A job in a metro city is highly coveted, but everyone can agree that living in one comes with its own set of challenges. From high rents and small living spaces to heavy traffic and difficult commutes, metro life can be tough. So when a techie from Noida made the move to Bangalore, he was prepared for the ride, but it turned out to be a unique experience nonetheless.
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Ashish Jha, a 26-year-old software engineer, moved from Noida to Bengaluru a year ago.
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Aware that renting in Bangalore would be more expensive, he was prepared for the cost.
Recently, Jha, who works as a solutions engineer at Okta, shared a photo from his 19th-floor flat on social media. The post went viral, surprising users with the high rent he pays.
Jha was clear about one thing: he preferred paying more to live near his workplace rather than opting for a cheaper place one or two hours away.
When he found a 3BHK flat in Purva Sunflower, a gated community in Binnipete just 15 minutes from his office, he decided to rent it for Rs 80,000 per month.
“I have all the amenities I need here,” Jha told Moneycontrol. “This fully furnished place saved me the hassle of furnishing it myself. Plus, with a bus stop, metro station, and market nearby, I don’t need to go far for anything.”
In his interview with Moneycontrol, Jha emphasised, “I respect my time more than money. When I moved from Noida to Bengaluru, I was determined to cut down on daily commute time, having previously traveled from Noida to Delhi.”
He also posted on X, highlighting that not every area in Bangalore has water or electricity issues and that some areas have a functional metro. “If you live close to the city center, the rents are high. Bangalore is more than just the techbro localities,” he added.
How did people react?
His post, amassing 984.4K views, has gone viral.
Many commenters were shocked by the 80k rent price tag.
One user said, “Wow, if 80k rent gets you that view, mediocrity has never looked so expensive.”
Others shared pictures of views from their own cities in response, such as this:
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Another comment read, “Great view, good for you that you’re happy but this tweet is what my grandmother would call ‘new-money vibe’.”
One user remarked, “80k? Seriously? I would prefer to visit and stay in a hotel and then come back to Delhi.”
Another suggested, “80k? Down payment karke ghar le lijiye, EMI isse kam padegi.” (With that amount, you could make a down payment and the EMI would be less than this rent.)
What are your thoughts on this?
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