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Indian Woman Reveals Dubai's Shocking Rent Reality: Rs 45,000 for a Tiny Room
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Moneycontrol•28-09-2026, 14:25
Indian Woman Reveals Dubai's Shocking Rent Reality: Rs 45,000 for a Tiny Room
- •Sakshi, an Indian woman in Dubai, shared her experience of paying Rs 45,000 monthly for a small room, a stark contrast to housing costs in India.
- •She highlighted that the same amount could secure a much larger home, potentially a 3 BHK flat, in many parts of India.
- •Sakshi has lived in a tiny room for a year and is moving to another similar-sized space, emphasizing the consistent high rent for limited space.
- •Her video comparing Dubai's rent to India's housing market quickly went viral, sparking widespread reactions and discussions online.
- •Social media users expressed shock and shared their own experiences with high rent for small accommodations in Dubai.
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Sakshi revealed on Instagram that she pays around Rs 45,000 every month to rent a tiny room in Dubai, where she has lived for the past year before shifting into another space of a similar size.
Social media users expressed mixed reactions, with some encouraging her not to give up on her dreams and others questioning whether the small space was truly worth the high monthly price.
The woman highlighted a sharp contrast in housing costs, noting that the Rs 45,000 spent on a cramped room in Dubai could easily secure up to a 3 BHK flat in many parts of India.
