A Bengaluru software engineer sparked online debate after sharing a monthly expense sheet showing she spent around Rs 71,000 in May. While her Rs 28,000 rent drew attention, many focused on her Rs 27,000–35,000 discretionary spending on shopping, dining and weekend trips. The viral post reignited discussions about Bengaluru’s affordability, with users divided over whether rising living costs or personal lifestyle choices have a greater impact on young professionals’ ability to save.