Bengaluru man reveals how he reduced monthly expenses without changing his lifestyle

A Bengaluru resident has shared the habits that helped him reduce his monthly expenses in the city while maintaining his lifestyle. Akshay CN, who runs the Instagram page @bangalore_viral, posted a video outlining seven changes he made to better manage spending in Bengaluru.

In the caption of the post, he wrote, “How I reduced my Bengaluru expenses without ruining my lifestyle.”

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Moving closer to Metro helped cut commute costs

Akshay said one of the most effective financial decisions he made was shifting to an area closer to the Metro instead of choosing what he described as a “fancier” locality.

According to him, although the rent initially appeared slightly higher, the move eventually reduced spending on fuel, autos and daily commuting while also easing mental stress.

“I shifted closer to Metro instead of choosing a ‘fancier’ area. The rent looked slightly higher initially, but I saved huge money & mental stress on daily commute, fuel & autos,” he wrote.

Convenience spending became a major monthly expense

Akshay said he realised that frequent convenience-based spending was quietly increasing his monthly expenses in Bengaluru.

He explained that quick deliveries, app-based transport, subscriptions and small online purchases had become one of his largest recurring costs.

“I stopped using convenience as an excuse for daily spending. Quick deliveries, autos, subscriptions & ‘small’ online purchases quietly became one of my biggest monthly expenses in Bengaluru,” he wrote.

Weekend planning and cooking at home improved savings

The Bengaluru resident also said he began planning weekends in advance to avoid impulsive spending on cafes, pubs and outings.

“I started planning my weekends instead of random spending. Unplanned cafe hopping, pubs & impulse outings quietly destroy savings in Bengaluru faster than people realise,” he added.

Akshay further stated that cooking meals at home occasionally instead of eating outside every day helped improve both his finances and health.

“This genuinely changed both my health & savings,” he wrote.

Lifestyle pressure and gadget upgrades

Akshay also spoke about lifestyle pressure in Bengaluru, particularly in relation to gadgets and social trends.

He said he stopped upgrading devices simply because people around him were doing so, adding that Bengaluru’s work culture can create unnecessary lifestyle expectations.

“I stopped upgrading gadgets just because everyone around me was. Bengaluru work culture can quietly create unnecessary lifestyle pressure,” he said.

He added that he no longer tries to keep up with lifestyle trends in the city, saying many people spend money only to feel socially updated.

Akshay concluded the post by saying that earning a higher salary alone does not solve financial problems and that better spending habits matter more in Bengaluru.