Originally Posted by penguinbar

The Upper East Side is actually one of the more affordable neighborhoods in Manhattan. East of Lexington Avenue anyway.It used to be one of the most expensive. You still can get a rent stabilised apartmentif you look but not a rent controlled one. Unless you've lived in an apartment since 1971 it's not going to be rent controlled. Tribeca, The Upper West Side, Soho, Greenwich Village are much more expensive. Even the East Village has gotten pricey. I have a friend who lives in a 4 bedroom 2 bath duplex apartment on 78th and 2nd with a backyard for $3600 so she pays $900 a month. She's been there just under a year and found it on craigslist.Another lives in a 3 bedroom 1 1/2 bath on 93rd and 2nd for $2400 so her part is $800. You'll have a hard time finding a share for under $1000 but it can be done. You will have utilities as well. Forget about the Bronx all together.

Costco is on East 117th and we are getting a Fairways on East 86th which is an easy walk from my apartment. Also if you use coupons and look for sales you would be amazed at how much money you can save. I got my $87 grocery bill down to $18 with coupons and sale items a few weeks ago.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

The coupon crap is a little alien to Brits. I've lived here 15 years and still can't come to grips with it. I love shopping in the UK because the ticket price is the price I pay...none of the smoke and mirrors crap you get here. Just give me the bottom line...I don't want to play childish games...ie how much discount do I get it I have an internet coupon or store card etc etc etc.

Originally Posted by penguinbar

I actually enjoy couponing. My best friend who moved to the UK 20 years ago says she hates that there aren't coupons there. Why would you not want to save extra money? I know it's alien to Brits but I don't get why you think it's childish. It's your perogative not to use them but I am trying to help Reena save some money here if she decides to move to the US.

Originally Posted by penguinbar

I'm not too impressed with the UK banking system. I can get the last 7 years of my statements online. My husband can only get the last 6 months on his UK accounts! There are discounts on goods here. Coupons just add the extra discount.

I'm a born and bred New Yorker. I just love a bargain!

Originally Posted by anuny

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Groceries in Manhattan are generally about 15-30% more expensive than the other boroughs. And, in some neighborhoods as high as 75-100% more. In my neighborhood a loaf of whole wheat is $3.99, and a gallon of milk $4.19. Eggs are $4.00 a dozen. A Quart of Juice (on sale) $3.39 ( This is this morning's receipt )

A pint of beer even in the cheapest dive will be $5. If you go regularly to your neighborhood bar, maybe the third pint in on the house. .

Welcome to the Big Apple !!!!!

Originally Posted by Bladerunner

I dunno what it's like in Hell's Kitchen, but at my local supermarket on the Upper East Side a dozen eggs is $1.79 and a quart of orange juice is $2. A quart of milk is $1.19. In the local pub a pint of Yuengling is $4. Some items, like meat for example, are much cheaper than the UK.

Originally Posted by Bladerunner

I dunno what it's like in Hell's Kitchen, but at my local supermarket on the Upper East Side a dozen eggs is $1.79 and a quart of orange juice is $2. A quart of milk is $1.19. In the local pub a pint of Yuengling is $4. Some items, like meat for example, are much cheaper than the UK.

Originally Posted by anuny

Hells Kitchen's big grocery stores are all squeezed out. Given the expansion pressures from Bway and new highrises. A quart of milk at 1.19 is expensive, Pint of beer at $4 is cheap. Between Amish Market, and Whole Food; it is a whole paycheck

Originally Posted by Brat1

I'm with you Jerseygirl, I don't get the coupon thing here either and have so many of these store card things in my purse that it's a pain in the you know what. I love a bargain too but can't be bothered spending my time looking for coupons, must be a Brit thing

Originally Posted by Sally Redux

A concept that went out with the ark.

Originally Posted by penguinbar

I think you just can't be bothered to save money or just do not need to. It's a foreign concept to you. I make a good living but I am always happy to save extra. If it went out then why is one of the biggest shows on TV "Extreme Couponing"? There are loads of coupon sights online. I spend about 10 minutes a week cutting coupons. If you want to pay full price go right ahead. I like saving money.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

I think you are misunderstanding us...it's nothing to do with whether you can afford it or not. In the UK you get the money off goods without having to have a coupon...therefore everyone can obtain the discount. Here you have to clip the coupon, carry it with you and remember to hand it to the cashier...no coupon...tough luck.

Originally Posted by Jerseygirl

I think you are misunderstanding us...it's nothing to do with whether you can afford it or not. In the UK you get the money off goods without having to have a coupon...therefore everyone can obtain the discount. Here you have to clip the coupon, carry it with you and remember to hand it to the cashier...no coupon...tough luck.