In India’s biggest cities, the price of chasing the urban dream may be bleeding wallets dry.

A post by analyst Sujay U on LinkedIn has reignited a hard-hitting debate over affordability in Indian metros, spotlighting a stark disconnect between average incomes and skyrocketing rental costs.

The numbers tell a grim story. Advertisement

In Mumbai, the average monthly income stands at ₹25,000—exactly equal to the rent for a modest 1BHK flat. In Bengaluru, it's ₹28,400 against ₹20,000 in rent. Delhi, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad show only slightly better ratios, with rent still eating up more than half the monthly earnings in many cases.

“Even if you earn ₹30,000 in a top city, half your income goes straight to rent,” Sujay writes. “Add groceries, utilities, transport, and you’re barely survi

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