Rs 2 crore can’t buy you a home in Delhi? Viral post explains why real estate has gone through the roof

A social media user has gone viral for sharing how hard it is for middle-class families to buy a home in Delhi today. With property prices shooting up and many still stuck in the mindset of “stay within city limits,” the struggle to find an affordable house in the capital is real. Their Reddit post has struck a chord online, shedding light on the growing gap between real estate dreams and reality.

The post, shared by a frustrated homebuyer, gained attention for its honest take. “Delhi real estate is beyond the reach of a middle-class salary person,” the user wrote, something many people agreed with.

Family pressure and sky-high prices

The user explained that their family did not want to move to Noida or Ghaziabad, thinking those areas were “unsafe” or “too far.” As a result, the house hunt remained limited to Delhi, and what they found was shocking.


In East Delhi:
IP Extension: 3 BHK in a gated colony starts at Rs 1.8 crore
Krishna Nagar: 3 BHK costs between Rs 95 lakh to Rs 1.8 crore
Laxmi Nagar: Skipped due to its “bad reputation”

In South Delhi:

• CR Park: Rs 4.5 crore for a 3 BHK
• 4 BHK elsewhere: Up to Rs 6.5 crore

In North Delhi:

• Model Town: Rs 2.5 crore for a 3 BHK
• Other areas: Rs 1.9 to Rs 2.5 lakh per sq. yard

Even though the family already owned an old house worth over Rs 2 crore, they still needed a Rs 1 crore loan to afford a new flat. “Moving from a full house to a small flat doesn’t seem fair,” the user wrote. “But kya hi kar sakte hain ab?” (What can we even do now?)

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Many Reddit users shared their own struggles and thoughts in the comments.

One person wrote, “With these prices, it’s going to be a very long winter for ordinary people.” Another user pointed out the huge gap between property prices and salaries: “In 2014, a flat cost Rs 30 lakh. Now it’s Rs 1.4 crore. Salaries haven’t increased much. Even someone earning Rs 40 LPA can’t easily buy a flat.”

A third commenter, who moved to Dehradun, shared their experience: “Pollution, crime, traffic, Delhi is a nightmare. I left and have no regrets.”

Others gave helpful suggestions. “Spending crores on a flat after leaving a full house feels like a downgrade. Try convincing your family to consider Noida or Ghaziabad, better space, better value, and less debt.”