₹2.5 lakh to move into a 3BHK? Bengaluru couple details breakdown in viral video
A Bengaluru couple has shared a detailed breakdown of what it cost them to move into a three-bedroom apartment in South Bengaluru — from a hefty security deposit to broker fees and shipping furniture from Kolkata — with the total crossing ₹2.5 lakh.
A Bengaluru couple recently detailed their expenses in moving into a three-bedroom apartment in South Bengaluru, revealing a total cost of ₹2.5 lakh. Ana Mishra and her partner, Ishan, rented the apartment after Ishan relocated from Kolkata. The largest expense was the security deposit of ₹1.5 lakh. They also paid a broker ₹37,000 for help finding the home, which is equivalent to one month's rent.
The cost of packing and moving their furniture from Kolkata to Bengaluru was ₹60,000. Mishra noted that the cost for shipping their belongings seemed reasonable, as all items arrived safely. They spent ₹3,000 to transport personal items from their previous Bengaluru home and pay ₹2,800 per month for a washing machine, refrigerator, and water purifier.
The Wi-Fi connection shift cost them ₹700. Mishra's total expenditure for the moving process was ₹2,53,500, excluding the cost of decorating the new home or purchasing additional items. The breakdown of expenses sparked various reactions online, with some questioning the choices and others sharing their own, often higher, moving costs.
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