Bengaluru wasn’t worth it for this Reddit User—Left the city in just 90 days; Here’s why

The rising cost of living in big Indian cities is a hot topic online, and one Reddit post is now going viral. A user shared that they decided to leave Bengaluru just three months after moving there.

Their story has struck a chord with many, highlighting how tough it can be for working professionals to manage daily expenses and commute in the city.“Very very expensive– I hardly get money left…”According to Reddit user @shank_Tip, life in Bengaluru turned out to be far more expensive than expected. In a post titled “Leaving Bengaluru”, they shared that their monthly income barely covered rent, food, and transport costs. They also cited the lack of accessible transport options and long travel times as reasons for leaving.“I am leaving Bengaluru after 3 months. Very, very expensive – I hardly have any money left after paying rent, food, and transport every month. Shifting to Kolkata or Hyderabad– getting a higher salary for a similar job, with very, very low monthly rent and good public transport. Here, no Rapido bike, no metro, damn. Daily travel is 4 hours for work. Thank you– only the weather is amazing,” they wrote.Reddit post:

Online support and candid responsesThe post prompted a wave of reactions from users who related to the situation.

Many supported the move and highlighted similar struggles of managing expenses in the city. One user commented, “Good decision, buddy. I wish you luck… It’s high time Bengaluru realises that living here is harder than working here. I support you.”Another added, “Good luck. I want more folks to realise this and leave Bengaluru. The city can’t handle this many people.”A different user questioned the normalisation of discomfort in city life, stating, “I never understood this stance… ‘I have to suffer because everyone else is suffering’ – what kind of an argument is this?”Views split on alternate citiesWhile the user mentioned plans to move to Kolkata or Hyderabad, some questioned the cost comparison. One commenter noted, “Hyderabad is more expensive as compared to Bengaluru.” However, others appreciated the clarity of the decision. A user replied, “Good luck to you, man. Living here, especially alone, is so difficult and expensive.”Disclaimer: This article is based solely on publicly available content and user comments shared on Reddit. The Times of India has not independently verified the authenticity of the incident or the claims made in the original post.