The woman, who goes by Alli Edition on Instagram, shared the breakdown in a video, giving viewers a glimpse into the cost of everyday life in one of the world’s most expensive cities. A US woman has shared a detailed look at her monthly expenses in New York City, saying she and her husband spent $7,840 (around Rs 7.4 lakh) in one month while trying to live frugally.
Their grocery bill has also been one of the most discussed parts of their budget. Because they prefer organic and whole-food options, alli said the couple spends heavily on food. Groceries were their second-biggest expense, costing $1,210 (around Rs 1.1 lakh). They spent another $617 (around Rs 58,000) on eating out. Transportation cost $532 (around Rs 50,000), with the amount rising during summer as the couple used Citi Bikes more frequently. Bills and subscriptions, including phone, insurance and other services, came to $671 (around Rs 63,000). Their fitness expenses added another $159 (around Rs 15,000), covering Alli’s ClassPass membership and her husband’s gym membership. Other expenses included $847 (around Rs 80,000) on shopping, $484 (around Rs 46,000) on miscellaneous costs, $212 (around Rs 20,000) on apartment utilities and $73 (around Rs 7,000) on other household items.
