India, June 15 -- Bengaluru's rising cost of living often becomes a topic of discussion on social media, with residents frequently sharing how much they spend on rent, food, transportation and leisure. As housing costs and lifestyle expenses continue to climb in India's tech capital, many people have been debating what it really takes to live comfortably in the city.

Adding to the conversation, a Bengaluru woman has gone viral after sharing a detailed breakdown of her monthly expenses, revealing that she spent nearly Rs.1.84 lakh in May 2026 while living alone.

The woman, who goes by @bloomingalchemy_nee on Instagram, posted a reel titled "My Expenses in Bangalore - May 2026" and listed her major expenses for the month. According to the...