Noida Momo seller claims to earn Rs 1.5 lakh profit per month. Still not happy, his reaction shocks relatives

In a world where Rs 1.5 lakh a month would be considered a dream salary for many, one momo seller in Noida has sparked an unexpected debate. A Reddit user shared that his cousin, who runs a momo cart inside a large mall, makes a monthly profit of Rs 1.5 lakh—but isn’t satisfied. The reason? He believes his competitors are earning more, and feels he’s lagging behind. What was once a benchmark is now being dismissed as “not enough.”

The Redditor added that he’s heard similar things from colleagues too—that Rs 1 to Rs 1.5 lakh per month is no longer aspirational. For many, the new dream is hitting Rs 5 lakh per month. It’s a mindset shift that seems to reflect both growing ambition and rising insecurity. “People say India has a lot of unemployment, yet here are folks not content with Rs 1.5 lakh either,” he wrote, surprised.

The post opened the floodgates for discussion. One user pointed out how rising EMIs make even higher salaries feel insufficient. They shared that despite earning more than Rs 1 lakh a month, a Rs 60,000 EMI leaves them feeling like they’re back to square one financially. Others chimed in saying this dissatisfaction stems less from actual hardship and more from constant comparison—people measuring their worth against those earning more, never feeling they’ve made it.


Some users disagreed with the idea that Rs 1.5 lakh per month is “common,” saying that such earnings still place someone in the top 1–2% of income earners in India. One commenter argued that this mindset of chasing ever-higher income figures without appreciating milestones is a trap. “People who make Rs 5 lakh will want Rs 10 lakh. Satisfaction always gets postponed,” they observed.

Others brought up valid concerns about job market volatility. With AI disrupting traditional roles, some felt that even earning big now doesn’t guarantee long-term financial safety. “What scares me is thinking about fresh grads entering the job market. The pressure and expectations are unreal,” one user noted.

Another added that they, too, earn around Rs 1.4 lakh per month but are still actively looking to switch jobs—not for more money, but for a better role and the dream of working at one of the world’s top companies. They admitted that it’s human nature to compare upward rather than downward.