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Bengaluru couple quits ₹1.3 lakh/month lifestyle, relocates to Goa
✍️ Hindustan Times
🗓 30 Sep 2026, 05:01 PM
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A Bengaluru couple, who were spending about ₹1.3 lakh each month on living expenses, have moved to Goa, acknowledging they may face criticism for the shift.
The couple, originally based in Bengaluru, reported that their monthly outgo of roughly ₹1.3 lakh had become unsustainable, prompting them to seek a more affordable lifestyle elsewhere. They chose Goa, attracted by its lower cost of living and slower pace.
In a brief statement, they admitted that the decision might attract "a lot of hate," reflecting the social pressure often associated with moving from a metropolitan hub to a smaller state. Their move underscores a growing trend among urban residents reassessing high living costs in India's tech corridors.
While details about their new residence or employment plans remain private, the pair indicated that the relocation aligns with their desire for a better work‑life balance. Observers note that such migrations could influence housing demand in both Bengaluru and Goa in the coming months.
The couple's experience adds to ongoing discussions about affordability, quality of life, and the shifting preferences of India's middle‑class families.
In a brief statement, they admitted that the decision might attract "a lot of hate," reflecting the social pressure often associated with moving from a metropolitan hub to a smaller state. Their move underscores a growing trend among urban residents reassessing high living costs in India's tech corridors.
While details about their new residence or employment plans remain private, the pair indicated that the relocation aligns with their desire for a better work‑life balance. Observers note that such migrations could influence housing demand in both Bengaluru and Goa in the coming months.
The couple's experience adds to ongoing discussions about affordability, quality of life, and the shifting preferences of India's middle‑class families.