Intern and Techie Share Monthly Living Costs Highlighting Bengaluru's Affordability Challenges

A Bengaluru intern, Anshika Aggarwal, shared a detailed monthly expense breakdown during her two-month internship, revealing costs around ₹26,000, with accommodation at ₹12,500, food ₹6,000, and transport ₹2,000. While affordable food options exist, rent remains the largest expense. Separately, a Bengaluru software developer earning ₹1.5 lakh monthly reported minimal savings due to high living costs, including ₹36,000 for rent and ₹13,000–₹15,000 for food, highlighting the city's overall affordability challenges.