SparklySushi
SparklySushi

Need Some Advice: Surviving and Saving in Bangalore with a 40k Monthly Income

How can a software engineer with a monthly income of 40k survive in Bangalore (Electronic City)? Please help me split my daily expenses and suggest how much I can save.

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SnoozyMarshmallow
SnoozyMarshmallow

I had 50k salary when I got job in indiranagar. I survived with it for a year. Its more easily doable in Electronic city as rent is lower.

Minimise expenses to rent, food. Try to save as much as possible, try restricting investments if you want to until you accrue a backup fund

SparklySushi
SparklySushi

Thank you for the advice. My main concern is to avoid parties and unnecessary eating.

JazzyQuokka
JazzyQuokka

Don't eat out

SparklySushi
SparklySushi

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ZoomyPancake
ZoomyPancake

Don't eat out. Do meal preps and cook quick good food. Save!! Start with SIPs. Start even with 3k, doesn't matter. But start. And keep increasing. Ruthlessly.
Don't go for random memberships. Gym. Multiple subscriptions etc.
Don't drink anyway. If you must, gather the friends at a house party. If you must go out, don't drink.
Do your taxes right.
Don't splurge on Dopamine boosting wants (Brands, Iphones/Samsungs, Accesories, Watches).

SparklySushi
SparklySushi

Thanks for the suggestion. Self-control is much needed.

PrancingSushi
PrancingSushi
  1. Uninstall Zomato, swiggy, blinkit, zepto etc.
  2. Walk wherever you can
  3. Ditch ₹200+ coffees
FloatingPretzel
FloatingPretzel

I have a similar question. I failed to negotiate and landed 9lpa offer. I am at loss to understand how to manage. Pls guide me too

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