how i afford the nyc lifestyle as a 23 year old
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- čas přidán 16. 06. 2024
- this is my realistic take on how to afford to live alone in nyc as a 23 year old. i give you my best tips, my sources of income, how much i saved up before moving out, some budgeting tips, and more. some of the other videos that i've watched sound a little tone deaf so i hope that this one is more feasible and helpful for you :)
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0:00 intro
3:10 why i chose to rent in nyc
5:31 prep/ saving up before moving out
6:16 my income sources
10:13 budgeting tips
12:18 conclusion
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happy sunday 🧡 do y'all want a more in depth video on budgeting or what i spend in a week?
Maybe both?
Yes, love those videos !!
yes yes yes please!!
Both please!
Yesss Love ur videos 😍😍
Shout out to you for acknowledging the homelessness problem in NY it’s ridiculous how disconnected ppl w better situations completely disregard it smh. Luved this video ✨
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You said it! As someone out of the US, I appreciate hearing more about some of the realities of NY
I have known 5 homeless people throughout my lifetime and one is a close relative. I can say that all 5 people were homeless because of bad choices, mismanagement of life, stubbornness, and failure to do what was necessary to get them out of their situation. I'm sure there may be other situations out there but based on my experience 100% of the people I personally knew were homeless because they chose to be homeless.
Conclusion: Life can be hard, you live and you learn. This world ain't for snowflakes. With that said, when you make bad choices in life be prepared for the outcome. No different from eating bad food or indulging in bad habits that can affect your health. Just be prepared for the outcome. Its not right or wrong, or good or bad, as an adult you have to make a wise decisions in life. If these people don't care about their lives and outcomes, why should I. May sound cruel but its the truth!
@@jasonjackson1010 I don’t think the original commenter is saying that all homeless people are perfect people who make good life decisions. I think they’re just saying that there are a lot of rich content creators that talk about NYC as if it’s a perfect place and only show the rich areas and don’t acknowledge those who don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars to spend and who live in poverty.
@@vericvoidal Has it dawned on you that maybe these rich content creators don't wish to talk about poorer people. Who wants to talk about poor people? Poverty is a disease.
I’m 23 and I’ve been living in NYC all my life. It’s beautiful and I am in love with NYC, but it’s honestly too much. It’s not safe anymore either, especially on the train. The smartest thing that EVERYONE is doing now is living in NJ and working in nyc :) cheaper rent + higher pay! This is what I’ll be doing in a few! 2 bedroom in NJ for the same price girl! The transit time from NYC to NJ is about 20 mins!
But I’m happy that you’re enjoying it! 💗
My only fear is getting hit with that double tax since you work in 1 state and reside in another..
But def something I’m looking into and considering
NJ is still very expensive and densely populated this won’t last long I just hope people learn to appreciate it more
@@rach2896 time to get out of usa
@@Will2getfit that's garbage if that works that way.
@@kenfern2259 this is what I'm saying!! I can't wait to move , my dream has been to work internationally!!
Budget tip for museum lovers: Get your IDNYC resident card - It gives you access to free museum memberships (MOMA included)
I loveeee your transparency in this 👏🏼 👏🏼 it’s SCary to share all the details bc people will pick you apart for anything. Congrats for doing it anyway. Nyc is not easy for 95% of us
thank you so much for appreciating the honesty. good luck to you!!!
It’s 10:58pm , and I’m looking up “moving to NYC alone “ in hopes of one day being able to be that girl to post the video. I came across your video and immediately subscribed. You’re such an inspiration & you took the thoughts and mentality right out of my head . I’ll be starting my senior year next month, and since I was an 8th grader I dream of going to college and living in NY. Tysm for this! ♥️🙏🏻 you really opened up my eyes more & understand the reality of the city more. You have a new subscriber 🫶🏼
ahhhh, thank you for this 💖 you'll get here soon ✨✨
You're right on track boo.
love your channel!!
I love how realistic this video is and how you share the struggles so directly. Appreciate it!
Right off the bat, the fact u address the issues in nyc is amazing. Very insightful and very real!
Listened to ur podcast, specifically the episode about moving out as a south Asian kid all morning today. You’re helping me so much with my identity crisis as someone who is going to college this year. I’m so proud of you and seeing a fellow bengali woman living her best life in nyc makes my heart so full with joy. Lots of love 💌
this comment makes me so happy, you have NO idea. thank you so much for your support and for trusting in me to help you with these feelings. wishing you the best ❤️
@@mohuyakhan crying, your reply made my day! Also yes! please make an in depth video on budgeting and saving ur money!!
@@payalsapui1740 yes please one ab save mone
Omg you are so inspirational! The hustle is real but I think you really will go a long way with your mindset and perseverance 💗
Gurl I can feel your strength and determination through the screen! Your hard work will pay off, keep at it ❤️
thank you for this 🥺
Stumbled on this vid cause Ill be moving to New York after school, you're clearly on the right track. No matter what happens with everything you're doing right now, you will have learned so much from it you'll be ready to kill whatever comes at you in life!
Way to go girl!! It’s tough out here in the city but you’re making it work.
You're an advice-guru! Dedicated, diligent, and determined. Talented and tenacious. I appreciate your realism. Wishing you good-fortune in all of your pursuits. Sending you lots of love.
thank you so much!!! 💖
You’re such an inspiration! Thanks for sharing this ❤️
I just visited NYC for the first time and was always wondering how hard it would be to live there, so this was very insightful :)
Thank you for being so open about everything! It seems like from everywhere there are poping videos of people who are handling everything "adult life" related so easily. Especially with the breakdowns, I can so relate, I had moved out to Vancouver, BC🇨🇦 when I was 19 from a little country in Europe and it was all so difficult, but as you say at the beginning of the video it was an opportunity. Although I never want to live in NYC full time, I'd like to try it once for a short period of time and this seems like a great starting point. Hearing the reality of life there, especially when I do not have parents to support me.
Anyways, fingers crossed with everything - hope everything's going to work out perfectly for you :) I am happy I came across your channel! ✨
wishing you so much luck
Thank you for being real and realistic about your experience, best of luck ❤❤
When I first migrated here from Guatemala when I was 6 I was lucky enough to land in New York. And my aunts wife was a tour guide in New York and was heavily involved in the community and culture. She showed me New York. All the beautiful and bad things about and I loved it. Now that I’m 23 I reflect on that time period and I think that at a young age I fell in love with New York. I got to see what she saw and I felt that love she had for it. Lately I’ve been taking the megabus just about every weekend to visit and everytime I go I love it. And I’ve been thinking of moving out there but I know that I need to save up realistically.
@Merican Modi hell yeah and proud. despite that though paying my taxes, and helping the economy. graduated college and working in finance. say what u want but i’m probably more of an asset than you 😂
Right like so what if you’re “illegal”💀 you seem more respectful and successful than him so far, especially for doing your research before moving into an expensive city.
Love your vibe. Thanks for being so raw and honest. Subscribed!
YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL. By speaking on this and getting to be in a place of peace and inspiration :) you made it girl. Keep shining bon 🙌🏿🙌🏿✨
i appreciate it so much, thank you for your comment 💖
You’re humble, talented at making videos & you care about the disparity between people. I’m a fan!
i appreciate you!!
YOUR CONTENT IS FIREEEE praying the algorithm does good things for you💗💗 I found you in my recommended, I hope your in a bunch of other peoples!!
thank you for so being so vulnerable and sharing the content. This was quite helpful, wishing you well !
thank you so much
You’re an incredibly mature and real person. I def was not as much when I was in my early 20s (not even that long ago). Thanks for giving us a real look into life in the city. There are still ways to travel or plan for travel without forking over cash (point/miles etc.). As for making money on YT, I think you have what it takes now to shoot for sponsorships, know what you’re worth and try for it. Worst thing that could happen is that they say no. All the best!
thank you so much for this comment!! using miles is such an underrated way to rack up that extra money
Yesss! 🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾. This brings me joy - I moved here when I was 22, and I’m still here at 33 - you’re doing great! I’m rooting for you!
rooting for you too!!
Very insightful video, major props to you, you'll be successful. Hard work will eventually pay off
you're so gorgeous and i love how you broke everything down realistically
im so glad it was helpful, thank you so much
Thank you for your transparency and vulnerability. This is how we should all be sharing: Honestly. Real💯
I tried to make it in New York but I moved back home during that time. I admire that you are making it out there.
I know it's important to move out for the exact reasons you mention. I hope that your business does well. I did the same thing, but failed when I had tried to stay in LA. It forced me to work harder but I didn't make enough money to keep a place.
Failing taught me a lot of things...it was actually one of the best things that happened to me, because it taught me how important my income stream was. Wishing you all the best.
you as well!
Nothing to be ashamed of. SoCal is a tough place, by all standards, I was one of those guys that "made it" and had a great SoCal experience by getting my dream job at a dream location/beach town right out of college. But after a few years I feel like it was just enough, it was not a good place to have a family anymore, and moved out of CA completely.
I would love to see a budget video ! You came up on my recommended page and I love this content ! Especially as a fellow New Yorker it’s super helpful
i'm happy it helped!! and for sure will make a video on that soon!
love your honesty grl! ♥
thank you for sharing! I appreciate the transparency, especially on the acknowledgment of the homelessness problem here in nyc. also, so random, but I love your voice :)
thank you so much, i see too much privilege on youtube and i wish things like this were talked about more. and hahahah, it's my podcaster side coming out 😭
@@mohuyakhan yess I can hear the podcaster in you, I will have to take a listen! very glad I found your channel this early
Good to see a BD self-made creator doing well for herself, on her mission, and a good head on your shoulders
We’re proud! keep reppin!
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Also, thank you for this awesome video. I took away a lot of really valuable advice that I don't think I would've figured out on my own
This video helps me put my sacrifices in perspective. Paying to experience something that gets you closer to your goals or that develops you is worth it but a lot of the time after I have made financial sacrifices in order to step out of my comfort zone and live, I question if it is worth the hit on the bank account LOL. But it totally is contrary to just going through life aimlessly. Thanks for the video
Thanks for sharing !!! Love your honesty 💕💕
New subscriber here! You should be PROUD Of what you’ve accomplished at your age! 👏🏾The average person your age in NYC still lives at home. I moved to NYC at age 27 on my own too so I can relate, I’ve been here for 3 years now so videos like this inspire me.
thank you 🥺 27 is still young!!! i'm glad o can help 💖💖
@Jean juju yes there is, everybody wants to be independent.
@Jean juju living at home isn’t being independent
I lived in Brooklyn heights for 9 months going to makeup school. It was a struggle being on only $150 per week. I learned how to stretch a dollar and budget. I have now lived in Brooklyn for 3 years, i pay quite a bit in rent between me and my husband, and I know this will always be an issue for me as long as I live here. But this city has so much to offer and it’s unlike any place else.
Thank you so much for this video ! Many people want to move in New york and it is important to know if it is affordable !
Pretty cool tip about doing different commissions , thanks for sharing your personal life! I think it would be so cool to live in ny for a year
this video is so down to hearth and representative of real life. i think i just became obsessed with you
omg HI!!!! thank you so much for liking it
Thanks for sharing. This is more realistic. So many youtubers live a really wealthy, disconnected life.
Super eye opening in so many ways. Thanks for sharing.
You are so insightful. Thanks for sharing and inspiring others.
You are very inspiring, Many blessings. I just moved from FL. I am starting the Apt. hunting now, so thanks for the TEA.
good luck on your move 💖
New subscriber here, first video to find! Yay, algorithm 😂 you are so mature and independent for 23. Goals!
New to your channel. Proud to see you share your thoughts and empathy. Absolutely loved your content and editing. Exactly the kind of info and inspiration I seek on CZcams. 💜
that makes me so happy. thank you🥺
Love your honesty about it all!
always!!
You showed up on my suggested for CZcams . you are def going to be successful as a content creator :) keep going girl
awww thank you so much 🥺💖
Yes to the video on your NY stories. You’re probably one of the first girls ever in your family to move out and live on their own, I don’t know any Bengali’s (male and female) who live by themselves. I’ve been thinking about moving out for quite some time now but I honestly don’t think I will anytime soon as I can’t financially afford to do so. But saying that I have this guilt feeling of if I were to move out and leave my brothers to look after the rest of my family, it would be unfair of them as I would kinda see it as me leaving everyone behind
i completely get that. we were taught that it's selfish to look after yourself. i also struggled with that guilt, but you may find our recent podcast episode on the guilt of moving out very helpful (difficult-ish on spotify and all streaming platforms). at the end of the day, you're just choosing yourself which doesnt also mean leaving them behind
Great video! I rented for a year and eight months and the positive side to renting was to be able to work anywhere. I have had a home for a while but struggling to find a job because everything in CA is so far. So may have to rent again and keep my home like I did before.
thank you for being so transparent in this video! i plan to move out to nyc once i save up enough money and this video was so helpful!! :)
i'm happy to help :)
Wow I love your transparency! I actually pay half of what you do but my house is smaller and I dont live in NYC I live in Finland lol. It do be expensive everywhere and even here it's starting to be more commonplace that people need a sidehustle, many have several short term/temp jobs and fewer people get regular jobs (and burnout cause they do workloads meant for two-three people) make it make sense yall..
this was very informative! thanks for sharing ❤️
of course!! thank you for listening
i mean, your company must be sooooo good if you can afford living there because of thattttttttt that's amazing girl
Yes!! Would love stories! And tips :)
IM LITERALLY A 13 YEAR GIRL FROM INDIA AND THIS IS MY DMN DREAMMM TO MOVE IN NYC ...!! :) THNKS FOR MOTIVATIN ME AGAIN LOVE UR VIDEOS SO MUCH
love the realness 🧡
This video. I felt. People always assume that it's easy but you have such a hard push. As a brown woman, I am blessed to have my family's support but I am also grinding with multiple side hustles and expensive ass rent. ONE DAY, our CZcamss and Instagrams will be caking it I promise aha🤍 Loved this video!!!
rooting for you!!!
That was great and the fact that your doing all this for the future. It will all work out.
It’s all about perspective. To experience a city that brings you joy and unique experiences, isn’t a waste of money. New York is a one of a kind place. It’s not a waste of money, it’s paying for an experience that matters to you. Perspective is everything. Even if rent is $6,000… if we really want something ; we will find a way to make it happen. The defeated mind says “ this is too much.” The creative mind says “what do I need to do to afford the lifestyle I desire.”
You’re an inspiration!🤍
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Thank you so much for sharing.This was very insightful.....
this is the most transparent and politically conscious living in nyc video I’ve ever seen, thank you!!
thank you so much
Yep! Learning experience!
NYC has a totally different vibe, I totally understand!
I really like your honestly, not a big shot obviously but your videos highlight how average people lives which is what I love. Too many NYC big shots wants to show how rich they live but it is a struggle to find normal people fighting to live in NYC. I will never live there but always interested in seeing how normal people live. If you make that a strength of your channel I believe you can make more money on social media because there really is a void in this space.
Girl you are so successful in your own right because you’re an inspiration on what to aspire to. Moving out as a brown girl at 23 is not easy! The struggle is real and I admire your honesty. I hope now that you’ve graduated you’re blessed with more financial stability 🤍 keep on going sister
thank you so much 💖
Your apartment looks so pretty!
thank you!!!
Subscribed, this video is excellent because it’s very realistic.
thank you for your support
I love this video!! I moved to Paris and you've inspired me to start filming a "how I afford my Paris lifestyle as a 25 year old" !!
can't wait to see it!!
thank you so much for this
this video was so insightful, thank you❤ P.S i love how passionate you are about your life in NYC and your future, such an icon💓💓💓
thank you so much 🥺
I’m a student teacher right now too.. It sucks to work this much and not get paid anyway. My school provides a really good breakfast and lunch every day and I live with my parents so that helps, but I still am excited for May when this ends. I don’t know how you have the energy to do all of that stuff after work along with grading papers and making lesson plans.
it's a lot of work. we're almost at the end!!
You're only 23, you're hard work is going to pay off.
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God bless you for your thoughtfulness and sensitivity ❤
Keep it up, young lady. NYC is great for young people.
1650 is a steal here in boston were at like 3k for rent everything is expensive but nye has so much to offer for that price ill move there too
Needed to see this
IT MAKES YOU COUNT YOUR BLESSINGS I THANK THE LORD FOR MINE EVERYDAY🙏🏿 LOVE THIS GIRL
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hello from russia. im impressed by the culture of the nyc and the america at all. im amazed by your willpower, you can handle it. i realized that life in nyc for standart american is much more harder that live in Moscow for Russian from province. That's a crazy city. I'm glad that i found you channel!!! rush!!!
Omgg as a muslim girl with big dreams this makes me soo happy!! Allahuma bareek ❤️
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Love the content, subscribed
thank you so much!!
I'm sorry that you feel like you have to justify why you deserve to live and rent in nyc. It was nice to hear your story, and then I realized you had been justifying it for 5 minutes. I'm sorry if anyone has ever made you feel like you dont deserve to follow your dreams and invest in your future. You are worthy and you shouldnt have to explain your worth to a bunch of strangers on the internet! We are here to support you❤️❤️
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What a beautiful brown woman, and good information. I'm trying to leave NC and move down there because it's a dream to live in a place that don't sleep and that's live. Good work💪🏾
Thanks for sharing!❤
Fantastic video! -just subscribed. Cheers!
I will be living off campus near my university in La Jolla next year, I am sharing a 2 bed 2 bath with another roommate, and I pay about 1700 a month including utility. It is definitely crazy expensive
Loves this video and ur Chanell , im 24 years old and i recently Moved out so im glad i found ur chanell 😍🤍
As a brown girl that's also trying to hustle, just moved out of her parent's house and being financially independent I can't thank you enough for being so honest.
always
love your wall art
thank you!! i made most of them 💖
Do you have a video of a tour of your apartment and where you shop for furniture and decor? Thanks once again for sharing your life with us.
thank you so much!! and yes! i have a detailed apartment tour here: czcams.com/video/0LydgSv5f8A/video.html
You are so badass and very inspirational!!!
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I love your videos 🤩
thank you so much 💖💖
You work hard for everything you have so you don’t owe a explanation to anyone.
thank you 🥰
You are VERY successful & an inspiration! You may not be seeing the financial overflow from your multiple streams, yet, but you are definitely successful in following your dreams, your passions, and your heart🌼
(Keep running your unique race, one day the finances will catch up to you😉)
thank you so much for your faith!! i appreciate it 💖
im only 16 but uve been saving money since i was 14 to move to nyc!
i love your videos, im just now subscribing i hope you make more money off youtube. You deserve it
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$1650 in NYC is SUPER CHEAP whoa