A founder’s post on X comparing the cost of coconut water across Indian cities has ignited a fresh debate on Bengaluru's high cost of living. Comparing regions, he claimed that coconut water is significantly cheaper in northern and western cities such as Delhi-NCR and Pune. Expressing surprise at paying higher prices in Bengaluru, the entrepreneur argued that locals are routinely overcharged simply because high expenses for rent, food, and transport have become normalised.
“In Delhi and NCR coconut water is priced around ₹60. Went to Pune, got it for around ₹50-70,” founder Paritsh Sharrma wrote on X.
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He added, “Went to Bangalore, and the same coconut cost me around ₹100-120, despite Bangalore being closer to the coast and closer to the source of coconuts.”
The founder said the price disparity left him with a thought: “I feel people in Bangalore are being scammed because they are used to paying more for everything: rent, transport, food, and even basic necessities.”
What did social media say?
An individual posted, “In Coimbatore, it's 60 we have the best supply from Pollachi, but still it's up.” Another commented, “When I was travelling from Bangalore to Pondicherry, a coconut cost me around ₹100-120. In between the journey, it cost me around ₹10, and at Pondicherry, it cost me around ₹80.”
{{/usCountry}}An individual posted, “In Coimbatore, it's 60 we have the best supply from Pollachi, but still it's up.” Another commented, “When I was travelling from Bangalore to Pondicherry, a coconut cost me around ₹100-120. In between the journey, it cost me around ₹10, and at Pondicherry, it cost me around ₹80.”
{{/usCountry}}However, not everyone agreed with the founder, with many arguing that the prices are much higher in Delhi-NCR than what he mentioned. A third X user expressed, “I live in South Delhi, the actual cost is ₹80.”
Some expressed that prices in Bengaluru are not as high as the founder claimed. A fourth wrote, “Don't know where you're drinking the tender coconut water from. It's ₹70- ₹80 at Marathahalli.”
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