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Woman questions Bengaluru’s spending culture after seven months in city: ‘Why pay ₹40,000 in rent?’

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  1. Simridhi Makhija, living in Bengaluru for seven months, questioned spending habits like ₹5,000 at cafés, ₹40,000 rent, and ₹20,000 shopping.

  2. She argued young earners in their early 20s should save more instead of upgrading lifestyle with income increases.

  3. Her remarks touched on lifestyle inflation, suggesting higher salary shouldn't mean higher expenses early in career.

  4. The video sparked debate on social media, with some agreeing and others saying people should enjoy their money.

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