@ligorbunova: after my nyc spending recap, consider this proof that i can (and love to!) be structured with my finances!! what i noticed:
🏨 stays are way cheaper than in nyc. it was really easy to find an affordable hotel near union square ($220 CAD / ~$157 USD a night), and i booked only 2 weeks in advance!!
🌳 it’s so easy to spend less here because the best parts are free: parks, hikes, the coastline, sunrises, sunsets. honestly, i felt so lucky in this city!!!
🚗 if you’ve been to NYC, you know taxis there are INSANELY expensive. in SF, surge pricing definitely exists, and the same ride can cost 2-5x more depending on the time (mine was $11.87 there and $57.04 back!). waymo was usually cheaper for me, but uber sometimes won, so always compare apps
🎟️ idk if it’s a standard intro offer, but i got 30% off my first 5 waymo rides within 2 weeks, which made a pretty big difference!
💳 if you can, use a card with no foreign transaction fees. most canadian cards charge about 2.5% extra on usd purchases, and it adds up fast knowing where your money goes is cool!!! 💚 #whatispendinaday #budgetbreakdown

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Sunday 08 November 2026 14:54:48 GMT