoy your videos! You have a pretty good selection of restaurants in your area!

[@thatssojayah6886]

Loving the vlogs ❤️

[@kavitabalakrishnan6219]

I just got inspired to track my spending for the week. Thanks for sharing.

[@giftegwuenu]

Love these kind of videos!

[@Bukola1]

Me too, I love watching what What I Spend videos! Thanks for commenting!

[@AbdulSalam-oi5uq]

Just love watching your videos 💯

[@Bukola1]

Aww thank you ❤❤

[@jackcon]

Thanks for the video :) I’m getting into the tech field as well and you gained a new subscriber!!

[@EliBartEliBart]

This video was very nice! Informative and aesthetically pleasing! Thank youuu

[@Bukola1]

Aww thank you!!

[@anirudhviswanathan3986]

Nice to know your expenses. When I lived in the Bay Area, I lived alone, so I unfortunately had to be way more cognizant of my spending (no one to share it with). My rent was around $2400 a month(the most affordable I could find in 2019, that had what I looked for) for a one BHK, and it was pretty decent. Yeah, Bay Area living is just as crazy expensive, and I lived in the least expensive part.

[@danaya213]

Hey Bukola! Great video as always. A little hack that i’ve learned is that most companies in NYC honor metro card purchases via your HSA card. If this is true for you, you could significantly reduce those path and metro card expenses. 😊

[@Bukola1]

I didn't know that! Thanks for sharing that tip!

[@boundlesslife]

Your videos inspire me so much! I’ve started teaching myself HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in hopes of becoming a front end web developer. I really never thought that I would be interested in it, but I actually am finding it really interesting! I hope that I can be ready to apply for jobs within 6 months. I’m an American living in Spain, and I live on $550 USD per month, including rent and utilities. I keep telling myself that I will make more money in the future. When I do, I will be prepared to budget thanks to all of my years of counting my pennies😅

[@jen-vo7di]

You can do it!

[@annnastephanie]

this was really fun! great vlogging skills

[@RodrigoKaspary]

was pretty curious about this! So nice! - found you on cay video

[@luciek.474]

I loved the B-Roll shots!

[@Bukola1]

Thank you!

[@perezkashekyebwa7643]

Lol....Thanks for remembering your Mom to buy her the best . Blessings ahead

[@Bukola1]

She's my favorite person and deserves the best ❤❤❤

[@perezkashekyebwa7643]

@@Bukola1 Indeed she deserves the best to her given birth to such an intelligent and Kind Bukola.....Am very passionate about programming too and even have a Bachelor's in Business Computing but would like to further my career . How would you advise me? Thanks

[@ariadonald5415]

Hi Bukola, I really enjoy watching your videos.

[@investedfemelle7564]

Awesome vid! ❤

[@janpancake]

Really enjoyed this video! What are your thoughts on lifestyle creep? Ever since I started working in tech and making money, I've definitely noticed my general spending has gone up. In college, $940 is like what I'd spend over two months 😅

[@Bukola1]

This might be an unpopular opinion, but I think your lifestyle is supposed to improve and increase as you get older and make more money! As long as you’re hitting your savings and investing goals, you should be using money to enjoy your life

[@zee3e]

damn what kind of apartment are you living in for it to cost less than $470 a month!

[@edisona2529]

I enjoyed seeing the food mostly! 😋

[@bigo446]

Really enjoyed seeing this one...

[@Bukola1]

Glad you enjoyed it! Planning to make more of these lifestyle videos this year!

[@bigo446]

@@Bukola1 really looking forward to it

[@giftedo6225]

Your videos inspires me a lot, I'm transitioning into tech.

[@thekaizengal]

The fact that I had a reservation for Salinas made months ago (I live in Montreal, Canada) and just had to cancel because my trip buddy (my aunt) cannot make it from France anymore. *keeps on watching* 😅

[@whitneybrown4067]

This is Gonna b so Informative🔥🔥🔥👍….

[@LifeWithTish1]

I don’t know why I just ran across your channel but I’m loving the content. New subbie here.

[@alexandrasvdavis]

Love this! Surprised by the price of Ubers usually with tip mine end up being about the same but LA is tricky! Would love to see an updated investing video ❤️‍🔥

[@alexandrasvdavis]

Relocating to NYC for the summer: would love insight into monthly vs per trip metro card pricing in your opinion! I’ll have to commute to the office M-F in Fidi

[@kwanarchive]

The Art of Computer Programming boxset as a decorative item on a shelf. Nice. :D

[@Bukola1]

Still need to read it 😢

[@kwanarchive]

@@Bukola1 Have to lift weights at the gym just to prepare for taking it down from the shelf.

[@erin1220]

If I don't leave my apartment, I spend $0. If I do leave my apartment, I'm mostly likely spending $5-10 per day on something food related at the grocery store so I could make it at home cheaper than take out lol. But I'm sure our budgets are relatable, just on a different scale. Still meeting those savings/investing goals though!

[@paicko7]

Moving to New York with my girlfriend next February! This was extremely motivating :)

[@Javy_Valen_Tain]

Love to know about your daily life greetings from Peru.

[@GenuinelyMorgan]

OMG! Where is the couch from I'm in love with it?

[@VickyMei]

I love this video! I’m also apartment hunting in jersey city currently with bf. The rent has spike up a lot!!!! I need more tips about finding a good deal 😩😩😩😩💸💸💸

[@MikeB12800]

$1,400 for that apartment is amazing!! Minus the roommate and being in Jersey, that’s still a great deal. I was paying $1,500 a month for a basement apartment in Long Island with no washer/dryer or dishwasher.

[@classycassie1118]

You should look into get your license and a car soon. It will be worth it in the long run

[@AjaxxG]

I want to say my weekly budget without rent is 150-200. I could definitely shrink that if I mesh prepped & no Ubers to the train. This is awesome. I have an interview with google next month. I hope you have a bigger budget when I land the job ( speaking it into existence) 😂🙏🏾

[@LunaVioletta7]

Any update? I hope you got the job!!!

[@gb-me4ie]

I live in Lagos. I’ve just calculated how much I have to live on weekly currently: it’s $10.00 (5,000 Naira)😔

[@baansiin]

the standard/cost of living vs FOREX rates be🤡🤡lol

[@charlesnyong5692]

Just curious, do u and your boyfriend talk about who covers what (e.g. uber cost) before heading out or is it all instinctive on your end to cover what u want to cover when you guys are out together?

[@Bukola1]

We've been together for a long time, so we have a system that works for us that doesn't require a discussion every time we go out together!

[@dongshuowu3454]

2 bed 2 bath for 2900 a month? What a steal. I’m looking to move to NYC shortly and have been looking at rentals, yet nothing decent in the city prices under 4000, parking is another 500.

[@Bukola1]

This is Jersey City, that's why its so affordable!

[@dongshuowu3454]

​@@Bukola1 Yes I figured! Similar apartments in close proximity of Manhattan easily price 4500+, oh plus city tax!

[@Brenduhhhification]

Do you still recommend Ellevest?

[@StephieA]

Every random : Two ppl last week told me I remind them of you ! ☺️

[@joe5head]

8:35 well of course you aren't mad, every time you say the total it goes down from the previous amount ;p

[@ShivangiSingh-wc3gk]

Girl, I live in JC too. Lets catch up sometime :)

[@bennY-lz3wd]

08:32 "A significant other reduces your expenses". Well, well, must be nice :D As a man I unfortunately cannot agree :o)

[@tadiwanashecarol]

You've just spent 13700 South African Rands which is round about the average income of most individuals 😂 but awesome video though, just couldn't help it but to the conversions 🙈

[@blissfull7648]

Would you resign your job and build a company in Africa if the opportunity arises ? I'm currently doing programming and software development, I'm Jamaican.

[@BWGB1204]

Do you ever just splurge and go have some caviar and a bottle of Don?

[@MicahHuang]

4:28 LOL

[@ralphwrightengineer]

Marriage is definitely the main driver behind retirement and/or generational wealth. I wish our community would really push that message more. Anyway another great video; nice work.

[@SativaSeanLasVegas]

I was just in NYC...Man, there's like 500,000 single women, love it :) ..only better place is Las Vegas because of the tourism. Love Manhattan, Astoria, and Brooklyn!

[@iamdamewill27]

$2900 a month for rent!! Sheesh! That’s the mortgage on $400k+ house in Atlanta. You must really love that NYC lifestyle.

[@Ralphflowers]

I hope one day I will be big enough to feature in your videos

[@bernadettedevereaux8694]

Wait! Cabbage and eggs? What kinda of combination is that?

[@Bukola1]

a delicious one 😉

[@HappyAverageGuy]

MAANN...All these boyfriend discounts really gives you a financial advantage.

[@bagery]

I'm sure happy for her as life is meant to be shared! Who knows how many frogs she had to endure beforehand. They put in the work. But singles really do get the shaft!

[@sidjed6333]

There was a Valentine's Day dinner treat and an Uber Meals treat. How exactly is that giving her a financial advantage? If he was paying for her rent and utilities then I could get your point but counting meals that she probably wouldn't have gone for if there was no boyfriend is reaching.

[@HappyAverageGuy]

@@sidjed6333 If you also had a sense of humor you would get my point. nothing about the thread is serious.

[@sidjed6333]

@@HappyAverageGuy I was really hoping it wasn't a serious comment! But seeing some other comments made me think otherwise. Sorry!

[@yakamtankwa692]

If you don't mind me asking, how old are you?

[@ionside8959]

Bro that's a lot in a week 😭

[@Bukola1]

It seems like a lot but 1/3 was a gift and 1/3 was housing! I think this amount of spending is normal in NYC

[@MUBARAKGLAL2255]

Can you respond to me I want to improve my live but I don't know how to make it

[@jen-vo7di]

Sooo....I just need a SO in order to improve my finances huh 🤔

[@innocentmadanhire2391]

buddie!

[@Francisco-Gumbs]

Why not buy a house that is enough money to pay a mortgage

[@jadekareem7758]

2nd to like 😏

[@Bukola1]

Ayee thanks for stopping by!

[@vans4lyf2013]

wow almost 1k a week. That's a lot but if you have the money why not.

[@anoukc6928]

Don’t forget she bought a brand new iPhone for her mom, so I guess it’s not a typical purchase !

[@vans4lyf2013]

@@anoukc6928 oh yh i completely forgot. Make sense lol.

[@ambrerema3341]

so in total you spend like 6000$ a month OH God you're so rich and nice boyfriend btw.

[@nitrotech9701]

Bukola, please I'm from Ghana 🇬🇭 just done with Uni...i will be very grateful if you help me make some incomes from online for living, hey not easy here in Africa. I am always inspired by watching your videos. Thank you

[@Bambotb]

Iphone with 300?

[@sidjed6333]

She mentioned in the video that the cost of the iPhone was split between her and other family members. Not that the iPhone cost $300.

[@callmeosho7792]

How do I find a woman that treats me like your boyfriend treats you. I like to eat too

[@evi9929]

Why are you paying the Uber ?

[@anoukc6928]

Her boyfriend paid for the restaurant

[@sidjed6333]

@@anoukc6928 Even if he hadn't paid for the restaurant, why should that be a problem? Some of the comments here are quite bizarre. Lol

[@anoukc6928]

@@sidjed6333 Yeah, right? Comments on KZbin are so weird sometimes 😅

[@indiging8330]

Jesus. Sounds like it's expensive to be around you.

[@jacybabi]

New man?

[@netflixandreels2529]

Proof of the privileges women have. Stop freeloading off your bf; his money is just as valuable as yours.