What I Spend In a Week as A 22 Year Old in NYC

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  • I am jumping on the bandwagon and figured I'd do a "What I Spend In A Week As a 22 Year old" video . Here's a little glimpse into my life in NYC and where I spend my money. Thanks to Chegg for sponsoring this video and be sure to check them out here: che.gg/elenaYT
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 227

  • @damondominique
    @damondominique 3 роки тому +115

    It's cuz we know how much a dollar can stretch when you travel around the world!

  • @ashtonfaith
    @ashtonfaith 4 роки тому +460

    your explanation of your financial mindset in college is exactly how mine has been for the past 2.5 years😭 but budgeting is helping me SO much with accepting that i have to and will spend certain amounts each month. so instead of me feeling suuuper guilty about buying a $4 latte, i'll buy the latte and then think okay i now have $26 left to spend on coffee/bakeries this month. it's working really well for me and i highly suggest it to anyone else who's strapped for cash!

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  4 роки тому +35

      YES love this!!! Budgeting is an absolute game changer

    • @kanellita
      @kanellita 4 роки тому

      do you use any apps or have any tips? :)

    • @ashtonfaith
      @ashtonfaith 4 роки тому +10

      danae depends on how much you like excel haha! if you want to keep it super simple and effortless, use the app mint. it lets you create budgets for categories and categorize your expenses. but if you want something more customizable, you could create your own excel spreadsheet or download one from online. i suggest creating categories for all your expenses (i have 10 for reference) and deciding on monthly budgets for all of them. make it realistic because if the budgets are too low, it's not gonna help with the whole unhealthy mentality elena was talking about. and i suggest tracking your expenses but that can be pretty tedious

    • @kanellita
      @kanellita 4 роки тому

      @@ashtonfaith thank you!!

    • @KaterinaKardo
      @KaterinaKardo 4 роки тому

      ashton ua-cam.com/video/a5rD1KnvehE/v-deo.html

  • @tiffanyferg
    @tiffanyferg 4 роки тому +869

    I’m very impressed with your ability to eat & drink coffee at home!! That’s my biggest problem lmao frickin starbucks

    • @hayleyolson2316
      @hayleyolson2316 4 роки тому +11

      starbucks ruins my life lol

    • @whitespacecollective95
      @whitespacecollective95 4 роки тому +4

      Go to the Moma Design Store (go to their website if you're not in NYC) and look for the SOMA Brew Bottle. Thank me later lol

    • @meghan11
      @meghan11 4 роки тому +1

      tiffanyferg her home coffee actually looked so good

    • @damondominique
      @damondominique 3 роки тому +2

      *SAME*

    • @christinadeguzman3964
      @christinadeguzman3964 3 роки тому

      Ever since i bought espresso machine, i was able to not go as much to starbucks! lifesaver!

  • @montypop
    @montypop 4 роки тому +354

    It sounds like you're living a really balanced NY life, you gotta live and enjoy yourself especially at your age! (though i'm only in my early 30's.....lol).
    I wish I spent more money on experiences and good food when I was in my 20's instead of things!

  • @PuckCharlotteH
    @PuckCharlotteH 4 роки тому +769

    I can't believe you only spend $281 dollars.. I've watched other youtubers spend $3000 in a week when they did this video!! Insanity!! Would love it if you could do a budgetting video/ financial advice :) Also curious as to what you do with the money you don't spend; do you save everything? Invest in stocks? Or something else?

    • @thereddog223
      @thereddog223 4 роки тому +2

      probably doesnt include rent nyc average rent is 4200

    • @user-cp1em8yp3c
      @user-cp1em8yp3c 4 роки тому +2

      dude, I spend 200€ a month or so wtf XD

    • @anitaahr2949
      @anitaahr2949 3 роки тому

      thereddog223 well if u live in a cheap apartment in a place someone wouldnt wanna live its cheaper

  • @alisatkachova1597
    @alisatkachova1597 4 роки тому +445

    giiiirl two mondays in a row that's intense :)

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  4 роки тому +80

      hahah WHOOPS

    • @saraboshut1164
      @saraboshut1164 4 роки тому +1

      hahaha yes i noticed as well

    • @nopenu442
      @nopenu442 4 роки тому +12

      Two mondays a week sounds like actual hell

    • @koolnerd103
      @koolnerd103 2 роки тому

      lol I saw that too I was like OMG that’s rough

  • @christianloher150
    @christianloher150 4 роки тому +216

    Seem very grown up for 22.

  • @maameb.4110
    @maameb.4110 4 роки тому +201

    the most reasonable what i spend in a week i've ever seen

  • @madisonspellman5059
    @madisonspellman5059 4 роки тому +17

    I love seeing this! In a world of fast fashion and "buy now, spend more", it is great to see people my own age who can take a step back and be comfortable with analyzing where their money is going, and then investing it in things that last (Roth IRA, real groceries lol, etc)

  • @KapeeshCIndy
    @KapeeshCIndy 4 роки тому +14

    Yes girl. You’re videos have always inspired me to be more self-aware of my money and just lifestyle in general. Love it.

  • @Constantounette94
    @Constantounette94 4 роки тому +13

    I'm in my 4th year of college, and went to a new city. I worked all summer to have some money on the side, but I basically only use it for groceries and stuff like that. And like you, I kinda feel guilty when I spend that money on t-shirts, or more "random" things. But immediatly when I moved in my appartment, I started budgeting, and it helped sooooooo much with feeling less guilty about spendind money on things that I enjoy (like Christmas decor or notebooks) ! Anyways, great video as always ! Keep up the good work ! ♥

  • @mmllaagg
    @mmllaagg 4 роки тому +5

    Loved hearing your thoughts on money! I recently started to keep a money dairy and it’s great to see your spending all on paper, it can really add up!

  • @stinkygorl
    @stinkygorl 4 роки тому +58

    Love this video! I like how u explained why u were spending each, but I hope u don’t feel like u have to necessarily justify it to us. Girl if u r making that coin, don’t feel guilty for spending it!

  • @gracielyle2628
    @gracielyle2628 4 роки тому +4

    I love this video! Really puts into perspective how much life in NYC costs, and how we can budget better here! I’m a student in NYC and am always trying to find ways to save $$.

  • @lizzie6896
    @lizzie6896 3 роки тому +11

    You're 22 and already doing so much. Wow ❤
    Love from India and here I'm about to be 24 and i still have to take permission for everything from my parents. We are way behind I guess to just go out of the house and get our own house and thinking to settle in NY is like the craziest dream to think of, not that we can't do it, but need a lot of money and all to just go for it.

  • @blancaanchustegui237
    @blancaanchustegui237 3 роки тому

    i've been binge watching your videos for the last two days since I am almost finishing my finances degree and I stumbled upon this one and the concert, the friends and dinks and bars just made me so so so nostalgic and happy and the same time🥺

  • @LeaNezz
    @LeaNezz 3 роки тому +11

    watching this in 2021 makes me miss pre-pandemic life😩

  • @MicaelaHoo
    @MicaelaHoo 4 роки тому +6

    I've watched a few of these and I must say I'm impressed by your spending habits. Most others I've watched spend way more! I love how you eat from home a lot. You seem like you have a good handle on your finances. :)

  • @happylife7542
    @happylife7542 4 роки тому +2

    Girl. That is great. You are actually really good with your money. Proud of ya. Keep up with the good job.

  • @jellaaybeaans
    @jellaaybeaans 4 роки тому +22

    The little fish are dried anchovies! They’re tasty on white rice!

  • @elissa_knapp
    @elissa_knapp 4 роки тому +3

    Elena is one of the most genuine youtuber I can find!

  • @xfactor1497
    @xfactor1497 4 роки тому

    Yes! Been looking forward to this one!

  • @jeannelle_
    @jeannelle_ 4 роки тому +8

    your hair looks so soft & pretty!

  • @SarahSpurling
    @SarahSpurling 2 роки тому

    I'd love for this to be an occurring series on your channel! Thank you for your content. I hope you had a happy Thanksgiving!

  • @tillyheal7099
    @tillyheal7099 4 роки тому +36

    Tall, frugal but will splurge on music ----- SOUL SISTER (also you look phenomenal in that lilac jumper, your eyes look incredible)!

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  4 роки тому +4

      ahahah yesss you sound like my kind of gal

  • @ClaireKatsos
    @ClaireKatsos 4 роки тому +13

    *I always enjoy watching g these videos even though I’d never do one cause I’m broke af ! But it’s just fun watching these*

  • @meganp340
    @meganp340 4 роки тому

    this is soooo helpful! I'm 23 and possibly preparing to move for grad school , so this is giving me a good perspective on what life would sortttta be like on my own :)

  • @neiladriangomez
    @neiladriangomez 4 роки тому +6

    I love her when she said she do invest in health insurance and retirement, everyone should be like her

  • @TheBullGangGeneral
    @TheBullGangGeneral 4 роки тому +88

    She is seriously beautiful.

  • @ohmyobrien
    @ohmyobrien 4 роки тому +14

    I love your hair styled like that!! It threw me off when I saw it at first. Love your videos!!!

  • @alyshademartinez3759
    @alyshademartinez3759 4 роки тому +1

    love this Elena!!!💖🌟

  • @1pwellman
    @1pwellman 4 роки тому +11

    I love this video! Can you make this a regular thing? Like once a month or something. It reminds me of Money Diaries from Refinery 29 and I love reading those.

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  4 роки тому +2

      Omg yes I love Refinery 29 videos so much

  • @SupremeMaster-he4rc
    @SupremeMaster-he4rc 4 роки тому +1

    I liked all your outfits in this video, Elena. Great Video!

  • @gen5828
    @gen5828 4 роки тому +8

    thanks for being so transparent. ive been considering moving to nyc after college but the cost of living scares me. your vlogs have made it seem more doable

  • @rochile6001
    @rochile6001 4 роки тому +2

    very relatable nyc week, great video!
    we have similar outlooks on spending

  • @saraproblemor
    @saraproblemor 4 роки тому

    I was actually going to comment on your hair and then you referenced it! It looks great!

  • @kenziedutcher4094
    @kenziedutcher4094 4 роки тому +3

    love your hair like that!

  • @lottis1675
    @lottis1675 4 роки тому

    Nice to see someone else as frugal as I am :D SOmetimes I do think I limit myself too much but at the same time at other times I can buy things and experiences I really really like even if they are a bit expensive because I have money saved up.

  • @stephandden
    @stephandden 4 роки тому +9

    Both Graham Stephan and I are proud of the homemade avocado toast 🥑 and 20 cent coffees ☕️ great video ✨

  • @mariemijares
    @mariemijares 4 роки тому

    I loved the hair at the end!!! 🔝🔝🔝

  • @gunlovingurls9200
    @gunlovingurls9200 3 роки тому +1

    In my 20s I was all about travel and concerts, I don't regret a thing.

  • @maxxam1a
    @maxxam1a 4 роки тому

    i rarely watch new youtubers but ur cool af. v down to earth, and i like NY youtubers instead of la lmao. and u budget so well! go off queen

  • @trfreitas1983
    @trfreitas1983 4 роки тому

    It is great to know that we don't need to spend so much money on basic things in NY! It makes me have some hope of living there someday! 😁🤗

  • @lotusssypringa
    @lotusssypringa 4 роки тому +8

    I budgeted so strictly in my 20s, now at the end of them I can enjoy my discipline!

  • @TheCheapster
    @TheCheapster 2 роки тому

    4/5 on the Cheap Scale!
    Great job and great video!

  • @freyalagan85
    @freyalagan85 4 роки тому

    I love your hair half up!!

  • @jjnngo
    @jjnngo 4 роки тому

    love this topic!

  • @koolnerd103
    @koolnerd103 2 роки тому

    I’m pretty impressed by how frugal you are. Good job being financially responsible :)

  • @sol12314
    @sol12314 4 роки тому +19

    this was the best video i saw in this trend, it was so realistic rather others being like oh i spent 20000 dollars a week

  • @sofiamnesiac
    @sofiamnesiac 4 роки тому +11

    that’s definetely a lot of money! NY is so expensive. I live in Santiago de Chile and 281 USD is basically a month of rent. Living by myself on a student budget I spend 20-25 dollars weekly.

  • @chlo2213
    @chlo2213 4 роки тому

    so so fun!!!!! also your hair at the end is cute:~)

  • @julisharuf
    @julisharuf 4 роки тому

    Hello , can u do everyday makeup routine please 🥺🖤 ur makeup is so beautiful

  • @UniverseHumanity1947
    @UniverseHumanity1947 4 роки тому

    Today I explore and got the best Vlog.. I love to watch and comment your videos. Your are such a skillful and resourceful personality. You should be in UNWTO to encourage others.

  • @dariakuleshova2753
    @dariakuleshova2753 4 роки тому

    any chance you will be filming a hair tutorial sometime in the future? just loved your hairstyle in the intro part :)

  • @emilyadamson3398
    @emilyadamson3398 4 роки тому

    Love your hair like that !

  • @SH-cr3nu
    @SH-cr3nu 4 роки тому +3

    may ask where your top is from that you wore on thursday? i love it!!

  • @toribian98
    @toribian98 4 роки тому +2

    MY BUDGET QUEEN

  • @wilbogdanoff8423
    @wilbogdanoff8423 4 роки тому

    Love this

  • @meganvirginia406
    @meganvirginia406 4 роки тому +2

    thank you for the realness honestly

  • @EricaZetterquist
    @EricaZetterquist 4 роки тому +17

    im moving out soon and itll be my first time having to pay for everything myself im kinda nervous

  • @nourkabbanixo
    @nourkabbanixo 4 роки тому +8

    this is so cutie!! scared to see what mine would be lol

  • @meghan11
    @meghan11 4 роки тому

    rewatching this video so i can like it

  • @Bronnybronny
    @Bronnybronny 4 роки тому

    You look gorgeous!!!!

  • @charly8647
    @charly8647 4 роки тому +2

    $281 turn into mexican pesos is $5,620!! wow, that´s a lot for a week hehe glad i live in México City :) cute vid!

  • @snippetsofpam184
    @snippetsofpam184 Рік тому

    i would love an update on this for 2023.

  • @ericahewson4439
    @ericahewson4439 4 роки тому

    you introduced me to Johnny Utah and now Im obsessed !!

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  4 роки тому +1

      AHHH love johnny! he was my most listened to artist on the year!

    • @ericahewson4439
      @ericahewson4439 4 роки тому

      @@ElenaTaber hopefully he will perform in Canada soon 🇨🇦

  • @FtawUnique22
    @FtawUnique22 4 роки тому

    Wow so pretty!

  • @laurenrippy8266
    @laurenrippy8266 3 роки тому

    I realize this video is about a year old, but I'm curious where to find that sweater from Thursday with the red scalloped edges ❤️ it's precious!

  • @isssaaax
    @isssaaax 4 роки тому

    would be curious to see how you set out your own finances spreadsheet :)

  • @hitxitcc
    @hitxitcc 4 роки тому

    Has anyone ever said you're a doppelgänger of Simone Giertz??? It's uncanny!

  • @lexijames4468
    @lexijames4468 4 роки тому

    how do you organize your spreadsheet for spending? super interested in trying that! :)

  • @chyannelee3074
    @chyannelee3074 4 роки тому +4

    I think the air plane food you ate was anchovies lmao that's why 😂

  • @JustinDykstra
    @JustinDykstra 3 роки тому +1

    I was kinda shocked hearing about the concert lol then I remembered this was before miss Rona

  • @aalserihi2050
    @aalserihi2050 4 роки тому

    How do you style your hair? or is it naturally styled like this?

  • @mollysullivan6414
    @mollysullivan6414 4 роки тому +2

    i live/work in manhattan and i REALLY try to spend less than $1200 per month. i spend $1500 even on rent/utilities which is wayyy too much for my liking

  • @CarlyBehrmann
    @CarlyBehrmann 4 роки тому

    I love your rings! where are they from?

  • @Jordan_Dale
    @Jordan_Dale 4 роки тому

    Where is your jewelry you're wearing at the end of the video from?

  • @asofiad
    @asofiad 4 роки тому +1

    I'm 21 year old and struggled with budgetting. UGHHH. But hearing your method imma give it a try.
    Struggled with budgetting = I ALWAYS EAT OUT EVEN IN BREAKFAST!!! 😭

  • @Californialover14
    @Californialover14 4 роки тому +1

    Wheeeere is gorgeous striped sweater with the red trim from????

  • @Neon2110
    @Neon2110 4 роки тому +1

    That’s pretty good, I spent roughly 1.5k on avg per week

  • @jinnapark2194
    @jinnapark2194 4 роки тому

    Hi Elena! Do you have any other jobs or side hustles outside of youtube? :) I wasn't sure if this is your full-time job!

  • @caseymaree9082
    @caseymaree9082 4 роки тому

    is this including all your monthly expenses you mentioned at the start? if it is that is so cheap wow

  • @HollyGShoe
    @HollyGShoe 4 роки тому +34

    Wait, how much do you pay your personal assistant, who brought you coffee? Shouldn’t that be part of your expenses?

    • @MMarch831
      @MMarch831 4 роки тому

      HollyGShoe maybe she’s an unpaid intern?

  • @jellybeans7854
    @jellybeans7854 3 роки тому

    I love that blue mug you have, where is it from?

  • @SocialMonkii
    @SocialMonkii 4 роки тому +55

    I don't know why but I feel so strange that we are the same age haha

  • @LaverlyLove
    @LaverlyLove 4 роки тому +2

    are you sure you can't bring in food to the wing? like lowkey bring it (lol movie theatre sneak in). like do they actually enforce this and kick you out?

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  4 роки тому +1

      I could probably be sneak it :) they def wouldn't kick you out or anything like that

  • @madelynalexis4406
    @madelynalexis4406 4 роки тому +3

    you’re so so so beautiful!!! i love watching your videos so much. wish we could be friends irl :(

  • @marmalademol
    @marmalademol 4 роки тому +8

    Literally can’t believe you’re the SAME age as me that’s mad

  • @MrNikbert
    @MrNikbert 3 роки тому

    I don’t think I woulda graduated without Chegg

  • @candy2325
    @candy2325 4 роки тому +2

    Super reasonable amount for living in nyc. I saw a couple of videos of people from Los Angles and their asses spend like $2,000 a week.. smfh. One 26 year old girl I watch spent $22,000 a MONTH (she’s a homeowner) I couldn’t believe it.

  • @sydneyfinch5464
    @sydneyfinch5464 4 роки тому

    Where are your 2 gold coin necklaces from that you are wearing in the end? I’m in love🤩

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  4 роки тому +1

      ooo I'll add them to the description! One is from Daisy London and one is from Gorjana

    • @sydneyfinch5464
      @sydneyfinch5464 4 роки тому

      Elena Taber thank you so much!!

  • @sonamSelects
    @sonamSelects 4 роки тому +32

    Did anyone else get confused when it said Monday 2x? Ha

    • @zhenz6425
      @zhenz6425 4 роки тому

      Namdo yes omg was waiting for Elena to correct it to Tuesday

  • @maevehind927
    @maevehind927 4 роки тому +2

    where are your snake earrings from!!!!

  • @dhakafani8828
    @dhakafani8828 4 роки тому

    Thanks 💋💋💋

  • @elianeround7166
    @elianeround7166 4 роки тому +1

    I’ve been lusting over the wing on Instagram for ages but they’re not near enough for me 😭 super jealous you’re a member haha is it as good as everyone says?

    • @ElenaTaber
      @ElenaTaber  4 роки тому +2

      It's honestly pretty great! It's been such a lifesaver for me to have a space to work and meet other like minded women!

  • @amxranthine
    @amxranthine 4 роки тому +1

    Where did you get those snake earrings?

  • @astridrojass
    @astridrojass 4 роки тому

    Ty

  • @danielhsu8142
    @danielhsu8142 4 роки тому

    you're so pretty!!!

  • @clairesunsten9455
    @clairesunsten9455 4 роки тому +30

    why are her views down so much? I've been watching since she lived in cali and I srsly don't get why she's less popular

    • @peachesonmybelly
      @peachesonmybelly 4 роки тому +12

      Claire Sunsten I personally think part of it could be that her audience doesn’t relate to her videos anymore. I watched every single video of hers when she was in college because I also am in college but majority of her recent videos are not relatable to me. Could be like that for others too

    • @kaitlynb2549
      @kaitlynb2549 4 роки тому +2

      @@peachesonmybelly I agree. I used to love her college videos but now I just don't find them as interesting / relatable. Of course her travel vlogs are gorgeous but I feel like they are more fun to make and experience as a vlogger than it is just to watch on UA-cam. It isn't very enjoyable for me to watch someone else's vacation.. especially when that's 80% of their content ...

  • @drewlsy
    @drewlsy 3 роки тому

    What was the reason for your trip to Korea? Just out of the blue like that. Or was it for business?