Can you survive NYC on a $20-budget? Aabir Vyas takes the plunge

Aabir Vyas, an Indian content creator has taken the Internet by storm with his latest challenge: surviving an entire day in the bustling streets of New York City on a budget of just $20.

Known for his engaging videos, Vyas shared his experience on Instagram, showcasing his food choices and adventures throughout the city.

The video has garnered over 9,000 views so far.

For breakfast, he cleverly snagged five bananas for just a dollar and paired them with a whole wheat bagel and egg for three dollars. “That was my first meal of the day. I’m trying to keep it relatively healthy,” he noted.

To stick to his budget, Vyas used a prepaid subway card for transportation. His day included a $2.29 protein bar and a $6.17 coffee, which he enjoyed while editing his work. “I needed a good coffee and a place where I could sit and work comfortably,” he explained.

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As the day progressed, he kept hunger at bay with a $0.48 sparkling water and finished off his leftover bananas before heading to a meeting. For dinner, he opted for a street cart meal of chicken and rice for under seven dollars, keeping the sauces minimal.

The video culminates with a text overlay revealing his grand total: “Total – $19.94 spent.”

A user said, “That Cart chicken rice is the best thing I had in New york 😋” another wrote, “Compromise on coffee doesn’t work even if the budget is tight🙌😇.”

A third commented, “Coffee is Expensive 😄.”

Another posted, “20 dollar Rs 1600. India me 10 din survive krr lega itne me😂.”