Why it worked
The creator shares a detailed and relatable breakdown of their monthly expenses in a high-cost-of-living city, which resonates with viewers interested in personal finance and lifestyle comparisons. The content is presented in an engaging, visually appealing slideshow format with clear on-screen text, making complex financial information easily digestible.
Summary
The creator details their monthly expenses in San Francisco, breaking down costs for housing, groceries, eating out, health/fitness, transportation, travel, and subscriptions. They also mention their salary and reflect on their financial journey and its impact on their flexibility.
Structure
- 1Introduction to monthly spending in San Francisco
- 2Breakdown of expenses: Housing, Groceries, Eating Out
- 3Breakdown of expenses: Health/Fitness, Transportation
- 4Breakdown of expenses: Travel, Subscriptions
- 5Explanation of salary and business income
- 6Reflection on financial growth and future aspirations
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How much money I spent in a month living in San Francisco 💸 💰
26 y/o, marketing manager & creatorpreneur
HOUSING: $4,773 (includes rent & utilities)
1b1b in a managed building! I love having my own space that feels spacious and peaceful. I recently moved to this apt last year!
GROCERIES: $143
EATING OUT: $769
Some of the eating out budget was to cover for friends & family who visited ❤️ I love trying out new restaurants in SF and spending quality time with friends over meals. I cook a decent amount but also eat around half of my lunches at work
HEALTH/FITNESS: $234
I have a classpass membership (for lagree classes) & I recently joined a volleyball league! My work also reimburses 1/3 of this cost
TRANSPORTATION: $418
Rideshare, parking meters, muni (bus system), BART
Didn't bother bringing my car to SF because my building charges $400/month for parking, and gas + outside parking fees would've really added up
TRAVEL: $3,800
Booked a summer trip for me and my parents! I cover all of the vacation costs for my family because they've sacrificed so much for me and it's my way of appreciating them ❤️
SUBSCRIPTIONS: $425
I had an annual renewal for my Capital One Venture X card (love the travel perks), then Netflix & Lemonade (renter's insurance)
SALARIES: ~$6,000
Through my business I pay out salaries to myself and a team member to cover operational costs
This was a higher than usual spending month for me. Despite all of it, my overall assets still increased, mostly due to the recent stock market bull run 🐂
Over the last few years I worked my tail off (developing career capital), kept my expenses low, and invested consistently to get to this current point. I've fully seen my efforts from my early 20s compound after a few years of consisistence & persistence, which has set up the foundation to allow more flexibility in the present
I hope this inspires you to create your dream life!!! You will see the fruit of your efforts