New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The rising cost of living in India's major cities continues to fuel discussions on social media, as more young professionals reveal how much they spend each month to manage life independently. Detailed breakdowns covering rent, groceries, transport and leisure are offering a glimpse into the financial realities of urban living.

Joining the trend, a 21-year-old woman from Gurgaon has gone viral after revealing that her total expenditure for July was just over Rs.43,000 while living by herself.

Instagram user Chahat Yadav posted a video titled "How much I spend in July as a 21-year-old living alone in Gurgaon," where she listed her expenses category by category before asking viewers whether her monthly spending was ju...