Despite the abundance of job and career opportunities in megacities, the cost of living there puts significant pressure on citizens' budgets. This is especially true in cities like Delhi-NCR, Mumbai, and Bangalore, where rent has become so high that many find it difficult to save money monthly. Recently, a video by a young man living in Noida caused a wide resonance on social media.
This young man compared life in a big city with life in his small hometown, questioning whether moving to expensive metropolises for a career is the right decision for everyone. The young man, named Akhand, is originally from Banda in Uttar Pradesh state and currently lives in Noida. In his video, he showed tall buildings and small apartments in Noida, noting that people pay high rent even for very modest housing in big cities.
Akhand explained that in his hometown, Banda, people own land on which they have built their own houses. Residents there live in their own homes and are not obligated to pay monthly rent. The situation in Noida is drastically different: large complexes and high-rise buildings are visible here, but living in apartments in these buildings requires significant monthly expenses. The young man specifically mentioned two-bedroom apartments (2BHK), noting that many of them have quite small rooms, yet their rent is very high.
'Earn 25 thousand and pay 25 thousand for rent'
In his video, Akhand voiced a thought that attracted public attention on social media. He suggested that some people earn around 25 thousand rupees per month but are forced to spend almost the same amount on housing rent. He questioned how a person can cover expenses for food, transport, electricity, water, children's education, and other needs if the majority of their income goes only to rent. Furthermore, this hinders saving for the future.
Nevertheless, the young man admitted that big cities like Noida offer more career and job opportunities. This is why people from different parts of the country move to Delhi-NCR and other metropolises in search of work. However, he urged people to carefully consider living costs and their savings before moving to any city for work.
Various comments were received on this video. Many agreed with the young man's opinion, noting that even with a good salary in big cities, it is difficult to maintain savings. Some users wrote that rent in Noida is constantly rising. Others noted that this problem is not limited to Noida but affects many residents of large cities such as Mumbai, Bangalore, Gurugram, and Delhi.
Big City or Hometown: Make a Considered Decision
This viral video raised a serious question: is moving to a big city for higher earnings always a profitable venture? The answer to this question can be different for every person. If a person manages to find a good job, career growth opportunities, and better prospects in a big city, then moving may be the right step. However, if the majority of income is spent exclusively on rent and daily necessities, it can negatively affect the standard of living and the ability to save.