Bengaluru couple shares monthly expenses; Rs 60,000 goes into SIPs, total spending hits Rs 1.32 lakh

A 26-year-old couple living in Bengaluru has sparked interest online after sharing a detailed breakdown of their monthly expenses, revealing that their total outgoings touch Rs 1,32,250, including investments. In a video, the couple explained how much they spend on rent, groceries, utilities, commuting, fitness and other everyday expenses while living in the city. "Here's how much we spend in a month as a 26-year-old couple in Bangalore," they began. Bengaluru couple's monthly expense breakdown The couple revealed that they live in a semi-furnished apartment and pay Rs 30,000 in monthly rent. Renting furniture and electronics adds another Rs 4,000 to their expenses.

Electricity costs approximately Rs 2,500, while internet and subscriptions account for Rs 4,750. Their gym membership costs Rs 4,000 for two people. Commuting takes up another Rs 5,500, with petrol accounting for Rs 3,500 and occasional autos and cabs adding to the bill. Groceries and household essentials cost around Rs 10,000, while eating out and ordering food adds Rs 2,500. However, one expense that stands out is their investment contribution. "We're disciplined too, putting away a massive Rs 60,000 for SIPs," they said. Shopping and miscellaneous expenses account for another Rs 9,000 to Rs 12,000.

"The total damage this month, Rs 132,250 and if you exclude SIPs, Rs 73,000," they added. View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Mansi Patel (@24hoursofmansi) The couple summed up their experience with a remark many city residents might relate to: "The expenses were high but so is Bangalore. Adulting here is not cheap at all." Internet reacts to Bengaluru's cost of living The video also brings attention to the financial realities of living in Bengaluru, with the couple's monthly budget likely to resonate with young working professionals and other city residents. One user said, "Rent, groceries, electricity and commuting -- everything adds up so quickly.

Even when you split expenses as a couple, living comfortably in a metro city is not cheap." Another person wrote, "Putting aside Rs 60,000 every month through SIPs at just 26 is genuinely impressive. Managing investments while handling such high living expenses requires serious financial planning." A third added, "Rs 30,000 for rent and another Rs 4,000 for rented furniture and electronics. Bengaluru definitely makes you pay for every little convenience."