New York, NY
8M+ population
Categories in New York, NY
Jobs & Careers
Job openings, salary discussions, companies
Housing & Rentals
Apartments, houses, neighborhoods to avoid
Schools & Education
K-12 schools, colleges, tutoring
Local Recommendations
Best schools, gyms, doctors, grocery stores, restaurants
Social & Events
Meetups, community events, networking
Recent Discussions
Why does every Indian grocery bill here feel like a mini shock?
Lately, every trip to stores like Patel Brothers or Apna Bazar feels more expensive than expected - even for basic items. What’s your average grocery bill looking like these days? Which items (vegetables, snacks, spices, atta, etc.) feel ridiculously overpriced? Do you still buy the same things as before, or have you cut back? Have you ever walked out thinking “this is just not worth it anymore”? What alternative you are considering?
What’s one trade-off you didn’t expect when moving here?
Every decision comes with hidden costs - curious what surprised people most. What did you have to give up that you didn’t anticipate? Was it worth it in hindsight? How has it changed your priorities? Would you make the same move again?
Is it actually easy to make real friends in NYC?
People say NYC is social- but meaningful connections can be a different story. How did you build your current friend circle here? Do you feel your friendships are deep or more situational? How often do you feel genuinely supported vs just socially active? Have you ever felt lonely despite being surrounded by people? Sometimes i feel like moving back to India.
Is New York still worth what we’re paying for it?
I’ve been thinking a lot about how expensive everything feels here, especially compared to other cities. Curious how others are experiencing it. When you look at your rent or mortgage, does it feel justified for what you get? Did you compromise on space, commute, or quality just to stay in this area? Have you ever seriously thought about moving out of NYC/NJ because of costs? What’s one thing you’re paying for here that secretly annoys you every month?