India, Aug. 21 -- Living in a metro city may come with better salaries and career opportunities, but the higher income often brings a string of hidden expenses that are easy to overlook. A Gurgaon-based founder has sparked a conversation online after arguing that the true cost of metro life goes far beyond monthly rent, with people also paying heavily for convenience, commuting and, most importantly, their time.

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Taking to Instagram, Sunny Garg shared a video explaining how a seemingly comfortable salary can quickly feel inadequate once the wider costs of city life begin piling up.

"People who live in metros will definit...