Urban or suburban, everyone knows how quickly you can rack up your spending on major purchases. But what about the little things we often overlook, like the cost of a morning cup of coffee? We compared prices on items ranging from cupcakes to library fees for City dwellers and Westchester residents. See how the “little things” really do add up.
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…New York Public Library: $0.10 (children’s books), $0.15 (seniors 65+), $0.25 (adults) |
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…at Stumptown Coffee Roasters in Manhattan: $3 |
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…Magnolia Bakery in Manhattan: $3.25 each ($36 for a dozen). |
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…Shake Shack in Madison Square Park: $4.50 (single Shack Burger), $7 (double Shack Burger), plus $2.65 for fries. |
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…the Holland Tunnel: $8 (eastbound only). |
The cost of one regular (adult, non-matinee, non-3D, non-IMAX) movie ticket at a Regal Cinema…
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…in Manhattan: $13.50 |
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…in New York City: $65 for Manhattan, 96th Street and below; $35 for all other areas. …in White Plains: $20 |
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…with a monthly unlimited MetroCard: $52 (reduced fare), $104 (regular fare). |