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Woman says don't come to Bengaluru without earning 1 lakh per month; video sparks debate
- •An Instagram user named Atreyee sparked a social media debate by advising people not to move to Bengaluru unless they earn at least 1 lakh rupees per month.
- •She claimed that buying a house in Bengaluru costs a minimum of 2 crore rupees, and prices in gated communities can reach 3 to 4 crore rupees.
- •The video highlights that renting a 2BHK apartment in a gated community can cost between 40,000 and 45,000 rupees per month.
- •She expressed that an income of 3 to 4 lakh rupees per month might be required to live a comfortable life in the city.
- •While living costs are high, critics point out that survival is possible on lower salaries depending on lifestyle, family size, and choice of accommodation.
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Instagram user Atreyee suggested that people should think twice before relocating to Bengaluru if they do not earn a minimum of ₹1 lakh per month. She argued that a monthly income of ₹3 lakh to ₹4 lakh might even be required to live comfortably given the city's housing and living costs.
According to the viral video by Atreyee, purchasing a house in Bengaluru starts at a minimum of ₹2 crore, with well-connected neighborhoods or gated communities ranging from ₹3 crore to ₹4 crore. Additionally, monthly rent for a 2BHK apartment in a gated community typically ranges between ₹40,000 and ₹45,000.
No, it is not an officially confirmed fact that individuals earning less than ₹1 lakh per month cannot survive in Bengaluru. Expenses vary greatly depending on lifestyle, family size, choice of neighborhood, and whether one lives in a PG, shared accommodation, or a rented apartment.
