New Delhi, Aug. 9 -- New York City may be the 'City of Dreams', but it comes with a steep reality check for those in their 20s planning to make a move. To break down the true cost of housing, food, and transit, an Indian woman shared a viral Instagram video detailing her financial learnings from eight years in the city.

Trish shared that living in New York on a budget is possible with the right strategy, drawing on her past mistakes to help others navigate the city's costly landscape.

"I break down all the mistakes I've made and things I've learned in my eight years living here, so hopefully you can navigate this city more confidently," Trisha said while sharing how much it actually costs to live in NYC.

She pointed out that the real q...