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We don't need to tell you how expensive it is to live in the city. After all the bills are paid and the happy hour drinks are downed, you're probably looking in your wallet and not seeing much room for shopping.
But that doesn't mean you're doomed to repeat your wardrobe staples for the rest of the foreseeable future. We've rounded up what we think are the best shops in the city for cute clothing, shoes, and accessories that won't make you dip into your savings account. Click on the link below to check out our map, and get started on planning what you'll do with all that leftover cash.—Laura Gurfein
Though the Upper West isn't known for its cheap haunts, this branch of the Brooklyn-based boutique has inexpensive-yet-chic finds from brands like BB Dakota and Blue Bird, alongside the store's own label. New York Magazine even listed them in its "Best of New York" guide last year. [Photo]
Make this your first stop for finding a dress on a budget and it'll likely be your last. Labels you'll find here include Eva Franco and Dolce Vita, among plenty others. [Photo]
Maybe you've traded in real books in favor of e-book pricing, but head to this New York City staple to find discounted titles—you never know what you'll find. Added motivation? All proceeds benefit HIV/AIDS-related issues and awareness. [Photo]
For styles that didn't quite make it to the regular stores, head to the American Apparel factory outlet to find basically the same merchandise at discounted prices. Expect some extra zany, shiny, and stretchy pieces. [Photo]
Warby Parker's first full-fledged brick-and-mortar shop sells frames for prescription lenses and sunnies starting at just $95. They're always rolling out new styles as well, including this collection inspired by Coney Island.
The brand that brought jelly shoes back to the fashion forefront is wonderfully affordable. Scoop up some flip flops starting at $50, or the most comfortable flats ever starting at $65. [Photo by Brian Harkin]
When you need to think cheap, think resale. Need to expand your budget even further? Just sell your own clothes for cash or store credit. [Photo: Beacon's Closet]
In Magdalena Jaworska's Prospect Heights standout boutique, you'll find a mix of affordable Brooklyn-based brands, as well as bigger labels like Dolce Vita. Don't miss out on petting the store sidekick, Pizza—that extra perk comes totally free. [Photo by William Chan]
Though the Upper West isn't known for its cheap haunts, this branch of the Brooklyn-based boutique has inexpensive-yet-chic finds from brands like BB Dakota and Blue Bird, alongside the store's own label. New York Magazine even listed them in its "Best of New York" guide last year. [Photo]
Make this your first stop for finding a dress on a budget and it'll likely be your last. Labels you'll find here include Eva Franco and Dolce Vita, among plenty others. [Photo]
Maybe you've traded in real books in favor of e-book pricing, but head to this New York City staple to find discounted titles—you never know what you'll find. Added motivation? All proceeds benefit HIV/AIDS-related issues and awareness. [Photo]
For styles that didn't quite make it to the regular stores, head to the American Apparel factory outlet to find basically the same merchandise at discounted prices. Expect some extra zany, shiny, and stretchy pieces. [Photo]
Warby Parker's first full-fledged brick-and-mortar shop sells frames for prescription lenses and sunnies starting at just $95. They're always rolling out new styles as well, including this collection inspired by Coney Island.
The brand that brought jelly shoes back to the fashion forefront is wonderfully affordable. Scoop up some flip flops starting at $50, or the most comfortable flats ever starting at $65. [Photo by Brian Harkin]
When you need to think cheap, think resale. Need to expand your budget even further? Just sell your own clothes for cash or store credit. [Photo: Beacon's Closet]
In Magdalena Jaworska's Prospect Heights standout boutique, you'll find a mix of affordable Brooklyn-based brands, as well as bigger labels like Dolce Vita. Don't miss out on petting the store sidekick, Pizza—that extra perk comes totally free. [Photo by William Chan]
Supermarket chains such as Gristedes, Stop 'n Shop, Shoprite, Key Food, Trader Joe's, Whole Foods, and more exist throughout the five boroughs of the city. Although tourists may not notice them, there are plenty of supermarkets in Manhattan as well as the other four boroughs.. How do you shop for groceries in NYC?
If visitors are cautious about planning their travel, accommodations, transportation and itinerary, it is absolutely possible to visit New York City on a budget and still have a great time. Here are some tips on how to successfully do New York City on $100 a day.
Depends on what you want to do but a ball park amount aside from accommodations would be about a thousand per week. You can of course use only a fraction of it but to make the most of your stay in NYC, I would say a thousand per week would be a reasonable figure.
#1: Rochester. With a median home sale price of $141,000, Rochester takes the number one spot on our list of affordable places to live in New York. You'll find there are about 211,300 residents in the Rochester area so you'll have a city-like feel without the big-city prices.
Fifth Avenue is the most expensive shopping street in the world. Department stores like Saks Fifth Avenue are full of desirable, high fashion merchandise. You can walk down Fifth Avenue to satisfy your desire for titillation, even if all you want is to window shop.
Depending on your lifestyle, your living expenses in New York will vary. But overall, the cost of living in New York for a single person is $4,130. Whereas the average cost of living in NYC per month for a family of 4 is around $8,925 (renting a 2-bedroom apartment).
Key Takeaways. Cash is widely accepted in NYC, including at local businesses and for transportation. Carrying cash provides a tangible and controlled way to manage spending.
Parliament Street and the streets around it are the main hubs of York City Centre. The broad, mostly pedestrianised street is lined with high street stores and cafés, including Marks & Spencer, New Look, and Pret A Manger. The nearby Coney Street has a few more big brands and the Shambles Market is a short walk away.
Tribeca. Located on the southwestern corner of Manhattan, Tribeca (“Triangle Below Canal Street”) consistently ranks as the most expensive neighborhood in NYC, according to several sources. Best known for its stylish industrial lofts and charming cobblestone streets, residents here enjoy a hip and upscale neighborhood.
The modern-day Garment District's boundaries may be defined most broadly as the area of Manhattan west of Fifth Avenue, below 42nd Street, and as far south as the mid- or upper-20s (including the Fashion Institute of Technology between 26th and 28th Streets from Seventh to Eighth Avenues).
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