Cost of Living in NEW YORK in 2024 | How to budget as an international student in USA?

New York is a definitely a dream city to live in! And it can be cheaper than you think only if you set aside a proper budget for each month.

I moved to New York in February 2024 for starting my full-time after graduating from Purdue University in December 2024 and it has been a wonderful experience so far!!

This video shows the breakdown of my budget in New York for the month of April 2024:

00:00 Introduction
1:50 Importance of Budgeting
2:23 How to track money?
2:47 My April 2024 expenses
3:04 Rent
4:35 Utilities
5:11 Groceries
6:10 Travelling
7:17 Eating Out
8:14 Miscellaneous Expenses
9:00 Conclusion


You can personalize your budget because the numbers would vary wildly for based on your circumstances. But I think if you are living alone, $2000-$2,500 per month can be a good starting point to consider!

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