An American couple has gone viral after sharing that they spent $10,605 (Rs 10 lakh) during a 30-day trip across 13 Indian cities. They attributed the high cost, which exceeded their expectations, to their preference for upscale lodging, frequent transport, and dining out for all meals.
An American couple has caught social media’s attention after revealing that they spent $10,605 (Rs 10 lakh) during a 30-day trip across 13 Indian cities. Travellers Alex and Amelia acknowledged that the total exceeded their expectations when they shared their expenses on Instagram. The couple said that their desire for upscale lodging and activities over low-cost travel options was the reason for the high costs.
“In total, we spent $10,605 (Rs 10 lakh) for our 30-day trip in India. That’s $354 (Rs 33,627) per day,” the couple wrote, adding that transport was the biggest expense in their trip.
“We visited 3 cities in only 30 days, which meant we had to spend a lot of time transporting, and it ended up being one of our biggest expenses.” During their trip to India, the couple claimed to have taken up to six flights, six private vehicle journeys, and two train rides. The exorbitant rates of upscale hotels, which cost them about $127 (Rs 12,064) each night, added to the expenses.
“Lodging wasn’t as low-cost as other travellers make it seem if you aren’t only looking for budget options,” they said, highlighting that eating out for breakfast, lunch and dinner also made their wallets lighter.
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How Did Netizens React?
As the picture gained popularity, some social media users expressed astonishment at the amount spent, while others argued it made sense considering the couple’s opulent lifestyle.One person said, “Wow, you definitely lived like royalty if you managed to spend that much in just one month.” Another commented, “Everyone freaking out must not have read the first pinned post on your profile.”
Another said: “Wow, I spent two months in India, $500 for the first month and $700 for the second. Woof! That is a big spend.”