India, Aug. 2 -- A content creator has sparked a debate on the cost of parenthood after claiming that raising a child in India can cost around Rs.1.39 crore by the time they turn 18.

In an Instagram video, content creator Vikhyat Singh broke down what he believes are the major expenses parents are likely to incur, from pregnancy and schooling to healthcare, gadgets and transport. "Why I don't want kids. Let's calculate the cost of raising a kid in India," he said in the clip, before listing estimated expenses across different stages of a child's life.

Singh started with pregnancy-related costs. According to him, parents could spend around Rs.3 lakh on doctor consultations, medical tests, medicines, maternity clothing and delivery at a p...