₹93,290 a month in Gurugram: Techie breaks down rent, car, food and lifestyle expenses

In Gurugram, a 28-year-old techie named Arjun Singh has disclosed his monthly expenses totaling ₹93,290, which includes rent, groceries, car payments, food, and lifestyle spending. The breakdown, shared on Instagram, does not account for investments. Singh pays ₹19,000 towards rent for a shared 2 BHK apartment and spends ₹4,000 on household help like a cook, maid, and car cleaner.

He allocates ₹1,000 each month for renting household appliances, such as a washing machine and refrigerator. Food costs, primarily driven by Singh's fitness regimen, amount to ₹14,790, including protein supplements and dining out. His car EMI and fuel expenses total ₹27,000 per month. Other notable spending includes ₹2,500 for badminton, ₹6,000 to ₹7,000 for shopping, ₹2,000 for subscriptions and Wi-Fi, and around ₹4,000 for electricity.

Singh does not incur separate gym fees, as he uses the gym facilities provided by his society or workplace for free. The techie admitted that the monthly expense figure seems high to him, noting that investments are not included. The Instagram post generated various reactions, from criticism of his spending habits to inquiries about individual expenses. Some users questioned his decision to rent appliances and the high electricity bill in Gurugram.