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I want to go study in LA or NYC (same school) next year, but don’t know how much it will cost to live there, I’m going to be there for a minimum of 20 months, maybe 2 years.
The problem with LA is transport, I would have to buy a car which would bring up the price, but allowing me to live further away from the more expensive areas. This then would bring the price back down a little.
In NYC a Metrocard would be enough, cost $100 per month, and needs no fixing, gas etc.
A place to stay, I need the cheapest available, roommate(s) would be best right? Just a bed to sleep in, privacy I can get in the bath. The price is much the same I think LA or NYC, $600 - $850 per month, right? Everything included.
Food, would $500 per month be enough, where I live now (Denmark – one of the most expensive places in the world) $400 is enough. I am doing the cooking myself, cheap foods, pasta, bread etc.
I don’t need steaks or anything fancy, I don’t need to eat out in a restaurant once a week.
Fun, I don’t go clubbing (hate it), I don’t drink that much, a few beers somewhere with friends would be fine, and I don’t smoke. Maybe a show every now and then, I really don’t care for these things, last time I was at the movies was back in 2001. Prefer to watch a dvd with friends.
Extras, laundry (important), toilet paper etc. how much?
Maybe a cheap phone for local calls.
I don’t need to go shopping for new clothes or anything.
I’ll be studying, studying, studying and studying. Just need to live like a student, a little food in my belly, a place to sleep and clean clothes.
Also, what’s the atmosphere like in these places? And what are people like, how would they treat me? (might be a strange question, but you'd be surprised of how people treat others around the world)
Which place would you choose?
Is $1,250 - $1,500 per month enough? Please be, please please please
Don't listen to the previous poster. LA is much better than NYC for the life you are seeking. Between the two, don't even bother with NYC.
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