India, June 10 -- The rise of work-from-home and remote jobs has transformed the way many professionals think about where they live. Freed from the daily commute and the need to be close to an office, some employees are leaving crowded cities in search of a slower and more affordable lifestyle. While hill stations and mountain towns are often seen as dream destinations for remote workers, questions around the actual cost of living there remain common.

Addressing that curiosity, a corporate remote employee recently shared a detailed breakdown of his monthly expenses while living alone in Manali. The video, shared on Instagram by user Ajay Sharma, has sparked a discussion online about whether mountain life is really cheaper than living in ...