A Bengaluru woman's viral social media post highlighting the city's soaring cost of living has resonated with many residents. She expressed frustration over how quickly money disappears, stating that even small expenses feel disproportionately high and that Rs 500 now feels like Rs 50 did previously. Her humorous caption, "Bangalore doesn't take your breath away; it just takes your 10 annual increment," captured a widespread sentiment about rising expenses outpacing income growth in the tech hub.