Noida man questions city life over high rent: ‘Earn ₹25,000, spend ₹25,000 on rent’

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The rising cost of living in major Indian cities often forces people to weigh career opportunities against housing expenses and quality of life. A man living in Noida has sparked a similar conversation after comparing life in the NCR city with his hometown of Banda in Uttar Pradesh.A Noida man shared his take on city life, saying high rents often left people with little room to save. (Instagram/liveakhand)(Also read:

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