A Bengaluru couple has gone viral after revealing how much it costs them each month to live comfortably in the city, offering a realistic glimpse into urban expenses for a double-income, no-kids (DINK) household.
Shared on Instagram by Aiswarya Ghosh, the detailed monthly budget has drawn wide attention, with many users saying the numbers reflect the actual cost of city life today.
Rent and home costs take major share
According to the post, the couple spends ₹29,000 on rent and maintenance. Furniture rental adds another ₹2,500 each month.
Domestic help costs ₹2,800, while utility bills remain modest. Electricity and water cost ₹600 each, WiFi is ₹850, and LPG expenses average out to a lower monthly amount.
Food, travel and lifestyle spending
Groceries and home-cooked meals cost around ₹6,000 monthly. Dining out and ordering food add another ₹4,000.
Transport expenses include ₹1,500 for bike fuel, ₹2,000 for autos and cabs, and ₹2,500 for metro travel.
The couple also allocates ₹15,000 every month as a vacation fund, showing how travel planning has become a regular part of many young households’ budgets.
Social life and shopping included
Their lifestyle expenses include ₹5,000 for socialising with friends, ₹3,000 for shopping, ₹2,000 for entertainment, and ₹4,000 for gifts and miscellaneous needs.
This takes their total monthly spend to ₹81,600.
Internet reacts strongly
Many social media users called the budget realistic, especially for Bengaluru’s rising living costs. Some said the rent seemed affordable compared to several parts of the city, while others felt the overall spending was still high.
The post has reignited conversations around salaries, housing pressure and changing lifestyles in India’s technology capital.