‘Bengaluru is not that expensive’: 24-year-old breaks down monthly expenses after a year of living alone

A 24-year-old professional from Kerala who has completed a year of living alone in Bengaluru has shared a detailed account of his monthly expenditure, saying that the city is “not that expensive” if one exercises control over lifestyle choices.The Redditor revealed that their total monthly expenditure stands at roughly ₹27,300. (Pexels/Representational Image)In a Reddit post titled “1 year of living alone and here are my expenses”, the user wrote that they wanted to put out real numbers because Bengaluru is often labelled as “insanely expensive”. However, they disagreed with the narrative, saying thatit is true only if people allow their costs to spiral.The OP further shared a breakdown of their monthly expenses. They explained that they stay in a 1BHK apartment with a roommate, where the total rent is ₹13,000. They pay ₹7,000 as their share of the rent, as they occupy the bedroom, while their roommate uses the hall. The user noted that accommodation is usually the biggest differentiator in people’s budgets, and choosing a reasonably priced flat significantly brings down overall monthly spending.(Also Read: