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Delhi professional works remotely from Goa, reveals what ₹30,000 a month covers
✍️ India Today
🗓 04 Sep 2026, 12:17 AM
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A Delhi-based employee who shifted to Goa for remote work disclosed how his monthly salary of ₹30,000 is spent on accommodation, food and lifestyle in the coastal state.
A Delhi resident who recently moved to Goa to work from home shared a detailed breakdown of his monthly expenses. Earning a modest ₹30,000, he rents a shared room in a coastal neighbourhood, paying roughly ₹8,000 per month. Food costs, including groceries and occasional meals out, amount to about ₹6,000, while utilities and internet add another ₹2,000.
Transportation within Goa, primarily two‑wheelers and occasional bus rides, consumes around ₹1,500. The remaining balance is allocated to personal items, occasional leisure activities and savings. The employee highlighted that the lower cost of living in Goa enables him to sustain a modest lifestyle despite the limited salary.
His experience underscores a growing trend among Indian professionals who opt for remote work in tier‑2 locations to stretch their earnings, balancing work responsibilities with a more relaxed environment.
Transportation within Goa, primarily two‑wheelers and occasional bus rides, consumes around ₹1,500. The remaining balance is allocated to personal items, occasional leisure activities and savings. The employee highlighted that the lower cost of living in Goa enables him to sustain a modest lifestyle despite the limited salary.
His experience underscores a growing trend among Indian professionals who opt for remote work in tier‑2 locations to stretch their earnings, balancing work responsibilities with a more relaxed environment.