Prem Raj, a Software Development Engineer at Amazon, revealed that he spends approximately ₹35,000 every month to cover his living expenses in the city. His transparent account of daily spending resonated with social media users, many of whom praised the video for presenting a practical and relatable budget.
Rent Takes the Largest Share
In the video, Prem Raj explained that rent is his biggest monthly expense. He lives in a two-bedroom apartment in Bengaluru's Marathahalli area and pays ₹15,000 per month as his share of the rent.
Responding to questions from viewers about the amount, he clarified that he shares the apartment with a flatmate. The total rent for the 2BHK apartment is ₹30,000, which is split equally between the two residents.
Food and Daily Living Costs
Prem Raj spends around ₹3,000 per month on a cook who prepares his meals during the week. For transportation, he allocates approximately ₹2,000 every month for petrol for his motorcycle.
His grocery and household expenses amount to another ₹3,000 per month. Since his cook is generally unavailable on weekends, he spends an additional ₹2,000 on ordering food from restaurants and delivery platforms.
Fitness Remains a Priority
Maintaining fitness is also an important part of his monthly budget. According to Prem Raj, he spends around ₹2,000 each month on gym membership fees and protein supplements.
To meet his dietary protein requirements, he also spends roughly ₹3,000 per month on chicken.
Utility Bills and Other Expenses
Apart from food, rent, and fitness-related costs, Prem Raj allocates around ₹2,000 each month toward internet bills, electricity charges, and various subscriptions.
He also pays ₹1,000 monthly to rent household appliances such as a refrigerator and washing machine. Additionally, he sets aside approximately ₹2,000 for occasional shopping and miscellaneous purchases.
Social Media Applauds the Realistic Budget
The expense breakdown quickly attracted attention online, with many viewers appreciating its honesty and practicality.
One user commented, “Most realistic expenditure and is not people’s salary for a month.”
Another wrote, “One of the most realistic expense videos I have ever seen.”
A third user added, “Finally an expenses reel that doesn't look like someone's dream salary. Thank you for your honesty.”
The video has sparked broader conversations about the cost of living in Bengaluru and how young professionals manage their finances while balancing housing, food, fitness, and lifestyle expenses.
