Bengaluru man reveals 7 habits that helped him save more money without changing his lifestyle

Living in a city like Bengaluru often comes with a familiar feeling: no matter how much you earn, your money seems to disappear faster than expected. Daily commutes, food deliveries, weekend outings, and the pressure to keep up with lifestyle trends can quietly eat into savings without people even noticing.A recent Instagram post by a Bengaluru-based content creator has struck a chord online for addressing exactly this problem. Instead of talking about side hustles or bigger salaries, he shared a few simple habits that helped him cut expenses without giving up the things he enjoys.

Bengaluru man shares habits that helped him save more

Akshay CN, who runs the Instagram page @bangalore_viral, recently posted a video explaining how he managed his expenses better.In the caption, he wrote, “How I reduced my Bengaluru expenses without ruining my lifestyle.”He wrote, “I shifted closer to Metro instead of choosing a ‘fancier’ area. The rent looked slightly higher initially, but I saved huge money & mental stress on daily commutes, fuel & autos.”

The expense category he started paying attention to

Akshay said convenience spending had become a significant part of his monthly expenses.“I stopped using convenience as an excuse for daily spending. Quick deliveries, autos, subscriptions & ‘small’ online purchases quietly became one of my biggest monthly expenses in Bengaluru,” he wrote.

Why planning weekends helped

Another habit he highlighted was planning weekends. “I started planning my weekends instead of random spending. Unplanned cafe hopping, pubs & impulse outings quietly destroy savings in Bengaluru faster than people realize,” he added.

Stepping away from lifestyle pressure

The creator also spoke about avoiding unnecessary upgrades and trends.“I stopped upgrading gadgets just because everyone around me was. Bengaluru work culture can quietly create unnecessary lifestyle pressure.” He also shared that he stopped trying to keep up with lifestyle trends, saying many people spend money simply to feel socially updated.

A simple change with added benefits

Akshay said cooking at home occasionally instead of eating out every day made a noticeable difference.“This genuinely changed both my health & savings,” he wrote.Summing up his experience, he said: “I learned that a higher salary alone doesn’t solve money problems. Better habits matter much more in Bengaluru.”

Internet users react

The video received several responses from social media users.One user wrote, “Yes, this is true.”Another commented, “I will also implement them.”A third user said, “Yes, it found all of them very relevant.”Another Instagram user added, “I agree with you, brother.”Disclaimer: This article is based on a video shared on Instagram. The views and experiences mentioned are those of the content creator. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the post.Thumb image: Canva (for representative purposes only)