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Originally Posted by The Porn Nerd
Being the only one in this thread that actually LIVES in New York (Manhattan) I can give you a proper answer:
First, no roommates? OK then you are looking at living in a studio outside Manhattan. Like far, far away in the Bronx or Brooklyn or Queens (or, heaven help you, Staten Island with all the aliens).
But even then your chances are slim. Most studios are going for $2500-$3000 now. The average (average!) for a one bedroom in Manhattan is $4700.
So unless you find a sweet sublet deal (possible) or a rent-controlled apartment (doubtful) or a shady building manager willing to take $5-20k to "get you in" (possible but not recommended) the answer is basically "no".
No, you cannot live in New York alone for $1000.
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New York is not just Manhattan. I used to live in Manhattan and had no troubles spending $500 per day(not including rent) and that was just a basic life, going out, paying for food...then went UpState, just 2 hours from NYC and was barely spending $500 per month(not including rent). $500 was my rent UpState, including a gym, pool, library, outdoor park, etc. Really big differences within just the state.