Bengaluru, considered the IT hub of India, is famous for high salary jobs and modern lifestyle. Every year thousands of youth come here in search of better career. But recently a post viral on social media has exposed the reality of expensive life in big cities.
Experience went viral on social media
A user on social media platform X has shared his cousin’s experience. He told that his cousin had gone to Bengaluru to work as a software developer in a tech company after completing his computer science studies. He was getting a monthly salary of around Rs 1.5 lakh. Family and friends felt that with such a huge salary his life would be quite comfortable. Everyone at home felt that he had achieved a great feat. Big tech job, big city and big salary.
Everyday expenses changed the picture
However, after a few months he realized that the expenses in a big city are equally big. The rent of a small apartment near the office was around Rs 36 thousand. At the same time, the expenditure on food and groceries used to reach Rs 13 to 15 thousand every month. Due to heavy traffic in the city, around Rs 6 to 8 thousand were spent every month on cabs and autos. Apart from this, around Rs 10 to 12 thousand were spent on online food orders, coffee and outings on weekends. During this period, the use of food delivery apps like Swiggy also became a reason for increasing expenses.
My cousin moved to Bangalore for a ₹1.5L/month tech job.
Six months later, he realized something no one tells freshers.
Computer Science graduate
First software developer job
Moved to Bengaluru for better opportunities
Salary: ₹1.5L per monthBack home, everyone thought he
— Alfin (@AlfinCodes) March 13, 2026
Hidden expenses reduced savings
Apart from these expenses, there were also some small expenses which generally go unnoticed. Like different online subscriptions, medical expenses, sudden bills and sending money home. After all these expenses, barely 15 to 20 thousand rupees were left at the end of the month.
People gave suggestions to reduce expenses
After the post went viral many people gave their opinion. Some users suggested that if a house is bought a little away from the office and near the metro line, the rent can be significantly reduced. At the same time, many people believed that good salaries are definitely available in big cities, but rising inflation and lifestyle expenses reduce the savings considerably.