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'Rs 12 Lakh Salary Feels Like Rs 4 Lakh': Bengaluru Professional's Viral Take on City's Rising Costs

Shivank Goel says housing, commuting and leisure costs can make a Rs 12 lakh salary feel like Rs 4 lakh in the city.

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A Bengaluru professional's viral video claims a Rs 12 lakh annual salary can feel like Rs 4 lakh in the city due to rent, security deposits, cabs, cafe culture and everyday expenses, sparking debate online.

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'Rs 12 lakh salary feels like Rs 4 lakh': Bengaluru professional's viral take on city's rising costs

A Bengaluru professional's viral video claims a Rs 12 lakh annual salary can feel like Rs 4 lakh in the city due to rent, security deposits, cabs, cafe culture and everyday expenses, sparking debate online.

·Noida, India
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India TodayIndia Today
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Bengaluru man breaks down why Rs 12 LPA salary feels like just Rs 4 LPA

A Bengaluru-based professional said in an Instagram video that the city can make a Rs 12 lakh salary feel far smaller because of rent, travel and leisure costs.

·Noida, India
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Indian ExpressIndian Express
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‘Don’t come with under Rs 1 lakh salary’: Techie slams Bengaluru’s ‘overpriced’ lifestyle

A Bengaluru product manager has sparked an online debate after claiming that the city's commercialisation has made Rs 12 LPA feel like Rs 4 LPA.

·Noida, India
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Hindustan TimesHindustan Times
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‘If your salary is less than ₹1 lakh, don’t come to Bangalore’: 9-to-5 employee’s advice

A Bengaluru-based professional has expressed frustration at the city’s high cost of living and heavy commercialization, saying every activity requires money

·New Delhi, India
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MathrubhumiMathrubhumi

'Don't Come to Bengaluru if Your Salary Is Less than Rs 1 Lakh'; Reel Pointing Out the Cost of Living Goes Viral

Bengaluru: An Instagram post saying that people should not work in Bengaluru if their salary is less than Rs 1 lakh has gone viral. The reel, released by Shivank Goyal, a production manager in a company in the city, has gone viral on social media, highlighting the cost of living in Bengaluru.

·Kozhikode, India
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TV9 HindiTV9 Hindi

Rent, Traffic, and Cafe culture... Why Does a Salary of 1.2 Million Rupees Seem Low in Bengaluru? People Question the High Cost of Living.

Despite earning Rs 12 lakh annually in Bengaluru, life is not easy because here a salary of 12 LPA sometimes feels like 4 LPA.

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Hindustan Times broke the news in New Delhi, India on Thursday, October 1, 2026.
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