Living in New York City
Posted by Kyra Smith
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Living in New York City April 07, 2006 07:33AM |
I'm doing a study on the cost of living in New York city. I am gathering information about various costs including, but not limited to;
The cost of riding the subway
The cost of taxi service
The average cost of groceries per person per week
The cost of Utilities:
Electricity, Gas, Water/sewage/garbage, cable, internet, etc.
Other various costs.
Thank you for your help.
The cost of riding the subway
The cost of taxi service
The average cost of groceries per person per week
The cost of Utilities:
Electricity, Gas, Water/sewage/garbage, cable, internet, etc.
Other various costs.
Thank you for your help.
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Re: Living in New York City April 08, 2006 06:34PM |
Registered: 19 years ago Posts: 50 |
Subway - I get a monthly metrocard for $76 a month.
Taxis - obviously vary by how far you are going. I can go roughly 10 blocks for $5 if I stay on the same side of town but 10 blocks and crosstown is usually abour $10.
Groceries - I am single so I spend at most $40 a week sometimes less depending on how much I ordered in.
Utilities -
Electric: typically $40 - $50 for a one bedroom (500 sq ft) apt.
Gas/Water/Sewage/Heat/Garbage: included in my place and typically included in rent (NOT AC THOUGH)
Cable/Internet: I do a package that is roughly $80 a month with taxes but most people (that I know...) use Time Warner Cable so you can check out their packages.
Various: Beware I work downtown and food is quite expensive for lunches. I typically can't get a meal for under $7. Midtown is a bit better from what I have seen the few times I have eaten up there in the last few months.
Taxis - obviously vary by how far you are going. I can go roughly 10 blocks for $5 if I stay on the same side of town but 10 blocks and crosstown is usually abour $10.
Groceries - I am single so I spend at most $40 a week sometimes less depending on how much I ordered in.
Utilities -
Electric: typically $40 - $50 for a one bedroom (500 sq ft) apt.
Gas/Water/Sewage/Heat/Garbage: included in my place and typically included in rent (NOT AC THOUGH)
Cable/Internet: I do a package that is roughly $80 a month with taxes but most people (that I know...) use Time Warner Cable so you can check out their packages.
Various: Beware I work downtown and food is quite expensive for lunches. I typically can't get a meal for under $7. Midtown is a bit better from what I have seen the few times I have eaten up there in the last few months.
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