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Bengaluru Data Engineer’s ₹3 Lakh Paycheck: How She Allocates It Each Month

Outlets are citing her viral Instagram breakdown as the sole source with no independent verification.

Overview

  • She reports earning ₹3 lakh monthly and spending about ₹2.12 lakh on fixed costs and investments, excluding travel.
  • Housing-related outlays total ₹25,000 a month, with ₹20,000 rent that includes utilities and ₹5,000 for domestic help.
  • She pays a ₹30,000 monthly EMI for an apartment purchased for her parents, describing it as a family-driven commitment.
  • Investments include ₹1 lakh per month in SIPs, an existing six-month emergency fund, and occasional gold purchases.
  • Discretionary spending includes ₹8,000 on groceries, ₹2,000 on dining out, ₹12,000 for a gym and trainer, ₹300 on streaming, minimal commute costs, and roughly ₹7 lakh spent on travel in 2025.