India, May 13 -- Mumbai is notorious for its "crushing" cost of living, but one woman claims she has cracked the code for surviving on a modest budget. Sharing her personal finance secrets online, she detailed how she manages her entire month for less than Rs.25,000. By prioritising utility over luxury and mastering the art of the Mumbai local, her story has gone viral. However, the breakdown has also invited scepticism from those who argue that such a budget requires significant sacrifices in comfort and safety.

Trying to make 25k work in Mumbai!!" digital content creator Ayushi wrote on Instagram and shared a video.

"This video is all about how to manage living in Mumbai under Rs.25K," Ayushi says in the video. She then provides a det...