Woman says ‘don’t come’ to Bangalore if you earn less than Rs 1 lakh a month, cites high rent and property prices

A Bengaluru woman has sparked an online debate after arguing that people earning less than Rs 1 lakh a month should think twice before moving to the city, citing expensive housing and rising rental costs.

Atreyee shared a video on Instagram discussing the cost of living in Bengaluru. She claimed that purchasing a home has become increasingly difficult for middle-class families, while renting in desirable neighbourhoods can also take up a significant portion of a person’s income.

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"If you don't earn a minimum, minimum Rs 1 lakh monthly, then please don't come to Bengaluru. I know this might be a little controversial, but truly, if you're not earning a minimum of Rs 1 lakh, then don't come to Bengaluru," she said.

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‘Everyone has this dream that they will have their own house’

Atreyee said owning a home remains an important aspiration for many middle-class families. However, she argued that Bengaluru’s property prices have made it difficult for people with moderate incomes to achieve that goal.

"Because as middle-class, all of us have a small dream of having our own house. All middle-class [people] can relate to this thing, that everyone has this dream that they will have their own house. And in Bengaluru, when you go to buy a house, the starting minimum price starts at Rs 2 crore," she said.

She further claimed that properties in better neighbourhoods and gated housing societies can cost considerably more, with prices ranging between Rs 3 crore and Rs 4 crore.

Bengaluru rents also a concern

According to Atreyee, choosing to rent instead of buying a home does not necessarily make housing significantly more affordable in the city.

"And if you're not buying a flat and you're living on rent, even then the price here doesn't seem any lower. If you want to live in a society in a 2 BHK, then the minimum, basic price starts at Rs 40,000 to Rs 45,000," she said.

She also claimed that renting an independent house outside a gated community could cost around Rs 30,000 or more.

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‘Bengaluru is only for those people who are earning ₹3 to ₹4 lakh’

Atreyee concluded that the city’s housing costs can make it challenging for middle-class residents to manage their expenses comfortably.

"So basically, Bengaluru is definitely not for middle-class people. Truly. Bengaluru is only for those people who are earning Rs 3 to Rs 4 lakh in a month," she concluded.

The video was shared with the caption, "Don’t come to Bengaluru if you’re not earning atleast 1 lakh monthly."

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