You rent a room or have a few room-mates?
New York (which has skyscrapers) average rent is $3000 a month for a one bedroom apartment.
https://www.timeout.com/newyork/blog/map-of-average-rent-by-...
There's a reason minimum wage is so high, and it's not because the government is so generous.
New york is a really expensive place to live, the conclusion is that people who are relying on only basic income shouldn't live there. Likewise living alone is expensive. The conclusion is people living only on basic income shouldn't (especially if they are living somewhere which is already well above average pricing wise). Basic income isn't "everyone lives a luxurious life", it's "everyone can afford food, clothes, and a roof over their heads".