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Woman Warns Against Moving To Bengaluru Without Earning 1 Lakh A Month
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News18•07-10-2026, 11:20
Woman Warns Against Moving To Bengaluru Without Earning 1 Lakh A Month
- •A woman named Atreyee sparked a debate on Instagram by claiming that Bengaluru is no longer affordable for the middle class and advising people not to move there unless they earn at least Rs 1 lakh monthly.
- •She highlighted the skyrocketing real estate market, stating that the starting price for a house in Bengaluru is around Rs 2 crore, with prime properties reaching up to Rs 4 crore.
- •Rental costs are also exceptionally high, with a basic 2BHK apartment in a gated society costing between Rs 40,000 and Rs 45,000 per month.
- •The internet remains divided over her comments, with some users agreeing on the high cost of living, while others argue that affordable housing options and outskirts exist for those earning lower salaries.
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A woman named Atreyee shared a video claiming that people should not move to Bengaluru unless they earn a minimum of Rs 1 lakh per month. She further stated that the city is increasingly becoming suitable only for individuals earning Rs 3 lakh to Rs 4 lakh monthly.
According to the viral post, the starting minimum price to buy a house in Bengaluru is Rs 2 crore. Properties in sought-after neighborhoods and residential societies can cost even more, ranging between Rs 3 crore and Rs 4 crore.
A basic 2BHK apartment in a gated housing society costs around Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000 per month. Meanwhile, homes outside gated communities can command monthly rents of around Rs 30,000.
