A Mumbai resident has captured social media attention by sharing her budgeting strategy for living in India's most expensive city on just ₹25,000 per month. According to reports from NDTV Profit, Ayushi shared a detailed video on Instagram explaining how careful budgeting helps manage expenses in Mumbai. The video, captioned 'Trying to make 25k work in Mumbai', has since gone viral with users appreciating her practical approach to city living. The viral video has sparked widespread discussion about affordable living in India's financial capital, with the content now receiving significant engagement across social media platforms.
As reported by NDTV Profit, Ayushi's monthly expenses total approximately ₹27,000, with the largest component being housing costs at ₹14,000 for rent and electricity. She lives in Andheri East in a girls' paying guest accommodation, noting that while flats are available at ₹10-15,000 in the area, additional expenses would increase the total cost. Transportation expenses account for ₹2,000 monthly through local trains and metro services, which she considers cost-effective for Mumbai's connectivity. She emphasizes that local trains and metro services save significant money compared to other transportation options while maintaining excellent connectivity across the city.
According to the viral video, Ayushi maintains food expenses at approximately ₹6,000 by cooking meals at home instead of ordering from outside establishments. As reported by NDTV Profit, she allocates around ₹5,000 for personal activities including running and pursuing hobbies. However, she later clarified that her personal expenses are not fixed monthly, with the actual amount usually remaining within ₹3,000. Her approach of cooking at home and limiting food expenses to ₹6,000 has been particularly well-received by social media users who noted that her food expenses alone are equivalent to their total budget. The practical lifestyle management strategies have resonated with viewers seeking affordable living solutions in Mumbai.
The budgeting video has received overwhelmingly positive feedback from social media users, with several appreciating her realistic approach to city living. As reported by NDTV Profit, one user commented that her food expenses alone are equivalent to their total budget, while another praised her for providing informative guidance. Users have responded with comments like "Finally someone with realistic view and struggles," "Nice, perfect guidance," and "Thank you for this informative video." However, some users pointed out that her total expenses appear to exceed the ₹25,000 target, to which she clarified that her personal expenses are variable and typically remain within a lower range. The video has generated significant discussion about affordable living strategies in Mumbai, with the content now receiving substantial engagement across social media platforms.
