India, Aug. 5 -- A man shared his concerns about Bengaluru's rising housing costs, saying that owning a home in the city now feels out of reach for many working professionals. In his post, he questioned whether Bengaluru is quietly pricing out its own workforce, prompting many users to share similar experiences.

The post was shared by X user Shankar von Mysuru.

The caption read, "Buying a home in Bengaluru in 2026 feels less like a goal and more like a fever dream. A decent 2BHK in any good locality now routinely starts at Rs.1.4 to Rs.1.8 crore, while homes under Rs.1 crore have almost vanished from the core city. For most mid-level professionals, the monthly EMI alone sits between Rs.80,000 and Rs.1.1 lakh, a number that swallows a hu...