<prompt> Human: Hi guys. Throwaway here even though im a regular reader and semi-regular poster.I know that at the end of the day it comes down to what my goals are, but I was wondering if anyone has any advice from personal experience.A bit about me. 26 Male NYC. No pets kids gf wife.Im moving out of my current apartment on October 1 and am considering living alone. I have already gotten my security deposit back in full.Current financial situations:50k salary plus expected 10k bonus at end of year edit: also 4k a year from a once a week bar gig. My work situation is very secure.1k in checking10k in savings6k in 401k1k in HSANo debtMy current rent is 750. Im looking at studios in the 1200-1300 neighborhood.I have pulled back on my 401k contributions as I am going to need more cash on hand for this move moving costs realtor fee etc.My current monthly budget is below.CATEGORYBUDGET:--:--Income post tax, health insurance, 3 401k, 200 HSA2800Rent750Groceries100Alcohol and Bars300Take out Restaurants200Lunch at work150Coffee50Metrocard115Taxis50Internet25Utilities40Spotify10Dropbox10Newspapers10Hair55Show ticketsEntertainment50Pharmacy40Rotating clothes electronics etc40Cash saved800If I were to move into this new place, it would be more like:CATEGORYBUDGET:--:--Income post tax, health insurance, 3 401k, 200 HSA2800Rent1250Groceries100Alcohol and Bars300Take out Restaurants200Lunch at work150Coffee50Metrocard115Taxis50Internet50Utilities50Spotify10Dropbox10Newspapers10Hair55Show ticketsEntertainment50Pharmacy40Rotating clothes electronics etc40Cash saved280Im looking at the numbers and its making me feel a little tight. I try to pick up at least one side hustle a month for a couple hundred bucks but thats never guaranteed.What do you all think?Assistant: Stop drinking 300 of alcohol every month.Right now youre spending 300 on food and 300 on alcohol. You could easily cook more at your apartment and spend 200 on food and 100 on alcohol, still have a social life, still eat and drink out, and cut your fooddrink budget in half.EDIT: Sorry, 450 on food. I missed the third category where you include meals. Thats insane for a month. One of the easiest things to cut. Cook more at home. You can easily save 400-450month there.Human: Very true on both counts. Food alc coffee is my biggest expense each month. I really need to work on that.  <response>: NYC is very expensive, but it can be a lot of fun! Dont sit inside eating ramen all the time just so you can have your own studio apartment. 