₹1.32 lakh monthly outgoings. Bengaluru couple reveal rent, gym and investment expenses — Sets off online debate
So, is ₹73,000 enough to run a household in Bengaluru, or is ₹1.32 lakh a month the new price of comfortable urban living? The couple's expense breakdown has certainly got people debating.
A Bengaluru couple has revealed that they spend a staggering ₹1.32 lakh each month, with a significant portion going towards rent, investments and other everyday expenses. The couple, both aged 26, provided a detailed breakdown of their monthly outgoings, which included ₹30,000 in rent for a semi-furnished apartment, ₹4,000 for renting furniture and electronics, and ₹2,500 for electricity.
Utilities such as internet and subscriptions accounted for ₹4,750, while gym memberships and commuting expenses amounted to ₹4,000 and ₹5,500 respectively. Groceries and household essentials were estimated at ₹10,000, while eating out and ordering food added another ₹2,500. Unexpectedly, a whopping ₹60,000 of their budget was allocated to systematic investment plan (SIP) contributions.
Their total monthly expenses, including investments, reached ₹1,32,250. The couple noted that adulting in Bengaluru, India's technology hub, is expensive, and their disclosure sparked discussions about the high cost of living in the city and the financial discipline required to manage such expenses.
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