Reddit users have shared their experiences and tips on managing monthly expenses while living in Bengaluru on a budget of around Rs 30,000. The conversation reveals various ways to handle rent, food, and daily costs effectively.
Bengaluru Reddit User Seeks Advice On Monthly Budget
A Reddit user planning to move to Bengaluru asked if Rs 30,000 would be sufficient to live near Cubbon Park or HSR Layout. Their salary is Rs 23,000, with an additional Rs 10,000 support from their father.
The user posted, “So I will be moving to Bangalore next month / My salary will be around 23k in hand. I can get 10k from my father every month. Is 30k enough to survive in Bangalore. NEAR CUBBAN PARK OR HSR LAYOUT?”
This prompted responses on ways to manage expenses within such a budget.
Reddit Users Recommend Shared PGs And Lower Food Expenses
One user suggested ignoring comparisons to high salaries seen online. They recommended living in a shared paying guest (PG) accommodation, using public transport, cooking at home, and avoiding frequent eating out.
The advice included, “Live in a shared pg, try to get groceries and cook once, use public transport, don’t eat out. Any saved money spend AI/upskilling subscriptions or stop cooking as it will save time and get a tiffin service, try to be close to office but in these areas you’ll have to live in a cramped shared space. And good luck to you! It is very well survivable.”
‘I Easily Survived With 17k In Hand,’ Says Reddit User
Another user shared their experience of managing with Rs 17,000 after rent and expenses. They recommended PG accommodation providing three meals, costing between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 depending on sharing arrangements.
The user wrote, “If you are careful with your spendings then its more than enough. Stay in a PG which provides 3 times food and then your sorted for the basic necessities. It can cost from 5k to 10k based on the number of sharing you prefer. I easily survived with 17k inhand, I was staying in a 4 sharing room and was paying 5k. I sent 10k home, and out of the 2k remaining I was able to save 1k at the month end. Its a frugal lifestyle but not impossible.”
Other Reddit Users Share Their Salaries
The discussion also featured users managing on different salaries. One mentioned surviving on Rs 16,500 in hand, while another said, “I’m surviving with 25k and it’s enough if u don’t go for parties clubbing every weekend tbh.”
Disclaimer: This article is based on Reddit discussions. The views expressed are those of individual users and do not necessarily reflect the views of The Times of India.
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