nyc: Hi Folks, I plan on moving to NYC in May with my partner. We would like to rent a 2-bed room place in Manhattan (below 34th St). Besides the obvious expenses, such as brokers' fee, deposit, monthly rent and electricity/gas, what are the other expenses we need to be aware of, so we can budget wisely? Thank you.|||If you can afford a 2 bedroom as a newcomer to this city and living in Manhattan I don't think you'll have to worry about budgeting--you must be doing fine. In all seriousness though, there really isn't anything that you would have to specifically budget for here that you wouldn't have to in any other city. Good luck and welcome.|||Food costs more. Drinks cost more. Movies cost more. Restaurants cost more. Etc.|||Taxes are wack.|||I don't know if you are just referring to moving expenses or daily living expenses but here are other items to consider overall: -metrocard for the subway and buses -extra money for those times you don't want to take public transportation and you opt for a taxi (which is getting very expensive) -food budget (more if you eat out) have fun..NYC is a great place|||Cable Phone Line or Cell Phone (depends on preference) Internet (if applicable) Commuting|||Laundry, whether you spend your time in the laundromat or use a drop off place. Groceries cost more in the city and supermarkets have a smaller selection of products,( most aisles are only wide enough for one shopping cart) Prices at fast food places are a bit higher than out of town. Good Luck|||Well, if you plan to have a car in NYC, parking only costs about $450.00 & up per month, Plus outrageous gasoline prices (there are very few gas stations in NYC) and car insurance is rediculous. Honestly most NY'ers don't have cars .....