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‘Bangalore can make you feel broke,’ says couple spending ₹1.3 lakh per month

Radhika and Ekansh shared a breakdown of their monthly expenses as a married couple living in Bengaluru

Updated on May 11, 2026, 8:01 AM IST

Laid-off American techie moves to Germany with family: ‘US seems unaffordable’

An American couple talks about why they quit the US, moved to Germany

Updated on May 6, 2026, 8:44 PM IST

American man moves to China, cuts living costs by 75%: ‘Best decision’

An American man explains why he prefers living in Shenzhen, China

Updated on Apr 29, 2026, 3:01 PM IST

‘India wins on comfort’: Chennai woman compares India, Sweden living costs

A Chennai woman broke down India vs Sweden expenses and said India offered comfort while Sweden offered balance.

Published on Apr 27, 2026, 8:24 PM IST

Indian woman reflects on 10 years in Sweden: ‘Everything costs so much more now’

An Indian woman shared how living costs in Sweden had increased, making life more about planning than spending.

Updated on Apr 20, 2026, 6:40 PM IST

Social Security COLA: How much will 2025 increase be? Experts make prediction

Experts predict a modest Social Security COLA increase for 2027, ranging from 1.2% to 2.8%. The uncertainty stems from inflation trends influenced by factors like the war in Iran.

Published on Apr 20, 2026, 6:49 AM IST

Mumbai woman says she lives on ₹18,000 a month, internet stunned by ₹11.5K rent

A woman detailed her low-cost Mumbai living, sparking disbelief.

Published on Apr 17, 2026, 6:52 PM IST

Indian man in Australia says one day’s pay equals monthly salary in India

An Indian man compared India and Australia income.

Published on Apr 16, 2026, 2:55 PM IST

Gurgaon couple breaks down monthly expenses with ₹37,000 rent

The couple pays <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>37,000 as rent for their 2BHK in Gurgaon

Updated on Apr 15, 2026, 8:55 AM IST

Miscommunication led to workers’ agitation, says UP industrial development commissioner

Workers seen during the protest in Noida Phase 2 Industrial Area on Tuesday. (Sunil Ghosh/HT)

Published on Apr 15, 2026, 4:28 AM IST

Not just rent: Gurgaon woman reveals hidden costs of living as a couple

A woman detailed her household budget in Gurgaon.

Published on Apr 13, 2026, 6:49 PM IST

Bengaluru woman tries to survive a day on ₹500, says ‘I even saved ₹200’

A woman in Bengaluru tried a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>500 day challenge, covered food and commute, and still ended with savings.

Updated on Apr 11, 2026, 6:43 PM IST

Indian woman breaks down £6,650 monthly cost of living for family of 4 in UK

An Indian woman revealed her family’s UK living costs.

Published on Apr 6, 2026, 10:47 AM IST

Delhi lawyer breaks down ₹40,000 monthly expenses, says ‘This is bare minimum’

Overall, the woman's fixed monthly expenditure came to roughly <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>39,000 - <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>40,000.

Published on Mar 23, 2026, 10:56 PM IST

Denmark heads to polls amid Trump-Greenland standoff: All you need to know

A Danish flag flies in front of Christiansborg Palace, which houses Denmark's parliament, in Copenhagen, Denmark, March 18, 2026.

Updated on Mar 20, 2026, 6:36 PM IST

Why Social Security COLA might be bigger than expected in 2027

While current Social Security payments will not change immediately, the inflation trend could shape how much benefits increase in 2027.

Updated on Mar 20, 2026, 2:22 PM IST

Man says cousin earning ₹1.5L in Bengaluru saves only ₹20K a month

A man revealed his cousin’s Bengaluru salary felt big but left little savings after living costs.

Published on Mar 14, 2026, 6:27 PM IST

Fuel prices today: Check petrol, diesel rates in Delhi, Mumbai, Bengaluru

Petrol prices varied across India, with Andaman and Nicobar Islands at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>82.46 per litre and Andhra Pradesh at <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>108.97. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

Published on Mar 12, 2026, 9:24 AM IST

Employee earning ₹1.4 lakh surprised by Delhi’s cost of living: ‘I save 70-75k’

A Reddit user said he is able to save half his salary after moving to Delhi

Updated on Mar 8, 2026, 11:07 AM IST

Amazon employee shares how a Sunday in Bengaluru cost ₹8,156

An Amazon employee broke down her <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>8,156 Sunday spending in Bengaluru.

Published on Mar 8, 2026, 10:25 AM IST

‘China made me realise India is expensive,’ says tourist after ₹600 BMW ride

Swati and Prateek, a travel vlogging couple, compare prices in India with China.

Published on Mar 8, 2026, 7:17 AM IST

Bengaluru man explains why friend earning ₹18 LPA struggled after marriage

A man explained how his friend in Bengaluru faced financial pressure after marriage.

Updated on Mar 5, 2026, 10:19 AM IST

₹8,000 a day? Indian corporate woman in Melbourne shares $130 expense breakdown

An Indian corporate woman documented her daily expenses in Melbourne.

Published on Mar 2, 2026, 7:05 PM IST

₹57,000 in India vs ₹2.5 lakh in France: Internet compares cost of living

How much does it cost to live well? Internet compares expenses in India, France and more

Updated on Feb 24, 2026, 7:11 AM IST

Bengaluru techie shares honest take after 9 months in city

A Bengaluru techie reflected on living in the city after nine months.

Published on Feb 21, 2026, 3:12 PM IST

‘ ₹18k rent, ₹12k food in 7 days’: Man reflects on costly first week in Bengaluru

A man reflected on his first week in Bengaluru.

Published on Feb 17, 2026, 2:52 PM IST

Bengal para teachers urge Dharmendra Pradhan to raise honorarium

Bengal para teachers urge Dharmendra Pradhan to raise honorarium

Published on Feb 16, 2026, 9:24 AM IST

Keir Starmer: a sick man who can’t afford to catch a cold

Addressing a meeting of Labour lawmakers in the Parliament, Starmer said, “Every fight I have ever been in, I've won.”

Updated on Feb 10, 2026, 5:32 PM IST

Which US cities face the fastest-rising cost of living?

Pedestrians in front of the Oculus during a winter storm in New York, Jan 25, 2026.

Published on Feb 10, 2026, 2:02 PM IST

'Bengaluru is crazy': Techie surprised after Rapido driver reveals corporate job

The post quickly caught the attention of social media users, sparking mixed reactions online.

Published on Feb 9, 2026, 5:17 PM IST

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