What I Spend In A Week In NYC

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  • Welcome Back! I tracked my spending for a week as a 27 year-old working in Tech living in New York City Area.
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    0:21 - Sunday
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Komentáře • 266

  • @Bukola1
    @Bukola1  Před rokem +63

    Thanks for stopping by! Hope you enjoyed the video

  • @CindyAlexius
    @CindyAlexius Před rokem +163

    I always love when you do these types of personal finance vids, sis. Although my company doesn't offer the epic level of food you get as a Googler, what they do provide does save me quite a bit. Bloomberg provides breakfast and lunch with unlimited snacks. I'll take it! Thanks for sharing as usual. Cheers!

    • @Bukola1
      @Bukola1  Před rokem +20

      Are you Bloomberg nyc? The office views are amazing 😱

    • @heyyyyyy2546
      @heyyyyyy2546 Před rokem +2

      That’s amazing! Absolute goals after graduation 👩‍🎓

    • @CindyAlexius
      @CindyAlexius Před rokem +19

      @@Bukola1 Yes ma'am. Yes the 29th flr pantry has epic views. I feel like I'm attending Harvard working there. I was surprised by the level of support you get for your role and help advancing your role. Me loves. Thanks for the response. I feel honored :P

    • @CindyAlexius
      @CindyAlexius Před rokem +5

      @@Bukola1 Also, any recommendations for hairstylist would be GREATLY appreciated.

    • @Bukola1
      @Bukola1  Před rokem +7

      No problem! I recommend for knotless box braid she's professional and fast instagram.com/1755braids/

  • @msdeenatural_3
    @msdeenatural_3 Před rokem +27

    My mouth dropped when she said she spent $370 for her hair ouch!!! I love these types of videos. Knowing me free food would keep me working at the office. Lol 😂

    • @anaroman1499
      @anaroman1499 Před rokem +2

      Yea that's a bit much. I do my own hair now and save thousands of dollars.

    • @nauticdixons
      @nauticdixons Před rokem +1

      I was just in Nigeria, that's a $3.70 braids there. No comparison with the amenities though just thought to share.

    • @MO-ss5mj
      @MO-ss5mj Před rokem

      419 scam 😂

    • @kw1109
      @kw1109 Před rokem +1

      She got scammed. I’m a black girl those braids worth under $200 for length and no human hair included

  • @abrahamowos
    @abrahamowos Před rokem +6

    370!!!
    As a guy, I need to learn how to make braids then!

  • @GlowinginTech
    @GlowinginTech Před rokem +65

    love to see you spending time with other black women in tech! great video
    keep glowing

  • @gc377
    @gc377 Před rokem +15

    Finally a blogger thats relatable!! Im a 28 yr old living in the bay area working in tech, I'm filipino and I'm super mindful of my finances too! You are EXTREMELY relatable. I spend like ~$130 every 3-4 weeks for my lash extensions so I totally understand too about splurging on my beauty so that I can focus on other tasks on my day to day. Why am I only finding you nowww *instant subsribe!*

    • @christjohn7372
      @christjohn7372 Před rokem

      Nice. I am also Filipino and currently studying CS. I am a freshman student and hoping to work outside in the Philippines specifically in the US soon!

  • @YouCanCallMeChrys
    @YouCanCallMeChrys Před rokem +20

    As a black woman the hair struggle is real, that's why I got locs. The best decision! I also self retie which saves me A LOT of money. I'm on my second set and have been locked for over 10 years if you combine the two sets. I love your videos, currently transitioning into Tech right now and I'm so excited.

  • @gentakaca
    @gentakaca Před rokem +51

    LOVE this type of content ,
    Seeing how other people live their daily
    Lives and work in a field I’m not in 😍

    • @Bukola1
      @Bukola1  Před rokem +9

      Thanks for leaving a comment, I really enjoy making these type of videos!

    • @irenedavo3768
      @irenedavo3768 Před rokem

      Please research Jigger Victimd

  • @Martina-er9bj
    @Martina-er9bj Před rokem +8

    Not the pop-tart in the back pocket 😂
    That Google food looks good! Free company meals are such a $ saver

  • @elisabethwaldron3192
    @elisabethwaldron3192 Před rokem +49

    Hello from Virginia, love your vids!!! I am a black bi-racial woman trying to get into tech (minoring in undergrad) and hopefully getting into a master's program!!! Thanks for being as transparent as possible about your work/life as a black woman in engineering! It means a lot❤... Keep doing you girl!

  • @kimbrown7908
    @kimbrown7908 Před rokem +4

    I'm so ready to start seeing where my money is going. I can't lie, I'm nervous but it's definitely needed 😌

  • @grainofsalt2113
    @grainofsalt2113 Před rokem +17

    the editing has elevated so much!

  • @fantasimms
    @fantasimms Před rokem +6

    I love that Google provides free food for you guys. I work in BioTech in the Bay Area not far from Google and my company is huge and we don't get ANYTHING free with them :(

  • @eraserewrite
    @eraserewrite Před rokem +17

    I adore these types of videos so much. You don’t even know. I’ve been following you since the beginning. You’ve legitimately inspired me to make so many improvements in tech and finance. Your ability to shift my perspective was amazing before, but when I saw the brand of rice cooker, you’re a goddess now.

  • @100Stratusfiedx
    @100Stratusfiedx Před rokem +2

    I’m sooo late, but yeah girl the hair care is a huge expense. That’s whether you braid, wear it natural, or wear wigs. I can only hope that I get a job great enough to provide free meals.

  • @elsonxcode
    @elsonxcode Před rokem +8

    You spent twice my monthly allowance in a week. 🤣🤣🤣🤣 I have to stop being student and start making money. Great video

  • @yedasophia7972
    @yedasophia7972 Před rokem +17

    I LOVED THIS! Also ur so kind and generous spending money for your friends and family to celebrate their little wins! We love a kind and generous queen

  • @rotienoxoxo
    @rotienoxoxo Před rokem +16

    I love these videos. This is not bad at all!! It's so hard to avoid all socializing and eating out just for the sake of saving money. I try to explain this to people who don't live here but they don't get it lol.
    I also like that you included the bit on hair braiding!! Wow, thats expensive!! I think I throw my money into buying clothes and accessories but do my own hair. Sheesh. Definately costs to live in NJ/NY!! I'm still trying to figure it out and actually save money 😪

  • @innocentmadanhire2391
    @innocentmadanhire2391 Před rokem +3

    Oh this is cool..meetimg up with Jhilene Walker...so cool!

  • @dalayneygirl8059
    @dalayneygirl8059 Před rokem +2

    Your hair looks gorgeous ❤ I absolutely love places of work that feed their employees. So much stress is relieved when you don't have to worry about food and hair. 🤣

  • @lushanoalexandre8138
    @lushanoalexandre8138 Před rokem +4

    It will never not shock me how pricey it is to do our hair in the USA 😣 I am in Germany and your hairstyle would cost under 100eur. In South Africa it would not even be $50. This is the first video that I have watched from your page and now that I am interested in getting into tech, I'll definitely be watching more 😊😊

    • @katsweeterly2039
      @katsweeterly2039 Před rokem +1

      Southern Germany here, not 4c hair, but 200 euros = 200 dollars, for cut and color, I happily pay in Aveda salons for ethical products and fair wages.
      Love to see black empowered tech folks ♥ ♥ ♥

  • @KO.42
    @KO.42 Před rokem +3

    The hair looks good on you. I think you should try out goddess braids next time, they would look good on you too!

  • @alyssagirgis4892
    @alyssagirgis4892 Před rokem +15

    Your videos are always informative, refreshing, & unproblematic not like the rest of CZcams. Love the chill vibe 😌

  • @ninanegedu
    @ninanegedu Před rokem +6

    Just found your channel and I’m already in love🥰

  • @shaythedime3126
    @shaythedime3126 Před rokem +1

    I love how realistic your videos are 💕💕💕

  • @MsMarmima
    @MsMarmima Před rokem +3

    Your kitchen is so nice! I love the grill!!!

  • @MissEmizer
    @MissEmizer Před rokem +3

    Notification gang 🙌🏽👌🏾 love your vlogs. So refreshing to watch in the morning 🇿🇦

  • @andreabailey676
    @andreabailey676 Před rokem

    I use to live in a big city and then moved back home to my small city. I missed the big city until I realized it just a lot of places to spend money. Since I like to travel, my small city is okay for me.

  • @sabineisrael
    @sabineisrael Před rokem +3

    Quick, accurate and effective video. Love it😌🤗

  • @jensdeclassifiedtechsurviv5924

    Gurl I feel ya on the hair, I have naturally thick curly frizzy hair and tryna tame it everyday is alot of time which adds up. I get a brazilian blowout every few months and its so worth it! Time is money and it saves me so many hours multiply by my hourly rate…yeah a couple hundred dollars sounds like a lot but really isn’t when you factor in how much time and stress it saves. Just wake up, shower, and thats it. Straight hair ladies got it good 😭

  • @theresaanderson6528
    @theresaanderson6528 Před rokem +5

    300 is a lot for what she got. You can get braids cheaper than that. It depends on where you go what neighborhood. I am sure she can get them cheaper in the bronx or brooklyn in certain parts of harlem, but she has a stylist that she likes who is fast and she doesn't have to spend hours at the salon waiting and she can afford to pay those prices, but believe me most of us cannot so there are definitely more affordable options out there especially for the style she got for less then 300+ bucks but maybe the neighborhood wouldn't be as nice or a little sketchy or an area she is familiar with. The type of hair is also a factor in the price. Is it human or synthetic, etc. But the time it saves black women on doing hair is priceless so i don't blame her for paying to get her hair done the way she likes it and it lasts for several weeks so its worth it. I wore my natural hair braided for 15 + years but got tired of them braiding my hair so tight and saw how many women were walking around in a few years looking like space aliens with no edges from alopecia around the edges from those styles some women's foreheads start an inch or 2 back from hair loss. I switch ed to locks and have been wearing them for 12 years. I recently cut them to my mid back because they grew down to my waist and were starting to get heavy. Best decision i every made my edges are intact and the style is practically maintenance free except when it's time to wash and retwist and i found a stylist who only charges 90 to 100 dollars to retwist my hair. A special style is more maybe 20 more but it's worth it since i only go to see her every 5 to 6 wks. In a few more years because i want no maintenance hair I plan to do a big chop and have a super short afro. The young lady is very inspirational i am glad i happened across her channel have been sharing it with others. Loved seeing those other young black women in tech as well.

  • @JohannyM
    @JohannyM Před rokem +2

    Wow, I'm so jealous you only spend 67 at Wholefoods?! Every time I go there I end up spending so much!

  • @T0MBRA1D3RR
    @T0MBRA1D3RR Před rokem +6

    It must be SO HARD to save in NYC! Great vid 👍
    I have been watching some of your old videos and I love all the upgrades you've made to your content 😊

  • @thinktransnational
    @thinktransnational Před rokem +3

    This inspires me to want to meal prep when I finally move. I'm not big on cooking for one or at home, but you make it look quick, easy, and fun.

  • @whome4860
    @whome4860 Před rokem

    Your hair style is amazing!! Love it 🥰

  • @________1516
    @________1516 Před rokem

    I was going to ask about your hair and you covered it in today’s video!! I love your hair! It always looks so nice! Your stylist did a great job!

  • @pf3820
    @pf3820 Před rokem +3

    I love it when you make these videos!

  • @jessiz-
    @jessiz- Před rokem +1

    💖 Thank you for sharing! It's fun seeing your adventures around NYC. Your friends are cute too! I think you've got a healthy balance of going out for socializing and enjoying the WFH life. I'm also working in tech remotely, thinking about moving to NYC for a short period of time. By chance, I actually visited that very Sant Ambroeus a few months ago! 💖

  • @farflunghopes
    @farflunghopes Před rokem

    Loved this! So realistic and the video was so calming

  • @megannyabawa3369
    @megannyabawa3369 Před rokem

    I love love your personal finance videos! Thank you

  • @financebae
    @financebae Před rokem +1

    Just found your channel through this video ! I love seeing what others spend their money on 😩😂
    Had to subscribe 💕

  • @erikajohnson5663
    @erikajohnson5663 Před rokem

    Love these type of videos and your hair looks amazing 🥰

  • @katsweeterly2039
    @katsweeterly2039 Před rokem +1

    Love offices, hate commute, full-remote is my vibe ♥

  • @kayp9318
    @kayp9318 Před rokem +1

    This video sparked joy for me 🥰

  • @cccwashere
    @cccwashere Před rokem

    You and your friends are so sweet together! Love the video. I’m not in the US but I love personal finance topics.

  • @RodrigoGarciactg
    @RodrigoGarciactg Před rokem

    Great video Bukola!

  • @sadeiofficial
    @sadeiofficial Před rokem

    The food is 💕🤌🏾 Loved the video and all the adventures! Aloha 🤙🏾 from Hawai’i 🧘🏽‍♀️🌿

  • @ninawestlake14
    @ninawestlake14 Před rokem +1

    I'm new here. My first introduction of you was in "Make It" here on youtube as well. Enjoyed watching! Was fun and informative.

  • @donayah
    @donayah Před rokem

    New to the channel I absolutely loved this! About to binge your content brb

  • @Plan2Code
    @Plan2Code Před rokem +7

    👑 energy 💯

  • @styledosage784
    @styledosage784 Před rokem +2

    loved the editing of this! and so enjoyable to watch ^^

  • @ptaylor9107
    @ptaylor9107 Před rokem +1

    Reminds me of my Nyc expenses…commuting from NJ to Wall Street to work….I moved to TX! No regrets

  • @christinar8419
    @christinar8419 Před rokem

    Love these videos. I just got my hair braided, it feels so good not to have to bother with it. I need my company to get on board with the food lol.

  • @eshadiva6600
    @eshadiva6600 Před rokem

    Your braid looks great. And this was a good video as we all know "budget is life" lol as my Jamaican dad would say lol

  • @michellemash1377
    @michellemash1377 Před rokem

    I stumbled to your channel and I’m glad I did 🙌🏽🥰 I need to write down all my daily expenses and bills, don’t think I ever did.

  • @stefonsimmons7178
    @stefonsimmons7178 Před rokem +1

    great vid once again! you could check to see if your company gives you discounts on movies. they prob do!

  • @toyshiajohnson8604
    @toyshiajohnson8604 Před rokem +1

    Living your best life young , Black, and gifted!enjoy…no apologies needed 🥰👍🏽

  • @user-wh5ir4fo4r
    @user-wh5ir4fo4r Před 8 měsíci

    What you are saving on transportation (average person spends $500 per month on car-related costs) you can spend on your hair. People are commenting without thinking about that.

  • @janetgriffin7779
    @janetgriffin7779 Před rokem

    If it hadn’t been for the braids, you would have been really good tbh. What you spent in dollars just saved you so much time so the trade off is worth it. NYC is expensive, especially eating out. I live in JC as well and love walking around. Found a place called Grind that has really amazing coffee and pastries.

  • @Msfili
    @Msfili Před rokem

    looove the hair before and after are fabulous

  • @AndrewHitti
    @AndrewHitti Před rokem +1

    Such a fun video!! Love to see a girl who can grill!!! 🔥🍗🍖🔥 your friend is so funny too!

  • @felixc.programs8209
    @felixc.programs8209 Před rokem

    Always love your new videos! Your content really inspires me to keep producing informative tech/programming/data science content on my new CZcams channel myself. Regards :)

  • @maryanyah
    @maryanyah Před rokem

    Love the video! and your hair looks beautiful 🥰

    • @Bukola1
      @Bukola1  Před rokem +1

      Thank you so much!!

    • @maryanyah
      @maryanyah Před rokem

      @@Bukola1 🥰 you're welcome.

  • @HollijoyJohnson
    @HollijoyJohnson Před rokem

    Food & Technology Cool😊 loving your hair 😍

  • @seintsolomon
    @seintsolomon Před rokem

    Fire content as always! Thanks for the chat two weeks ago🙏🏾

  • @MelloneeKecia
    @MelloneeKecia Před rokem

    Love these types of videos ❤️

    • @Bukola1
      @Bukola1  Před rokem

      Glad you like them! They are my favorite to make :)

  • @Keturah.
    @Keturah. Před rokem +2

    Bilingual Spanish and French how omg that’s amazing

  • @dongshuowu3454
    @dongshuowu3454 Před rokem

    So jealous seeing your chef kitchen

  • @VickyMei
    @VickyMei Před rokem

    Did you get an new camera 👀 the footage looks crips !! 💕 also love this kinda videos 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

  • @imaphoenix7692
    @imaphoenix7692 Před rokem +1

    i loove your content. ✨🥰

  • @TFlowers
    @TFlowers Před rokem

    Your hair looks beautiful. I wear braids also, I wouldn't trade wearing them for the world. That's so cool how you can eat free at work. I'm subscribing!!!!!

    • @Bukola1
      @Bukola1  Před rokem

      Thank you so much 🤗

  • @emmy1546
    @emmy1546 Před rokem

    Thanks Bukky for your ever enriching content.
    I gotta ask, did you do the voice over for the "Google Primer" app ad?

  • @katsweeterly2039
    @katsweeterly2039 Před rokem

    Graham needs to see this 😍

  • @satsala4198
    @satsala4198 Před rokem +2

    You look so beautiful with any hair❤

    • @Bukola1
      @Bukola1  Před rokem

      Thank you so much, you are so kind!

  • @soyamachukwuezugo366
    @soyamachukwuezugo366 Před rokem +2

    Bukola can you do a skin care vlog. Your skin is looking amazing

  • @Lulu-oi9ue
    @Lulu-oi9ue Před rokem +2

    I don’t understand the popularity of NYC. I live it the total opposite. Small town near the beach in Australia and our climate is much warmer. Soo much natural beauty and less people. I earn less and spend less but my lifestyle is good.
    I do appreciate these amazing young women striving for their goals. Thanks for the video.

    • @rimun5235
      @rimun5235 Před rokem +3

      If you are in your 20s and 30s, NYC is an absolute blast. The diversity, amount of different experiences really can't be matched despite how filthy the streets are.

    • @keithwisdom1663
      @keithwisdom1663 Před 11 měsíci

      You never been so you don't know it a good place to visit and experience

  • @iamashleyyvette
    @iamashleyyvette Před rokem +1

    Yesss! I’ve been looking for a young black woman who vlogs in New York ❤️❤️❤️

  • @michelewilliams2920
    @michelewilliams2920 Před rokem +2

    Try 125th street in Harlem and there are tons of places in the Bronx that can braid your hair. And they do excellent work. And you’ll pay no more than $130.

    • @joyblessing2011
      @joyblessing2011 Před rokem +1

      Yes, this is the comment I was looking for. I live in NYC and never paid as much for the same style. Definitely paid $180 at most.

    • @michelewilliams2920
      @michelewilliams2920 Před rokem +1

      @@joyblessing2011 $350 is outrageous to paid for braids and you have shops on every corner. No stylist can justify charging that outrageous price .

    • @joyblessing2011
      @joyblessing2011 Před rokem

      @@michelewilliams2920 I totally agree with you

  • @IcedLipGloss
    @IcedLipGloss Před rokem +1

    aww i went to HS with naia....she's always been smart af lol

  • @tonishataylor9065
    @tonishataylor9065 Před rokem +11

    I love these types of videos along with your personal finance videos. I think the hair looks great and some people may balk at the price but as someone who used to get braids, there is NOTHING like finding a stylist who can do it QUICKLY and give you the style you want is rare lol. You've actually inspired me to take my background in academic medicine and make a switch to tech (currently taking UX research and design courses). Keep up the great work, your channel really means a lot!

    • @zucchinigreen
      @zucchinigreen Před rokem +2

      I would rather pay for quality customer service and efficiency vs cheaper option+ hours of time wasted any day.

    • @katsweeterly2039
      @katsweeterly2039 Před rokem

      Yeah keep it going, UX is amazing ♥

    • @vetgirl71
      @vetgirl71 Před rokem

      I stopped taking my daughter to the beauty parlor. I box braid or cornbraid my teen daughter’s hair , she is a college freshman and it saves her time since she is a full time student. Otherwise I taught her how to upkeep her natural hair and make sure it stays healthy. CZcams content creators like you are a blessing because you share such insightful information. I get all my braiding techniques from CZcamsrs and save thousands of dollars!

  • @MsShabriaGxo
    @MsShabriaGxo Před rokem

    I definitely feel you on hair.

  • @ClassyCoder
    @ClassyCoder Před rokem +5

    I'm surprised 'hair' didn't come to $500! We know how some of these hair stylist can get with 'late' charges, it's insane lmaoo.

  • @favournumonde8552
    @favournumonde8552 Před rokem +1

    I love the camera quality of ur video.. Nice

    • @Bukola1
      @Bukola1  Před rokem

      Thank you so much 😀

  • @heyyyyyy2546
    @heyyyyyy2546 Před rokem +1

    YES! 🙌🏽❤️

  • @FranMariee
    @FranMariee Před rokem

    Love the video. Would also love to see a Graham Stephen reaction video!

  • @vivianfoster702
    @vivianfoster702 Před rokem +1

    Man, I need to learn how to braid hair! I could be a gazillionaire.

  • @gabrielfono844
    @gabrielfono844 Před rokem

    I really luv your video
    I have been in the USA for 5 years
    I have been working as software engineer the last three months is pretty amazing
    Love from your black dude from
    Virginia

    • @gabrielfono844
      @gabrielfono844 Před rokem

      @⓵⓼⓪⓸⓹⓻⓵⓪⓻⓼⓼textme. bro your channel has no subscribers

  • @lhlogo
    @lhlogo Před rokem

    Your hair looks gorgeous

  • @InTheGlow135
    @InTheGlow135 Před rokem +2

    Can you do a jerk chicken coconut rice recipe? Lol you should probably do recipe videos to help people save and eat well! Your videos are always perfect and this one was no exception!

  • @damilolabakare8160
    @damilolabakare8160 Před rokem +3

    Hi Bukola. If I may ask, how do you create time to learn or improve your Tech Skills?

  • @WillyMakend
    @WillyMakend Před rokem

    I enjoyed 😃

  • @whitneybrown4067
    @whitneybrown4067 Před rokem +1

    This is Gonna b so Good🔥🔥🔥👍….

  • @Msfili
    @Msfili Před rokem

    i would take some containers to the office and bring some food home lol kinda like taking the toiletries home at a hotel lol

  • @MonicaSoyemi
    @MonicaSoyemi Před rokem +1

    You can absolutely get your hair done in harlem for $200 or less girl!! $370 is insaneeee

  • @LemonGreenism
    @LemonGreenism Před rokem

    Braids look 🔥🔥🔥 😍

  • @dlove2830
    @dlove2830 Před rokem

    Virgil's BBQ is gooooood!!!

  • @carmenaugusto1415
    @carmenaugusto1415 Před rokem +4

    As another black women in tech , hair is also my too expense … I wish I could find a better way to curb this cost

  • @charleecobb3203
    @charleecobb3203 Před rokem +4

    Loved this!! NYC is getting so dang extensive🤧. Also, do you (or anyone in the comments) have advice on making friends in NYC? I'm in the software engineering world and live in Brooklyn but it's been hard for me to meet other women of color in this field.

    • @heyhey3789
      @heyhey3789 Před rokem +6

      I have no advice for this because I have a hard time too. Lol As a black woman especially, I felt so happy for her (& a bit jealous) when she & her black girlfriends met up on Monday. I think being in your 20s (or older) post Covid, it’s so hard to make friends. We need a black girl meet up. And then a girlies in engineering meet up in general. Lol I live in the New York City area as well (north Jersey) and I’m a civil engineer. I forgot whether or not Bukola had a discord. Not sure tho and not sure if the topic of meet ups would be on there

  • @OneTakeTuber
    @OneTakeTuber Před rokem

    Whew the money you'd save with locs! 👏🏿

  • @atypicalfrenchy
    @atypicalfrenchy Před rokem

    The braids came out really cute! Which salon did you go to?