I love your imagination and how you always switch things up. Never a dull moment !

"I get why they were rude" ... absolutely NOT, there is never a reason to be rude, and the fact that they want you to spend hundreds of dollars in their restaurant they should be respectful, it's about the whole experience not just the food, don't ever excuse that behavior

Is it just me or Raphael is actually one of the most humble youtuber ever? I believe all of us agree we really want to have a friend like Raphael.. so funny, so humble, so down to earth, so modest!!

ProTip for anyone using random coffee machines: always run plain water through the machine before you make your own coffee/tea! Sometimes there can be gunk just chillin’ in there if it’s not used regularly. They’re also rarely cleaned properly.

It's a great idea for a series. Keeping it real by mentioning you went over budget is important as there is such a reality gap on what someone can afford even just for food in a day. The free coffee though was sort of a cheat because it in reality was part of the cost for the room. In the past I would go to a restaurant with a friend & order hot water (because free) and bring a tea bag from home so that I could have a drink with my meal without paying the extra I couldn't afford. I would also bring home creamers like you did. Looking forward to seeing what else you get up to!

Great idea for a series. Years ago, Racheal Ray from Food Network did a series going from town to town on a budget. Very popular at the time. In today’s economy it would be just as interesting to see you continue this series.

Feels like we're watching Raphael in 2 realities. Fancy one and struggling/relatable one. 😂

We NEED more creators like you Rapha! Your honesty is always so refreshing! no wonder you see so much success, its well deserved!

No need to tip anyone if you’re just picking up the food,not like they did anything but hand it to you,also if she was rude…

My parents took us on a couple vacations when I was a kid (we were poor) and one of the things we did to save money was bring our own food. We'd also do research ahead of time so we had a list of things we could do in the city that were either free or dirt cheap. We'd take advantage of museum free days, use coupons for aquariums and planetariums, visit suburban botanical gardens (usually free or just a donation to get in), go to the beach, visit local farmers' markets, and go on hikes. There's still a decent amount of things people can do for fun for free, but you really have to be creative these days.

Love this series idea! It would be interesting to see how far $5 and $500 can go in different places.

I haven't laughed so hard for a while lol the coffee noodles had me in tears. Made my day.your videos are great.take care Raphael

This was a great video. I loved seeing the different experiences you were able to have based on budget. Would love to see more in different cities too! Many blessings ❤️

If you ever go to Seattle you have to go to the restaurant at the top of the space needle! It rotates as you eat so you get the whole view of the city it’s so cool! It’d definitely have to be the expensive day if you were doing this type of video but I think you’d find the spinning restaraunt so cool!

You should do a video about freegan life / dumpster diving for food and/or free pantries and foodbanks. This would be a great way to use your platform to bring attention to food poverty.

Raphael, you're the true wizard of budgeting! With $5, you managed to stretch time like a rubber band and fit in a whole day of New York adventures. But with $500, you must have stumbled upon a time machine because suddenly 24 hours turned into a week of luxury experiences. Next up, let's see what happens when you spend $5 million and bend the fabric of space-time itself!

RAPHAEL, look up Baked Alaska. Ice cream inside toasted marshmallow or torched meringue is not unusual. He cracks me up. He describes the coffee as having aged whiskey in it and then when he goes to taste it, he asks "Is there alcohol in it? That tastes like whiskey." 😆 Sometimes, Raphael seems flighty.

Love your content Raphael! You’re incredible and fun to watch- Salem is adorable too! ✨💕 Much love.

Hershey's chocolate used to be really good, the reason for that is because when the cocoa butter price went up. They couldn't use as much as they used to and the taste changed.

The best highlight of the WHOLE video for me was his interaction with the squirrel, that just made my night😂😂😂😂

I find myself in a constant smile watching your videos. Thank you.😊

I love how down to earth you are. Great video and if I was your camera man I would have stole that pastry from you lol. Definitely make this a series go to a state with a small town

$18 for a small coffee?? I hope it had gold drizzle in it somewhere! 😮

Amazing video!! I love your creativity!!! Thanks for taking us in your journeys!

Loving the content rapha and enjoying the journey please continue with the new ideas💕💕

Loved this video. You should definitely do it in other places, especially for those of us that don’t travel, it’s like a free trip 😂 ❤❤

I absolutely loved this video, all Raphael's videos are great but this one is off the charts 😁

I love all your different ideas and no matter how you vlog, its always entertaining. Keep up the great work.

It's actually not uncommon to pay roughly $1.50 for an apple from the loose/bulk section of any grocery store. There are some apples you can spend even more on. I really enjoyed seeing a bit of New York! Thanks for the video!

I like a good mix between inside and outside videos 🙂 Allways fun to see what you up too next.

If anyone is planning a trip to NY for the first time and wants to do stuff like this (20:47), I know that the Empire State experience holds so much history, and if you have the chance and financial ability to do it then go for it, it honestly is pretty great to see the history behind how it was built and being up there as well. However, if you want a similar experience with different interactive rooms, 360 views, and a terrace that you can take awesome pictures at checkout the Summit Experience at the Summit One Vanderbilt and see if it interests you because it’s another great option. I went in the winter time last year, and then, it was $39 for a ticket, coming around $43 with taxes (it probably costs more now, and the price does fluctuate with the day and time (i.e. weekends and sunset hours are more expensive)), but it was honestly a great experience as well. Edit: fixed typo

Raph, you make whatever type of videos you enjoy, we love them ALL!

I like both videos so whichever is easier on you is best. Thank you for sharing your journey with us 😊

Even Stevie Wonder could've seen the coffee noodles coming when you use a coffee maker for hot water 😵‍💫

You crack me up! I'm so happy I stumbled upon your channel. Thank you!

Loved it. Would like to see more in each city you visit. Also love the GoPro, makes me feel like I'm there. Still #1 in my book. Thank you, I hope you are happy here.😊😊😊😊

I enjoy all your videos, I have lived in NYC my entire life and things are very exspensive, definitely a challenge.

I loved it! Thank you for never disappointing us ❤😊

Yes...do a series of this... come to DFW...I can give you suggestions for both cheap & expensive days!

marshmallow/ice cream is similar idea as a baked Alaska - cake and ice cream baked inside meringue.

This was a fun video! He actually got a lot further than I thought he would on the 5 dollar side . No telling how much walking he had to do though.

Hello Raphael ❤ I love your videos I’ve been watching for years and was reminded of you recently when I seen you have TikTok yay! I was also wondering where did you get your pretty necklaces?

As a French I’m very shocked about the pastries prices, this insane 💀(i mean i hope everyone is shocked)

Thanks for the video, really enjoyed it and it would be really great if it would turn into a series❤

If it’s free, it’s for me 😂😂😂😂. You are just so awesome ❤.

The coffee beans were placed in a whiskey barrel, and absorbed the whiskey flavor. They actually sell the same beans at Chicago’s Starbucks reserve. They make a good gift for somebody who likes whiskey and enjoys strong coffees. You should try Las Vegas that’s a whole different level. Places are not close together even though they look close and things are significantly increasing in prices but there’s a lot of places that keep the prices low on purpose to draw people in. Just an idea.

yes pleaase, do a series from this! very interesing! thank you)

❤ this as a series! The $5 day seemed healthier.

I watched this video over 3 days, I enjoyed every minute of it Thank you Raphael ❤️

Love your videos 🥰 once again you always put in such great effort and great content .. thankyou so much for doing this and how everything is stupid price now and getting very expensive and to experience this nd do something like this just shows it all . Sending loves keep it up never change and never stop being youu❤🥰x

I love seeing you enjoy all the food ❤.it is weird how expensive food is more enjoyable.❤❤❤❤

Wow!!! 😮 i love this it's something different but so fun and entertaining i would love to see more like this! It would be an amazing series tbh!!!❤❤❤

I love watching your videos they truly put a smile on my face . ❤😊😅Thank you .

This video is great. I love to see the difference in the days!

Those chunks are normal in coffee when you don't have a good filter. You could leave it aside for a while, then put it carefully in another cup so that the chunks will remain at the bottom of the first cup.

Omg I'm in the background of your video and I'm so so mad I didn't see you! NY life tho always in a rush to get somewhere! I'm so mad I missed you :(

This was really fun. I enjoyed your creativity.

47:49 come to Louisville, KY during the Kentucky Derby next May! You’ll be surprised what you can her for cheap and you’ll also be surprised the same city can be! Just inside and outside of the track, it’s a totally different world!

I loveee this video! especially since it's located in Manhattan! this is super fun to watch. I didn't even realized it's almost an hour

I like both forms of videos it’s insane how food prices have risen

Never use the keurig in a hotel room. People put stuff other than water in there 🤢🤢🤢🤢

I have an exam tomorrow but this is more important

Ps: taxi cabs in NY check the light on top that's how u know If it's taken or not. & there is always the subway .....😊and the ferry to NJ plus bus uptown from ferry is free!

Love that your local coffee shop in your NYC stay is my name ❤ ☕️

Hey from California Raphael! I like both your concept videos & your vlogs. ❤

Do your same thing as you did in New York in New Orleans and/or Atlanta. Maybe both. Happy eating!😊

As someone that lived in Manhattan for a decade.. this made me giggle and yet wonder how on earth I managed for that long. Lol at the dollar slice part. There’s tons of those.

Can’t wait for this video. Raphael your videos always make my day they’re amazing🖤🖤

If you make it a series you should come to Laurens, SC. It's a midsized town but it'd be interesting to see how you handle that lol

Amazing experiment. I’d love to see you do this in other cities

Glad to know I'm not the only one who grabs a handful of sweet flavored creamers for my pocket, while using a totally unhealthy amount in my coffee!

Hilarious how your 5$ day starts and ends with coffee 😂🙈 would love to see a LA version of this

Thank you for doing a video like this it’s so helpful I’m saving to go to America for my 30th. Definitely going to try and save more money

Toasting you and your amazing dessert with my Diet Pepsi and being just a little bit jelly ...just about the dessert, you can enjoy everything else..those desserts I'm LIVING ❤

You should totally come do this where I live in Rhode island. My daughter and I would love to meet you and show you around!!!❤❤

When I’m doing free stuff in nyc, I like the NY public library gallery, the ikea ferry, the free cafe at soho aritzia, free kayaking on the Hudson River

Great video, sadly everywhere is insanely expensive now, but goes to show you still can make the most of little.

Love your videos! Can you do more 1 star vs 5 star videos? My favorite were the bakery ones!

Its crazy to think in high school we had a week trip in newyork city, and it only cost 500 dollars. Included going to empire atate building too!

Cheap Korean food is located in Flushing New York City. And around West 32nd in Manhattan New York City

Pazza Notte isn’t too terribly priced. But yeah rude people are everywhere. I got that same treatment so many times.. even in my own apartment building, the doorman didn’t think I lived there and told me to basically leave lol.

This was a great video btw, Excited to see if you do it it somewheres else.

Great video! I can’t eat thin crust pizza. They might as well put toppings on the cardboard boxes the pizza comes in and eat that.

The biggest Walmart in the world is in Albany NY. It’s about a 3 hour Amtrak ride north and a 10 min Uber to it from nyc !

So Raphael said I won't spend 50 dollars on a bakery. And my brain shouted says the person who literally started the one star vs five star war😂😂😂 ! Also maybe the budget should have been 1000 dollars coz two people while 5 dollar day. Just came here to comment while Rapha is wondering how they made Nutella break so expensive if it's made with Nutella 😂

Yes series!! Come to Portland Maine! 🎉

I have missed you sweet heart, you must be very busy with life miss your videos at your home. New York is very expensive to visit, i lived in the next state in Massachusetts and I have retired to Georgia, and am loving it here ,no more cold cold freezing temperature just beautiful weather Their is no excuse for that rude person she doesn't deserve a job in dealing with people, I would have called the owner of the store and tell them what happened to you because they need to know that kind of thing is going on in their store thank you Raphael it's a pleasure watching you will be waiting for the next video good luck and bless you my friend .

35:50 this indomie flavor is one of my favorites of all time.. I actually just had it for lunch today.. indomie hot noodle products are the best, pretty tasty but the spiciness is tolerable I wonder if indomie is as popular in the whole world as it is here 👀✨

i love your videos so much they are my favorite. they always make me so happy and put a smilr on my face

San Antonio Texas, cheap food, lots to do on a low budget. Also lots to do on an expensive budget

loooove your long videos

"I made coffee noodles" genuinely laughed so hard. hahaha 😂🤣

Loved this video…love you😊

I just had the same experience 😂 no coffee in my room but a coffee pot. It took a lot, but I finally went down to ask for some 🙄

Hey! You forgot to use your milk frother to get that nice cold foam on the complimentary coffee

an expensive but cool video idea would be eating around the world at Epcot where you try the best sounding item from each country

I love listening/watching your stuff while I draw, cook, or clean.

Love your videos Rapha! Can't wait for the next one 😊

Honestly NYC is so much fun but you’re right it doesn’t have to be expensive all day every day, there’s so much to do and see and not everything costs money

Yes make it a series ❤