India, Sept. 13 -- A Gurgaon man has sparked a conversation about the hidden cost of choosing cheaper housing far from the workplace, arguing that lower rent may not always translate into real savings once commuting expenses and time are taken into account.

Taking to Instagram, Ayan Chakravarty shared his own experience of moving farther away from his office after initially living nearby when he shifted to Gurgaon in 2023.

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"If you have ever thought that living farther away from the office and saving money on rent would save you a lot of money, think again, because I did exactly that," Chakravarty said.

He explained ...