Occupation: Photojournalist
Industry: Media
Age: 27
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary: $39,000
Net Worth: ~$43,870 ($1,000 in checking, $14,800 in various ETFs, $1,570 in a savings account (I loaned my brother $3,000 from here, he has yet to return), $24,500 in my Roth IRA and ~$2,000 in crypto, no debt).
Debt: $0
Paycheck Amount (varies): $500-$2,500+ (I am freelance so I am paid per project).
Pronouns: She/her
Industry: Media
Age: 27
Location: Nairobi, Kenya
Salary: $39,000
Net Worth: ~$43,870 ($1,000 in checking, $14,800 in various ETFs, $1,570 in a savings account (I loaned my brother $3,000 from here, he has yet to return), $24,500 in my Roth IRA and ~$2,000 in crypto, no debt).
Debt: $0
Paycheck Amount (varies): $500-$2,500+ (I am freelance so I am paid per project).
Pronouns: She/her
Monthly Expenses
Rent: ~$250 for my share of a four-person apartment (disclaimer: this does NOT paint an accurate picture of the Nairobi housing market. Many expats/foreigners live in houses that cost $1,800-2,000 a month, depending on the neighborhood).
Cell Phone: $30
Website: $12
Annual Expenses
Lightroom Subscription: $22
Press Membership: $33
New Yorker: $29.99
Harper’s Bazaar: $35
VPN: $60
Contacts Subscription: $120
Amazon: I use my brother’s account.