Amazon Employee Reveals Monthly Living Costs in Bengaluru
‘ ₹51,000 a month for a decent life’: Amazon employee breaks down Bengaluru expenses
Hindustan Times
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Kartik Singh Parihar, a 26-year-old Amazon employee in Bengaluru, shared his monthly expenses, totaling ₹51,000 ($615 USD), for a decent lifestyle while living independently. His breakdown includes rent, food, travel, and fitness costs, sparking discussions online about the high cost of living in the city.
- 01Monthly living expenses in Bengaluru amount to ₹51,000 ($615 USD)
- 02Rent for a 1BHK apartment in HSR Layout is ₹20,000 ($240 USD)
- 03Food and groceries contribute significantly to monthly costs
- 04Social media users reacted with mixed opinions on the expense breakdown
- 05Travel and lifestyle choices are highlighted as personal expenses
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Kartik Singh Parihar, a 26-year-old Amazon employee living in HSR Layout, Bengaluru, shared a detailed breakdown of his monthly expenses, totaling ₹51,000 ($615 USD). He pays ₹20,000 ($240 USD) for rent on a 1BHK apartment and spends around ₹4,000 ($48 USD) on groceries and ₹5,000 ($60 USD) on office lunches. His weekend dining adds another ₹4,000 ($48 USD), while petrol for his bike costs about ₹1,500 ($18 USD) monthly. Parihar also allocates ₹10,000 ($120 USD) for travel every two months and has a gym membership costing approximately ₹1,300 ($16 USD) per month. His breakdown has generated discussions on social media, with users expressing both agreement and differing views on the necessity of certain expenses. The report is based on user-generated content, and the claims have not been independently verified.
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