'Rent Will Exceed My Salary': Bengaluru Man's Post On Rising Cost Of Living Goes Viral

Bengaluru Viral News: A post on social media has sparked a fresh debate on the rising cost of living in Bengaluru. The discussion began after a city-based user on X expressed frustration over his salary hike failing to match the increase in his rent.

The user shared that his salary had been raised by 7.5 per cent, but his landlord had increased the rent by 10 per cent. Worried about the widening gap, he commented that if this trend continued, his rent might soon exceed his earnings, "Salary hike I received was 7.5 per cent meanwhile BLR landlord increased the rent by 10 per cent. If this goes on, someday my rent will become more than salary."

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His post quickly gained attention, with several others joining in to share their struggles with rising expenses. Many pointed out that while inflation affects everything from rent to groceries, salary increments often fail to keep pace.

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Among those who responded, X user Vivek Khatri called the situation an "urban scam." He criticised how basic expenses were rising at a much faster rate than salaries. "A 7.5 per cent salary hike feels good until you realise electricity bills are up 12 per cent, rent by 10 per cent, and milk by 15 per cent," he remarked, adding that this was like "lifestyle taxation without legislation."

Others reacted with humour, with some joking that switching both jobs and landlords might be the only solution. One user sarcastically suggested, "Time to take a full-time course on becoming a landlord."

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In separate news, From April 1, Bengaluru residents will pay a new user fee for waste collection alongside property tax. The Karnataka government approved the charge, which varies by property size, ranging from Rs 10 to Rs 400 per month. BBMP expects to generate Rs 750 crore annually. Though the official order is pending, collection will start in 2025–26. Critics argue BBMP has sufficient funds and lacks transparency. BNP’s Poongothai Paramasivam questioned the need for the fee, highlighting the absence of public audits on waste management spending.