The Economic Times

New Yorks dreamy life looks perfect on screen, but what does it really cost? Rent, living expenses and the price of the big-city fantasy explained

New Yorks glamorous lifestyle has been romanticised by Hollywood and shows like Friends and Sex and the City. But a recent conversation between financial influencer Sharan Hegde and NYC-based creator Khushi Jain has highlighted how expensive that dream can be, from Manhattan rents to the broader yearly cost of living.