Bengaluru woman's honest expense breakdown of living in a 1BHK in city goes viral
A woman from Bengaluru shared a detailed monthly cost breakdown of living alone in HSR Layout. Her post triggered a wider conversation about comfort, convenience and budgeting in the city.
A Bengaluru woman shared a candid glimpse into how much it costs her to live alone in the city, breaking down everything from rent and groceries to workout classes and those inevitable impulse purchases.
Instagram user Shruti shared the video, where she opened up about her monthly expenses as a single woman living in a one-bedroom apartment in Bengaluru's HSR Layout.
In the caption of her post, she wrote, "So here's my honest monthly breakdown as a single woman living alone in a 1BHK in HSR."
She explained that she spent Rs 36,000 every month on rent, while another Rs 5,000 went towards rented appliances. Electricity bills and househelp together cost her around Rs 4,000.
Since she cooked most of her meals and tries to maintain a healthy diet, she said her grocery and food delivery expenses came to around Rs 7,000 to 8,000 a month.
Her transport expenses added another Rs 4,000 to 5,000, while fitness activities, including Pilates, gym sessions and classes, cost around Rs 5,000. She joked that her spending on coffee, eating out and random cravings depended entirely on "how much self-control" she had, while shopping and impulse purchases were something she preferred not to discuss.
The video featured her listing each category of expenses one by one, giving viewers a realistic picture of what it takes to maintain an independent lifestyle in one of Bengaluru's most sought-after neighbourhoods.
Ending the post on a humorous note, Shruti wrote, "Adulting in Bangalore is fun. My bank account may disagree," suggesting that while she enjoys the comfort and freedom of living alone, the costs that come with it often leave her wallet feeling the strain.
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Her post sparked discussion online, with many people relating to her spending habits.
One user said it was reassuring to know that they were not the only person spending money on comfort and convenience.
Another remarked that spending nearly 60,000 a month was quite high and suggested that she could benefit from better personal finance planning.
A third user suggested using carpool services to cut down on transportation expenses.
Several others also shared their own monthly budgets, saying the video offered a relatable look at the realities of living independently in Bengaluru.
A Bengaluru woman shared a candid glimpse into how much it costs her to live alone in the city, breaking down everything from rent and groceries to workout classes and those inevitable impulse purchases.
Instagram user Shruti shared the video, where she opened up about her monthly expenses as a single woman living in a one-bedroom apartment in Bengaluru's HSR Layout.
In the caption of her post, she wrote, "So here's my honest monthly breakdown as a single woman living alone in a 1BHK in HSR."
She explained that she spent Rs 36,000 every month on rent, while another Rs 5,000 went towards rented appliances. Electricity bills and househelp together cost her around Rs 4,000.
Since she cooked most of her meals and tries to maintain a healthy diet, she said her grocery and food delivery expenses came to around Rs 7,000 to 8,000 a month.
Her transport expenses added another Rs 4,000 to 5,000, while fitness activities, including Pilates, gym sessions and classes, cost around Rs 5,000. She joked that her spending on coffee, eating out and random cravings depended entirely on "how much self-control" she had, while shopping and impulse purchases were something she preferred not to discuss.
The video featured her listing each category of expenses one by one, giving viewers a realistic picture of what it takes to maintain an independent lifestyle in one of Bengaluru's most sought-after neighbourhoods.
Ending the post on a humorous note, Shruti wrote, "Adulting in Bangalore is fun. My bank account may disagree," suggesting that while she enjoys the comfort and freedom of living alone, the costs that come with it often leave her wallet feeling the strain.
Watch the video here:
Her post sparked discussion online, with many people relating to her spending habits.
One user said it was reassuring to know that they were not the only person spending money on comfort and convenience.
Another remarked that spending nearly 60,000 a month was quite high and suggested that she could benefit from better personal finance planning.
A third user suggested using carpool services to cut down on transportation expenses.
Several others also shared their own monthly budgets, saying the video offered a relatable look at the realities of living independently in Bengaluru.
