India, April 28 -- An IIT alumnus and software engineer recently took to social media to break down his monthly living expenses in Pune. Living alone in a 1BHK, the 26-year-old revealed that his largest financial commitment is rent, which costs him Rs.24,000 per month. His detailed breakdown covers everything from groceries and petrol to gym memberships and software subscriptions. Beyond just spending, he also highlighted his disciplined approach to wealth-building, disclosing that he sets aside Rs.20,000 per month for SIP investments.

"My monthly expenses as a software engineer in Pune," Akash Varude wrote as he shared the video. He recently joined Instagram and has two more videos on his profile.

In one of them, he shared his thoughts...