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🇺🇸 Living in New York
The world's financial and cultural capital, with unmatched career opportunities, high salaries, and a famously high cost of living
At a glance
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Calculate net salary →Cost of living
| Rent (1-bed, center) | €3,705/mo |
| Rent (1-bed, suburb) | €2,403/mo |
| Groceries (single) | €285/mo |
| Groceries (family) | €830/mo |
| Transport pass | €121/mo |
| Restaurant (2 people, mid-range) | €125 |
| Coffee | €5.10 |
| Gym membership | €112/mo |
| Healthcare | The US has no public health system for working-age residents; coverage is employer-sponsored private insurance. The visible employee payroll contribution averages around 100 euros per month for single cover, but the full premium is far higher and significant deductibles and copays apply |
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Build your budget →Why choose New York?
Unmatched career opportunities in finance, tech, media, and law, with the highest salaries in the US
A global cultural capital: world-class museums, theatre, music, and dining
Extremely diverse and international, with large expat and immigrant communities
Excellent 24/7 public transport in a dense, walkable city
English-speaking, with deep professional networks across industries
A gateway to the US market and a global business hub
Quality of life
Moving to New York : checklist
- 1 Secure US work authorization before moving: most expats arrive on an employer-sponsored visa (H-1B, L-1, O-1, or E-2); there is no digital-nomad route
- 2 Understand the tax stack: NYC residents pay federal, New York State, and New York City income tax
- 3 Budget heavily for rent: a Manhattan one-bedroom averages around 3,700 euros per month, outer boroughs around 2,400 euros
- 4 Arrange health insurance through your employer; the US has no public system for working-age residents
- 5 Get a MetroCard or OMNY for the subway and buses, which run 24/7
- 6 Open a US bank account and start building a US credit history early
- 7 Note that apartments often require a guarantor or proof of income around 40 times the monthly rent
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