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‘Rents feel unreal and unaffordable’: Gurgaon woman struggles to find 1RK near metro, shares ordeal
A Gurgaon woman shared her struggle to find an affordable house near the metro, calling rents extremely high.
A woman in Gurgaon has sparked conversation online after sharing her struggle to find an affordable house near a metro station in the city. Taking to Instagram, the woman, Sneha, posted a video describing the challenges she has faced over the past two weeks while searching for a place to live independently.
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In the video, she said, "Finding a house in Gurgaon is so difficult, I hadn't thought it would be this hard. I want a house near Millennium City Centre metro station. I'm looking for a 1RK or something like 'Flat and Flatmates' would also work. I've been looking for a house for the past 15 days, I leave every day for 3 to 4 hours after office, also on Saturdays and Sundays."
She further highlighted the financial strain involved in renting in the city. "The first thing is budget. There are houses, very good ones, but they are asking for 25,000-30,000 as if money comes for free. Rents feel unreal and unaffordable. Gurgaon is so expensive, I'm realising it now when I'm thinking of living independently. Gurgaon is not for people like us to live independently unless you have a package in lakhs. Only then you can afford it, otherwise..."
The clip was shared with a caption that read, "Kisi ko budget friendly pata ho to batana please."
Watch the clip here:
Internet reacts
The video quickly drew attention, with several social media users relating to her situation and sharing their own experiences of house hunting in Gurgaon. One user wrote, "This is so relatable, Gurgaon rents are out of control now." Another said, "Try looking a little farther from the metro, you might find something cheaper."
Some users offered practical suggestions, with one commenting, "Flat and Flatmates groups are your best bet, keep checking regularly." Another added, "You should consider sharing a flat, it will cut your cost significantly."
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Others echoed her frustration about rising living costs in the city. "Even with a decent salary, it feels impossible to manage rent and expenses here," one user wrote. Another said, "This is exactly why many people prefer staying in PGs despite the compromises."
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