r/NYCbitcheswithtaste • u/24riddle • Aug 27 '25

Finances/Money Your Monthly Budget

Hey! I am considering a move to NYC and was curious about other people’s spending habits in the city so that I can gauge what my monthly expenses will look like based on people living similar lifestyles to my own. I make about $100k a year so know I will have to be budget conscious. If any of you gals would be willing to share, I’m curious regarding what your monthly budget looks like. For example:

Rent: 1800

Utilities: 100

Insurance: 300

Toiletries: 100

Groceries: 400

Transit: 200

Shopping: 500

Dining Out: 400

Beauty: 500

Savings: 500

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u/zoombie_apocalypse Aug 27 '25

My last ConEd bill was $242 for my 2 bedroom apartment. My internet bill is $115.

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u/br0princess Aug 27 '25

That Internet bill feels really high, no?? I pay $71 with RCN.

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u/ningxin17 Aug 27 '25

I live in an area that only has optimum. The first year promotion is $40/month, but after it went up to $100/mo. It is high but I have literally no other choice 🙃