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The Economic Times
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Bengaluru millennial couple reveals ₹1.66 lakh monthly expenses, sparks cost-of-living debate

A Bengaluru couple's detailed account of their monthly household expenses has gone viral on social media, reigniting discussions about the cost of living in the city. In an Instagram video that has attracted more than 1.5 million views, Megha and her husband, Shubham, revealed that their family of three spent approximately ₹1.66 lakh in May, excluding investments and vacation-related expenses.

In the caption accompanying the video, the couple said the spending reflected their regular monthly costs and did not include contributions to separate investment or travel funds.

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