Basic Living expenses in Manhattan?

Question

I may be moving to and working in Manhattan in October and would like to know what my expenses might be.
I know what my rent will be but am not certain of electric, heat and basic transportation to and from my work.
Should I allow $150.00 per month? I'm a single person without an extravagant lifestyle....no auto to store ...bus or subway will be fine......any thoughts?

Answer 1

Manhattan is one of the most expensive spots in the US. I have never lived there but i expect that other expenses are more than $150. In southeastern north carolina, water bill is $150/month.

Answer 2

Manhattan is VERY expensive. My son lives there and pays about $3500 a month to rent what I call a 1.5 BR apt. Fortunately for him, he is an attorney and can afford the expenses on his income. $150 a week would be closer than $150 a month. Check out things carefully so that you know what you are getting into.

When I last visited my son in NYC, my wife and I, my son and his girlfriend went out to dinner. Nothing OVERLY fancy, in my opinion. The tab for dinner exceeded the cost of our round trip airfare from Chicago to New York.