Viral Post: Buying a home in cities like Gurgaon is becoming a distant dream, even for people with high-paying jobs. A viral post on X has left many surprised after a techie shared how his friend, earning Rs 20 lakh a year, still can’t afford to buy a decent apartment. The friend, who takes home about Rs 1.2 lakh every month after taxes and deductions, lives a simple life. As the post said, “Was having a discussion with a friend in Gurgaon. his CTC is 20 lakh. his in-hand is around 1.2 lakh per month after taxes, epf, and deductions. he doesn't splurge. no car. no kids. just a waifu.”

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The techie, named Akhilesh, added, “Every project he visits starts at 2.5 crore. The brochures talk about infinity pools, Zen gardens, Italian marble, and biometric lifts. If he buys this, he has to live paycheck to paycheck. No buffer. No vacations. No emergencies.” Despite earning more than most people in the country, home ownership still feels out of reach. “He earns more than maybe 95% of India, still can’t buy a home in his city. The market is not broken. It’s working exactly as designed - for someone else,” Akhilesh wrote.

The post went viral, sparking a larger conversation online about how real estate prices are rising faster than incomes.

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The post shared yesterday garnered significant likes, comments, and views from social media users. One user wrote, "That 95% statistic is correct? Or just people paying taxes? Because who’s buying these expensive flats?" "It's wild how even a high salary feels inadequate in certain cities. Many people are in the same boat, juggling expenses while trying to save. It makes you question what success means nowadays," added a second user.

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"Dukh dard peeda ye sabke sath hai. Peer pressure ki ghar lelo ghar lelo," a third user added. "Rent pe raho. Don't buy a home right now. Save up. Invest in mutual funds. What is this obsession with buying a home early? You buy your home when you can afford it. Not according to your whims & fancies," a fourth user added. "95% of India doesn’t make this less. The fact is that most businessmen make more and never declare their true income to save tax. Market is broken for taxpayers," added a fifth user.

"He earns more than 95% of Indians. That means 5% or 7 Crore Indians make more than him. A big % of that 7 crore, let’s say 2 crore, live in Delhi. That’s 50 lakh families who want to live in good areas. Demand is higher than Supply," a sixth user wrote. "Gurgaon is attractive for investors. I've seen a few projects where more than 90% are investors, like DLF Garden City 93. Since the rally has already ended & the projects are still under construction, many investors want to exit now. I don't know if it's safe or not," added another user.