India, Aug. 18 -- Rent rates in South Delhi have once again raised eyebrows after a man shared his conversation with a broker, which went viral on Reddit. The exchange has sparked debate online over the steep cost of renting in the city's posh localities.

The chat shared by Redditor @RichBadPoorDad revealed a 2BHK in Defence Colony at Rs.80,000 per month, while the Redditor could only afford Rs.45,000.

"House hunt turned into a reality check," the caption of the post reads.

The broker described the 2BHK as a fully renovated and nicely maintained, furnished apartment in a 'VIP posh area,' quoting a rent of Rs.80,000 per month, slightly negotiable, along with a two-month refundable security deposit and brokerage equal to one month's rent...