India, March 23 -- A woman has caught the internet's attention after sharing a detailed breakdown of her monthly expenses while living alone in Delhi as a first-year lawyer.

In the post, Harshita Agarwal listed her fixed monthly costs, offering a glimpse into the financial realities of early-career professionals in the city. She said that her rent alone was Rs.23,500 for a semi-furnished apartment. Since the house did not come fully equipped, she also had to spend on rented furniture - around Rs.2,300 per month for her room and Rs.1,100 per person for the living room.

Apart from rent, household help formed a significant part of her expenses. She shared that she paid about Rs.3,300 every month for a cook and a cleaning lady. Utility cost...