Bought a ₹3 crore flat in Gurgaon, now 'need ₹7.5 lakh/month just to breathe': Man's viral post sparks internet frenzy
In a viral LinkedIn post, Gurugram resident Vaibhav J revealed it costs him ₹7.5 lakh per month to maintain a luxury lifestyle in DLF Phase 5. Detailing expenses from house EMIs to club nights, he sparked debate online. Some called it a reality check; others dismissed it as melodrama over self-imposed costs of urban status.
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The Fine Print of Financial Aspiration
When people imagine luxury living, they often think of gleaming towers, imported SUVs, and weekend getaways abroad. But a recent viral post on LinkedIn by Gurugram resident Vaibhav J has peeled back the velvet curtain to reveal what it truly costs to 'breathe' in one of India's most elite neighbourhoods. His now widely discussed statement reads, 'I own a house in Gurgaon, India. Translation: I need ₹7.5 lakh/month just to breathe.'This provocative claim has triggered an avalanche of reactions online. But Vaibhav backs his assertion with cold, hard numbers. Shared through a detailed monthly expense list, he explains how his high-end lifestyle amounts to a staggering ₹5 lakh per month in outflows. Factor in income tax, and one would need to earn a minimum of ₹7.5 lakh every month—or ₹90 lakh per year pre-tax—just to sustain this way of life.According to Vaibhav's breakdown, a ₹2.08 lakh EMI for a ₹3 crore house is just the beginning. Then comes ₹60,000 for a car EMI—because as he bluntly puts it, 'you can't roll up in a Swift.' Add ₹65,000 for an IB school education for the kids, ₹30,000 for staff salaries (cook, maid, driver), and ₹12,000 to look 'DLF Phase 5 ready'—which means personal grooming and designer attire.There's also ₹20,000 allocated to socialising—club nights and dinners one may not even enjoy, and ₹15,000 for gifting obligations that Vaibhav calls the 'fake smiles tax.' On top of that, there's a ₹30,000 buffer for annual foreign trips and a ₹12,000 monthly bill just for the home fountain's maintenance.'And yeah, I haven't eaten yet,' he concludes sardonically, pointing out how even basic needs feel like an afterthought in such a budget.The post has drawn mixed responses from netizens—ranging from empathetic nods to sharp sarcasm. One user wrote, 'Reality hits hard,' while another questioned the framing: 'It's incredible how you've turned your lifestyle choices into problems of society.' Some called it an exaggerated portrayal of voluntary luxuries: 'This is sensationalised storytelling. If you start listing everything A-list celebrities spend on, even ₹7.5L won't suffice.'Others defended the post as an honest reflection of a new-age middle-class reality in urban India. One user noted, 'Even without EMIs, surviving in Gurugram costs upwards of ₹3 lakh per month.'Vaibhav's account shines a light on an emerging dilemma in India's urban elite: the difference between aspirational success and financial sustainability. Owning a house worth ₹3 crore in Gurugram might symbolize having "arrived", but if that arrival is coupled with relentless monthly expenses, it raises questions about what 'success' really looks like.As one commenter wryly noted, 'You're unluckily lucky you got something in ₹3 crore in Gurugram.'Whether it's a wake-up call, a personal rant, or a cautionary tale disguised as lifestyle math, Vaibhav's post has forced many to re-evaluate the real cost of appearing successful in India's glitzy urban enclaves. After all, as his post suggests, it's not just about having money—it's about what you burn through to look like you do.
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