India, July 19 -- A fresher who landed a Rs.40,000-a-month internship in Mumbai has sought advice online after discovering that rent could consume nearly three-fourths of his stipend.

The man said he was initially thrilled to secure the opportunity after a difficult job search, but the cost of living in Mumbai has now made him question whether accepting the internship would be financially sensible.

Taking to Reddit, he explained that his office is located in Lower Parel and that finding decent accommodation nearby, or even within a reasonable commuting distance, appeared to cost around Rs.30,000 a month.

"Hey everyone, I'm a fresher, and after surviving what feels like the worst job market in years, I finally managed to land an interns...