Mumbai Founder Shares ₹52,000 Monthly Expenses, Says Rent Not Scary

A 25-year-old founder living in Mumbai has revealed that his regular monthly expenses total around ₹52,000, with rent surprisingly not being the biggest cost. He shared a detailed breakdown of his spending, highlighting various categories that add up to this amount every month.

The founder explained that groceries, Blinkit, and Zomato combined usually cost between ₹8,000 and ₹10,000, depending on how responsible he was that month. Commuting expenses, which include travel for work, meetings, and daily movement in Mumbai, amount to around ₹5,000 to ₹6,000 monthly. His iPhone EMI is his favourite financial commitment, costing about ₹12,000 every month. Additionally, small automatic deductions such as Apple iCloud, Google Drive storage, and subscription apps add up to roughly ₹1,500 monthly. Before considering savings, systematic investment plans, shopping, going out, travel, or unexpected expenses, his regular spending already reaches approximately ₹52,000.