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'Need Rs 7.5 Lakh Monthly To Survive': Gurugram Man’s Viral Post Stirs Debate On Cost Of Living
- A satirical LinkedIn post by a Gurugram-based consultant has gone viral, claiming he needs Rs 7.5 lakh monthly just to survive in the city, sparking a debate on the high cost of urban living in India.
- The post humorously detailed his monthly financial commitments, including a Rs 2.08 lakh EMI for his flat, Rs 12,000 for maintenance like a "fountain", Rs 60,000 car EMI, Rs 65,000 school fees, Rs 30,000 for foreign trips, and Rs 30,000 for staff like a cook, maid, and driver.
- Additional expenses listed in the post included Rs 20,000 for dinners, Rs 12,000 grooming, Rs 10,000 on miscellaneous items, Rs 15,000 for gifts, totaling Rs 5 lakh per month. To cover these costs after taxes, he calculated a need for Rs 7.5 lakh monthly.
- The post drew mixed reactions with some empathizing with the high cost of living in Gurugram, while others highlighted the modest lifestyles of many Indians surviving on significantly lower incomes in rural areas.
- The consultant pointed out the challenges of managing expenses even with a high income in urban areas like Gurugram, emphasizing the significant disparity in living standards across different parts of the country.
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