Rent in Bengaluru can be a difficult number to agree on. What feels reasonable to one person can seem excessive to another, especially when people compare their own housing experiences.That difference of opinion surfaced online after a content creator shared details of what she pays for her accommodation. Her video quickly drew comments from people who had very different reactions to the amount.Some users defended her choice, while others questioned whether the same money could get a person more space.
Why she calls the rent a ‘steal’
The content creator, who goes by Shivs on Instagram, said she pays ₹30,000 for a room in a 3 BHK in Bengaluru.Her post was captioned, “POV: you pay 30k for a room in a 3 BHK in Bangalore and it’s actually a steal.”She opened the video by addressing the amount directly.“I pay ₹30,000 for a room in a 3 BHK in Bengaluru and honestly it is kind of a steal. And, before you come at me, let me show you why,” she said.The room shown in the video has a large window and an attached balcony. Shivs also stepped outside to show the view from the balcony.
Viewers bring up their own experiences
The video prompted several people to compare the situation with their own rental experiences.One person wrote, “I pay ₹50,000 for a 2 BHK with a graveyard view.”Another viewer commented, “Ok, I am jealous.”A different user said the price should be viewed in the context of their own experience of looking for a home in Bengaluru.“People commenting it’s a lot, haven’t tried house hunting recently or maybe are okay living in lanes that can feel shady at night (that they might not find shady, everyone’s level of shady is diff), or some catch like that. I have looked for houses for 3 months in Indiranagar, CV Raman nagar , Richmond Town, Halasuru, Cox Town, Cambridge road, some parts of Whitefield (extremely close to metro) and this is the standard rate for a good apartment in a ‘safe’ gated society. Safe is the keyword. Safe to men looks very different. I see the kinda lanes men find safe where I’d never step in at night for the life of me, forget living. So honestly, congratulations gurl.”
Some people think ₹30,000 is too much
Not everyone agreed with that view.One person commented, “Overpriced as hell, nice view tho.”Another viewer suggested choosing a 1 BHK instead, writing, “You can get a 1bhk for that same kinda bedroom with a hall and kitchen by yourself.”Shivs replied that she had already tried looking for one.“Trust me, I have tried. Very Sh**ty 1 BHK here,” she said.Disclaimer: This article is based on information shared by the content creator on Instagram and comments posted by social media users. The Times of India has not independently verified the claims made in the post or comments.Thumb image: Instagram