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Bengaluru life hits hard: Engineer struggles to save Rs. 20K on Rs. 1.5L salary
An engineer’s social media post about the struggle to save just Rs. 20,000 per month despite earning Rs/ 1.5 lakh has gone viral, shedding light on the high cost of living in Bengaluru.
The post, shared online by one of his family members, detailed the financial journey of a man after he moved to the city for a tech job.
An X user, whose account is named @AlfinCodes, wrote:
"My cousin moved to Bangalore for a Rs/1.5L/month tech job. Six months later, he realised something no one tells freshers."
The post described the cousin’s situation: a computer science graduate who had landed his first software developer job and moved to Bengaluru for better opportunities. While friends and family back home believed he had “made it” with a big city, big tech job, and big salary, reality soon set in.
A breakdown of his monthly expenses revealed the harsh truth:
Rent for a small apartment near the office: Rs/36,000
Food and groceries: Rs.13,000–15,000
Cabs and autos (due to heavy traffic): Rs. 6,000–8,000
Swiggy, coffee, weekends out: rs.10,000–12,000
Additionally, he spent significant amounts on subscriptions, medical expenses, unexpected bills, and sending money back home.
“That’s when he realised something most people outside big cities don’t see. A ₹1 lakh-plus salary sounds huge back home, but in a city like Bangalore, it often just means you’re getting started,” the post explained.
The post quickly went viral, earning thousands of likes and sparking discussions about urban living costs. One netizen commented: “Yes, metro helps a lot. But many people prefer living closer to work because traffic can easily eat 2–3 hours daily.” Another wrote: “Sad reality of Bangalore.” A third added: “Yeah, Bangalore life can be tough sometimes.”
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