New York City has a reputation for being one of the most expensive dining destinations in the world. It's easy to wander into high-end restaurants without realizing it and walk away with the idea that dining out in NYC is wallet-busting.
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A couple can definitely live off of $1000 a week in NYC, although their quality of life can vary quite a bit depending on where exactly they live + their necessary costs + spending habits.
My advice is to keep the cash low per day, get more when you need it from your bank's ATM. New York is a an expensive city. If you include hotel rates, transportation, dining, and maybe a show or two think in terms of about $1,000 a day average.
You need at least three days to really see the main highlights (though a “quick hits” tour could be done in a two-day NYC itinerary). However, I suggest 4-5 days to see the main sights without rushing too much.
We went to NYC last year during Christmas for 5 nights. My husband and I budgeted about $2000(for personal expenses not including hotel room or air travel which were separate). It was more than enough.
New York's unique culture and diversity make it a popular tourist destination, and an estimated 60 million visitors visit New York City every year for sightseeing. But tourists also drive-up prices because they are often willing to pay more for goods and services compared to an average resident.