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...or, technically $15,720.00. I calculated costs based on my research (breakdown is below) and according to that, to live comfortably at the bare minimum (i.e. not be hungry, not be naked, etc.). Here's my month-to-month breakdown:
Rent - $850.00/month (Roommate situation!)
Rental Insurance - $15.00/month
Unlimited Use MetroCard - $120.00.00/month
Internet - $30.00/month
Misc. Utilities - $50.00/month
Laundry - $15.00/month
Personal Care Items - $30.00/month
Groceries - $200.00/month
As far as entertainment and anything else goes, if it ain't free, it ain't for me.
But really, what I need to know is if you can realistically live in Manhattan for this much money. I know that the rent is doable so that isn't up for debate.
I don't plan to be living at this income level forever, just for a year or two until I finish my associates degree and are able to get a higher paying job (while I work on my bachelors for another two years). If I need more money, I'll be able to access it but I don't want to spend anymore than I have to.
I don't think $15 a month for laundry is at all realistic...I usually do it at my mom's because the laundry places in Astoria are too expensive for my budget (and I make a hell of a lot more than $16k). Assuming 3 loads per week, it would cost me around $15 per week. Plus the cost of detergent, softener, etc.
...or, technically $15,720.00. I calculated costs based on my research (breakdown is below) and according to that, to live comfortably at the bare minimum (i.e. not be hungry, not be naked, etc.). Here's my month-to-month breakdown:
Rent - $850.00/month (Roommate situation!)
Rental Insurance - $15.00/month
Unlimited Use MetroCard - $120.00.00/month
Internet - $30.00/month
Misc. Utilities - $50.00/month
Laundry - $15.00/month
Personal Care Items - $30.00/month
Groceries - $200.00/month
As far as entertainment and anything else goes, if it ain't free, it ain't for me.
But really, what I need to know is if you can realistically live in Manhattan for this much money. I know that the rent is doable so that isn't up for debate.
I don't plan to be living at this income level forever, just for a year or two until I finish my associates degree and are able to get a higher paying job (while I work on my bachelors for another two years). If I need more money, I'll be able to access it but I don't want to spend anymore than I have to.
Welcome to New York City !
NYC is among most expensive cities to live in you will need high income to live in prime areas. Manhattan is one of NYC five boroughs it heart of the city so prices are going be very high. $16,000 a year in Manhattan is not realistic at all NYC will eat your wallet like lunch.
Of course you can. Most coddled people these days don't know how to be resourceful (in a LEGAL way).
If one is willing to live outside of Manhattan, it might be possible if someone is very careful with their money and is able to find a low rent situation (which is not that easy).
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