User X’s post went viral after he shared the monthly expenses of a 32-year-old tech professional living in Bengaluru. The breakdown shows just how expensive city life can be for young tech professionals.
“Bangalore is crazy,” the post reads.
A person spends around ₹1.65 million every month. The biggest expense is the rent that costs ₹45,000.
Read also | ‘Why is Bangalore so boring?’: Social media post sparks debate between North and South
A technician also spends ₹20,000 for subscribing to Claude AI and more ₹20,000 for Mounjaro medicine (for type 2 diabetes) and also for doctor’s consultation.
Travel is another high cost. Return flights between Bengaluru and another city cost approx ₹16 thousand per month. Daily household help is also added, s ₹15,000 spent on maid and cook. Food costs more ₹15,000.
The cost of utilities such as electricity and other bills comes to approx ₹5,000. The post also mentions ₹9,000 spent on Swiggy orders, weekend plans, dinners and local transport.
Bengaluru airport taxi rides are said to cost approx ₹4000 per month. Medical expenses such as inhalers and dietary supplements add more ₹5000. A technician also spends ₹10,000 per personal trainer and ₹2000 for a monthly massage.
Read also | ‘Bangalore virus’: Businessman criticizes Bengal’s hustle and bustle culture
Bengaluru vs Pune
Another user on X responded to the viral post and compared it to the cost of living in Pune. According to the user, life in Pune seems a bit more affordable. A user wonders why a 32-year-old tech professional who goes to the gym with a personal trainer is spending money on Mounjaro.
According to the user, eliminating some expenses such as Mounjaro and monthly flights significantly reduces the overall cost of living. A similar lifestyle in Pune should cost approx ₹99,000 per month, says the user.
As per Pune estimate, the rent is around ₹25,000 which is much less than Bengaluru. Spending on a maid and cook is about ₹12,000, groceries are around ₹9,000, and electricity bills and others are around ₹6,000.
Read also | ‘Bengaluru girls never do’: Bangalore pool party sparks debate
Lifestyle expenses like Swiggy orders, weekend trips and transportation are coming up ₹8000. Pune airport taxi fares are estimated at ₹2000 for two trips.
The user also spends ₹5,000 for inhalers and accessories, ₹10,000 per personal trainer and ₹2000 for a monthly massage.
This report is based on user generated content from social media. LiveMint has not independently verified and does not endorse these claims.
Reaction on social networks
Other users of social networks reacted to the expenses.
“Please encourage your friend to consider adding amortized cost non-employer life and health insurance if they don’t already,” suggested one social media user.
To which the OP replied: “That’s about 7 L/year. Including both. Apart from this.”
“This budget is health and productivity, not just lifestyle. 20k for Claude suggests they’re probably using custom API workflows or a few professional seats to get back time. High rent plus Mounjaro is a classic Bangalore compromise: pay for proximity to work while managing metabolic health under stress. Optimize for performance, not savings,” another user commented.
“Not everyone needs diabetes meds. Can cut maid costs, a personal trainer is a waste. Invest in property, your own dates and health insurance. Save 30-50% of salary, spend what’s left. Kids these days spend more than they need to,” came another.
