what i spend in a week living alone in nyc at 21 | talking about money

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  • Breaking down the total costs of my life living alone in nyc at 21! Disclaimer, it's more than normal weeks! This video by no means is to brag or show off, just to inform the crazy expensive life that is living in New York City!
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Komentáře • 360

  • @Hunter357mag
    @Hunter357mag Před rokem +85

    434 for a week in NYC doesn't seem too bad, imo. I really liked this video-you are just real about your life and what goes into it. Thanks for sharing it with all of us!

    • @bg147
      @bg147 Před rokem

      I love in deep Southern Illinois and that is 2.5 months of mortgage for me, Yet, it is Southern Illinois and not NYC, lol.

  • @TakeDownTheStreets
    @TakeDownTheStreets Před rokem +15

    This was very informative, I'm looking into living by myself soon so seeing how people go about it like groceries vs. eating out, pet expenses and what not, is helpful! And you're more relatable than others who do these vids and spend way too much on things normal people don't buy.

  • @prisha4713
    @prisha4713 Před 3 měsíci +1

    hey marcos, i discovered your channel a few days ago and I admire you so much for your personality and work. I'm just 16 and don't do a lot of "work" except studying and a few curricular activities. i look up to you now and you're definitely an inspiration for me right now because just imagining have a life in new york, doing your engineering degree from UC Berkeley, training for the olympics, is like a dream for me, I light even just thinking about it. thankyou for sharing your life here with us, very grateful. i hope I get to meet you someday soon.

  • @rbsd952
    @rbsd952 Před rokem +2

    This is awesome Marcos!!! I’m a Sony fan so nice choice. Food was looking delicious. Thanks for the update! 👍🏾

  • @michaelmetcalf2715
    @michaelmetcalf2715 Před rokem +3

    A great way to start Monday May 1, 2023. Great content and channel. Marcos definitely living a epic life in NYC. Much continued success and happiness 💪👑

  • @ramirezlandhelb.416
    @ramirezlandhelb.416 Před rokem +3

    Good day! It’s my first time watching your video and it inspires me very much. Stay safe, stay healthy, keep doing what makes you happy and please continue to inspire people. Thank you once again.😊😊😊

  • @beezneez2056
    @beezneez2056 Před rokem +3

    I’m not sure how I stumbled upon your video. I’m sure I’m not in your preferred demographic. In a million years our lives would never have crossed…. and here I am watching a 21 year old in NYC living his best life! I find it fascinating to see how others are living. It did my heart good to see such a young person have his 💩 together! Good for you! You are light years ahead of many of your peers, and with your clear head and good work ethic the sky’s the limit. I was very impressed with your cooking! The gnocchi looked amazing. I’m a cat person too, so that really melted my heart. You take such good care of Loki. You’re definitely on the right track. I wish you much happiness and success! 💗🙏

  • @tomconten2065
    @tomconten2065 Před rokem +18

    There’s nothing more heartbreaking then seeing your pet in a plastic cone after a surgical procedure. So glad that, like me, you discovered the soft memory foam collar. So worth 20 bucks. Oh and the Canon showed noticeably more detail in the background. Check the door on the left as you switched back and forth.

  • @nathanielcorrea737
    @nathanielcorrea737 Před 11 měsíci +2

    I never imagined myself to cross on your channel. I am now inspired to do groceries rather than eating out. Ugh, thank you!!!!

  • @otberbur
    @otberbur Před rokem +20

    As an older person, I found this testament to prudent living refreshing. What was less clear is whether Marcos doesn't seek to live larger because he does not have any desire or need to do so or whether he is simply incredibly self-disciplined. Or perhaps he is saving his money for travel; I don't think his most recent Instagram reels were shot anywhere near the Long Island Railroad line.

    • @scholaroftheworldalternatehist
      @scholaroftheworldalternatehist Před rokem +1

      Nah its because in NYC everything is overpriced. So you can only afford simple life unless you raking in big bucks

  • @fallencheeto4762
    @fallencheeto4762 Před rokem +3

    Nice video Marcos, love the chill vibes 😄

  • @anuragnagpal
    @anuragnagpal Před rokem +4

    Awesome vlog! great food, asthetics, work and CAT
    love it

  • @chrisaquino3948
    @chrisaquino3948 Před rokem +8

    Loki is sooo cute! 😻 Hope he's recovered well!

  • @jenlii
    @jenlii Před rokem +2

    love your editing style! & nyc definitely gets expensive so enjoying home cooking is definitely helps :). and the not eating out challenge, i’ll have to try that one day for myself too haha 🥲

  • @EduardoHenrique-nd1ro
    @EduardoHenrique-nd1ro Před rokem +8

    Another great vlog, Marcos! Thanks for sharing!
    Cheers from Brazil!

  • @CedricMurillo
    @CedricMurillo Před rokem +3

    Love the new content Marcos!! It's great to see your Channel grow like this!!
    (I prefer the voice over rather than the subtitles though, but that's a personal choice)

  • @myagent21
    @myagent21 Před rokem +234

    It takes a strong person to be this good-looking and yet unattached, living alone and free from relationship’s drama which can be very draining.

    • @scholaroftheworldalternatehist
      @scholaroftheworldalternatehist Před rokem +40

      Or just be an introvert lol

    • @cafezo87934
      @cafezo87934 Před rokem +11

      He has a girlfriend he's doing the long distance relationship thing

    • @user-tt5xj5ib1e
      @user-tt5xj5ib1e Před rokem +42

      'Strong person' - Some of us actually enjoy living like this.
      If you can't be happy and enjoy your own company, you're not going to be happy by just adding someone else ..... :) 🤔😆🤣

    • @quanganhle6148
      @quanganhle6148 Před rokem

      @@cafezo87934 already hate her

    • @quanganhle6148
      @quanganhle6148 Před rokem

      kidding!!!!

  • @johnlord1866
    @johnlord1866 Před rokem

    Stay safe and healthy babe and I’m proud of you❤️

  • @superninja6481
    @superninja6481 Před rokem +4

    Loving this type of week in the life content! Inspiring to see that you get out and are pretty active even on work days. I personally find it really hard to find the motivation to exercise with remote work. Loki is the cutest! Splurges on cats are never a waste of money! 🥰
    Sony camera looks much better. Lightning looks brighter, color contrast doesn't look as harsh as the current camera, feels more professional, you look more awake (skin looks really nice with Sony). And the slightly blurred background on the Sony looks great. That said, Idk if it's worth $2.5k... maybe if you sell the current one, it'll be easier to justify the upgrade.

    • @marcosricopeng
      @marcosricopeng  Před rokem +2

      Yeah exactly! I think I'll sell the old one so the damage is reduced to my wallet haha when you don't wanna go workout is exactly when you SHOULD work out, it's all about discipline :) appreciate the comment!

  • @lillian961125
    @lillian961125 Před rokem +1

    here again to support you! doing your FT job and at the same time enjoying your hobby as a utuber :)) keep up the good work!!

  • @BrunoRibeiroComboios
    @BrunoRibeiroComboios Před rokem +16

    I did on-call also as a Software Engineer for a little over 1 year, but then I couldn't handle it anymore because of too many calls during the night (2, 3, 4, 5 AM). At the start it was good, because it meant more money (although it was fixed pay, regardless of the number of incidents). But then it started being from 1 week every 1,5 months to 1 week per month; then 2 weeks per month and I started getting burned out. Be careful to not let on-call affect your health.

    • @marcosricopeng
      @marcosricopeng  Před rokem +3

      Absolutely it's a fine line, I'm glad you got out of it!

    • @Tenshi_ZA
      @Tenshi_ZA Před 10 měsíci

      That sounds more like support than software engineer and was a toxic company. I've worked as software engineer for many years and mostly you never have to do overtime
      Edit: woops I didn't see you mention on-call. We don't even have those job descriptions where I'm from. Interesting. I guess it's the kind of projects that requires such an incident thing

  • @AlexAbinaJr
    @AlexAbinaJr Před rokem

    Great video man. 🙏🏼🙏🏼 wish you the best

  • @hedgesluke3174
    @hedgesluke3174 Před rokem +1

    Your videos always make me feel calm and remind me to keep hope, love u from china

  • @MessiCFC
    @MessiCFC Před rokem

    Please never stop making videos. love u

  • @ipohboytv
    @ipohboytv Před rokem +4

    Oh gosh. Loving your content. Simple and not braggish at all😊

  • @Daniel_Braun
    @Daniel_Braun Před rokem

    That subway to gym transition at 4:03 was clean! Awesome stuff man - I'm working on a what I spend in a week video right now so I'm getting some inspiration around CZcams haha

    • @marcosricopeng
      @marcosricopeng  Před rokem +1

      Thanks man! Looking forward to seeing your version, I hope I'm using the right credit card :)

  • @k10158
    @k10158 Před rokem +4

    I feel so much better health wise when I make food at home and I will freeze a lot of leftovers so that food waste isn’t a big issue. But yeah groceries are so expensive in NYC but eating food out here that’s cooked in cheap oils is not worth it. Try looking into freezing unused ingredients or full meals so they act like “frozen dinners” when you need them!

  • @juandavidpoveda7560
    @juandavidpoveda7560 Před rokem +1

    My gosh how much peace this video transmit

  • @clocks77
    @clocks77 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for another one Marcos!

  • @piscesgroovesupreme
    @piscesgroovesupreme Před rokem +3

    I just want to say that I LOOOOVE your channel, and Loki is the cutest baby ever ❤❤❤❤

  • @bphipps312
    @bphipps312 Před rokem

    Your videos are very relaxing so chill and load back but interrsting. Just a hey and thanks for the content 😊

  • @aigoowildrift
    @aigoowildrift Před rokem +1

    finally,my handsome is back🥰😍😘

  • @TyrelsChannel
    @TyrelsChannel Před rokem +1

    Hey Marcos! New here. I'm having fun watching your videos. It's good to know that you know hot cook or make your own food. Rooting on you bro. From the Philippines 🇵🇭😊👍

  • @ms.chanandlerbong6959

    Such a great video and you’re literally adorable 😊❤

  • @kaixin3103
    @kaixin3103 Před rokem +1

    It’s so nice that ur company provides lunch. And the food looks really good too ☺️

  • @ReverseUnicorn
    @ReverseUnicorn Před rokem +4

    1)I am glad to see you being responsible with your cat. Neutering and spaying are important things to do if you are not breeding them.
    2)The second camera has a different coloring than that first, the wall looks redder on the canon I think.

  • @k.wee21
    @k.wee21 Před 11 měsíci

    omg his vlogs are so relaxing to watch

  • @KyleMillis
    @KyleMillis Před rokem +5

    King of NYC CZcams! He’s taking over 🗽

  • @toparadise9641
    @toparadise9641 Před rokem +3

    I really like the look and feel the Sony produces. Its crisp and clear. The Canon is more moody and almost as if it has a mood filter built in. Which can be appropriate for certain videos. Your meals look great tbh. Take care friend 💙💜

  • @harshpatel105
    @harshpatel105 Před rokem +1

    great blog marcos!

  • @saikkat
    @saikkat Před rokem +3

    4:04 Transition was so awesome. ;-)

  • @TJD63
    @TJD63 Před rokem +2

    I enjoy your videos. Thank you. I swam competetively from elementary school through college. Great sport. Best of luck to you. Cheers to you and Loki from New Jersey.

  • @julitocarido5539
    @julitocarido5539 Před rokem

    Marcos been watching your videos since saturday

  • @LMays-cu2hp
    @LMays-cu2hp Před rokem +1

    Thank you for sharing life there in the big apple. Your Little one is cute and I like pet walking container!!! That is really tohave the pet looking outside and other people notice your pet as well. Too cute!!!

    • @LMays-cu2hp
      @LMays-cu2hp Před rokem

      And your salad making here was very.

  • @mjohnson9563
    @mjohnson9563 Před rokem +2

    I would say the shoes are legit for a weekly cost as it is part of your clothing allowance. Larger purchases such as the camera would be quarterly and thus you could divide the cost by 13 weeks. Your rent is high but you probably don't own a car which would be an equal trade off. That would put you around $700 for the week or $3000 for the month which is probably in the middle of the spectrum for NYC.

  • @jackson615
    @jackson615 Před rokem

    Amazing vid as always! The quality between the two cameras def shows a noticable difference imo. Though the improvement is dope, you could honestly use an iphone and I'd still watch religiously. Quality content trumps quality resolution. But both is obv better 😆Cheers fam!

  • @EzekielWheel
    @EzekielWheel Před 8 měsíci

    Some what like mine and I’ll be moving to New York soon. Kind of excited being alone over there. Love architecture and fashion so being in a city like this will keep me busy going through all the shops. I also like to teach myself new dishes to cook.

  • @PhxSml
    @PhxSml Před rokem +1

    Nice metro/gym transition 👌🏼

  • @annanachbarseckel
    @annanachbarseckel Před rokem +1

    my fav vloggerrrrr

    • @marcosricopeng
      @marcosricopeng  Před rokem +1

      My favorite dance partnerrrrr....with Hugo Izzy and Harry hahahaha

  • @huando16
    @huando16 Před rokem +1

    Âhhahaha 😂 Loki’s face when you put the little thing on him”Am I a joke ty?”
    I just cant 💀

  • @liza_life_tour
    @liza_life_tour Před 10 měsíci

    It was really interesting, thank you so much for this video😄

  • @Jonathan-br2th
    @Jonathan-br2th Před rokem +1

    Nice video. Enjoy your Asia trip!

  • @tiagobillar2267
    @tiagobillar2267 Před rokem +1

    the transition subway-gym!!!!

  • @ryujoe6112
    @ryujoe6112 Před rokem

    Hey great video! Thanks for sharing! Love the white polar shirt you wear. What's the brand of it? Thanks!

  • @amyschneidhorst1384
    @amyschneidhorst1384 Před 10 měsíci

    And Berkenstocks can be resoled and the cork replaced by some cobblers so they will last for years.

  • @tobyassant
    @tobyassant Před 9 měsíci

    the peeking while self recording is so real

  • @arna.2005
    @arna.2005 Před rokem +2

    plss the cat bag😭💗💗

  • @mirizedkapadia4699
    @mirizedkapadia4699 Před rokem

    All that food....looks delicious! What about your rental and utility expenses?
    Just some feedback, if I may.....I find it a wee bit difficult to focus on the video and the captions at the same time. Sometimes I miss reading the captions altogether and have to keep going back. Else, all is top notch. 🙂👍

  • @omsinha4033
    @omsinha4033 Před 11 měsíci

    damn bro, ur doing a good job with ur life. i wish yall the best of luck

  • @taylorj959a
    @taylorj959a Před rokem +8

    never ever before have I seen a cat backpack, so cool.

  • @susanfisher773
    @susanfisher773 Před rokem +3

    So cool you have a kitty to pal around with…… what a cutie 🤗💙

  • @ash__________
    @ash__________ Před 11 měsíci

    Congratulations on the new camera, but since you asked, as you did the change-ups, the old camera looked and sounded better

  • @justinwijaya5156
    @justinwijaya5156 Před rokem +2

    I think you should bring Loki outside the room..he need fresh air from bored at the room and smell something different outside..hope Loki always stay healthy..and have new friend for loki

  • @iSucrose
    @iSucrose Před 10 měsíci +4

    Today was the first time trying Starbucks, I opted to indulge both myself and my sister in their "coffee," but I have to confess, I couldn't quite grasp the universal excitement surrounding their coffee. It not only left my taste buds unimpressed but also struck me as rather expensive given the portion size.

    • @beella6540
      @beella6540 Před 10 měsíci +2

      I think for most people it’s just not having other options, or never trying the other options. I lived in a small town with pretty much only Starbucks for coffee shops until recently I moved to a bigger town with many local coffee shops. Since I learned the greatnesses of other coffee shops, I never go back to Starbucks lol.

    • @solidaritygirl6065
      @solidaritygirl6065 Před 9 měsíci

      no one cares about starbucks regular coffee lol people go for the speciality drinks. For black or plain coffee you can literally go anywhere else and it'll be better lol.

  • @yoel0718
    @yoel0718 Před rokem +1

    First, love channel

  • @parkerrose3590
    @parkerrose3590 Před rokem +3

    I love your kitty!!

  • @riddhisolanki512
    @riddhisolanki512 Před 9 měsíci

    I'm so jealous of your girl, she's so lucky! :(

  • @Hairihusky
    @Hairihusky Před rokem +1

    ok where did you get the kitten totebag from?? and have fun in Taipei btw!

  • @Paulschultz-ny6hz
    @Paulschultz-ny6hz Před 10 měsíci

    All I can say is I admire you for everything you have and only wish I had your intelligence and good looks to have succeeded when I was young. God Bless.

  • @louiegonzalesbulic2456

    Hi I'm a new subscriber, watching your vids from the start before this recent vid hehe

  • @aliciachen2969
    @aliciachen2969 Před rokem +2

    🍊 loki in the tangerine >>>

  • @cafezo87934
    @cafezo87934 Před rokem

    1) your hair looks good you look more refreshing and energized. So cute 😊
    2) sony camera is better than canon. Picture seems more brighter??? Idk there is a difference to me though

  • @lennyvelez5929
    @lennyvelez5929 Před rokem +1

    Nice vid enjoyed it so much. So amazing this city you have people who can spend 5000 a week and walk around laughing and loving life then you have people who if they spend 30 dollars they have to find something not to spend on(usually involves skipping a meal) in order to make the rent. Incredible city.

  • @IvanMartinez-qy6yi
    @IvanMartinez-qy6yi Před 10 měsíci

    I WANNA KNOW WHERE YOU BOUGHT YOUR SHIRT????!!!!! It looks so good?

  • @MoelIBPP-wm2ng
    @MoelIBPP-wm2ng Před rokem

    Just wondering . Other than "as android fan" --why not choose iPhone as part for Vlogging (combo replacing camera and mobile phone) --any thoughts?
    And please also review the (new) Sony..
    Great vlog..and weekly "finance review"

  • @picoloboy
    @picoloboy Před 9 měsíci

    Man, quick question. Do you use a stick or just the camera while biking? What camera to use? I'm inspired by your vids. Wanna start my own channel soon. Appreciate any ideas!

  • @itsphilipg
    @itsphilipg Před rokem

    YT algorithm was doing something right when they recommended your vids!

  • @kaltecker
    @kaltecker Před rokem +1

    great video once again

  • @k10158
    @k10158 Před rokem +1

    Do you have commuter benefits at work? That gives you pre tax money to put toward subway which saves you whatever % of tax you usually pay. Makes that $2.75 a little more bearable

  • @loorinloop1235
    @loorinloop1235 Před rokem +2

    Thanks for sharing it 💖💖💖

  • @maxmiller5371
    @maxmiller5371 Před 10 měsíci

    Nice! Cute save on the cone for your cat!! Very Cool!

  • @michaelwoodbodley8099
    @michaelwoodbodley8099 Před 11 měsíci

    I think the skin tones from the Canon are more flattering. They give you a hint of a tan. Perhaps the Sony colours can be adjusted for a similar effect.

  • @PinkHoneyBeee
    @PinkHoneyBeee Před rokem +5

    I'm really not a cat person but your cat is seriously so cute it makes me want one!

  • @jasonarias6828
    @jasonarias6828 Před rokem

    Love the cat! And the snatch!! 🏋🏽🏋🏽😍😍

  • @ToanNguyen-hb3sy
    @ToanNguyen-hb3sy Před měsícem

    be happy! thanks you guy.

  • @Watermelon_lemonade29
    @Watermelon_lemonade29 Před rokem +1

    just love ur videos but can you pls give us an idea bout how much software engineers earn in nyc as in if its enough?

  • @anakginuk
    @anakginuk Před rokem

    so refreshing yet calming to your vlog despite you are also still on holiday. Have a great vacation in Taipei and Japan, Marcos. Loki would be thrilled to see you when you're back :)). That skateboard needs to be replaced soon :)

  • @doughnuts312
    @doughnuts312 Před 10 měsíci

    Thanks for posting this. I lived in New York city in the mid 60s my expenses were nothing like yours. In fact I lived in a wreck controlled apartment which cost $78 a month. A typical day. My food run about six dollars. Times have changed. Good luck with your Olympic pursuits.

  • @carltwidle9046
    @carltwidle9046 Před rokem +3

    Loki the cat looked so cute in the life boat jacket.

  • @user-gy8mq7sp7y
    @user-gy8mq7sp7y Před 10 měsíci

    Sweet Studio Setup

  • @pedrosza
    @pedrosza Před rokem +1

    Great vlog 🙂

  • @zafranzainal8070
    @zafranzainal8070 Před rokem

    What brand of white collar tshirt u were wearing on tuesday?

  • @AG-ub4ql
    @AG-ub4ql Před rokem +1

    Very interesting. Lucky you getting free food at office. Can you prorate rent and utilities into weekly expense or am I being too intrusive?
    Lighting is better on Alpha, I think.

    • @marcosricopeng
      @marcosricopeng  Před rokem

      Nope rents 2900 a month so add about 800 to the total :)

  • @yellowbug5113
    @yellowbug5113 Před 9 měsíci

    Your cat is so adorable.😻❤️

  • @izalatta3062
    @izalatta3062 Před 10 měsíci

    i like ur video, subbed already

  • @user-le2tu1tt1v
    @user-le2tu1tt1v Před rokem

    Im ur avid fan marcos, il be migrating to US diz june. Hopefully i will meet u soon❤

  • @sprinter1236
    @sprinter1236 Před rokem

    It’s always been my dream to live in NYC. Someday I will ❤️

  • @Hedonicguy
    @Hedonicguy Před rokem

    It's an awesome life when you have everything and try to mind your own business!!

  • @heydeonhere
    @heydeonhere Před rokem +1

    That 4:03 transition tho deym brah!

  • @charliemu8425
    @charliemu8425 Před rokem

    Is it easy to find nice swimming pools in NYC?