Overview
- An Instagram video by user Ajay Sharma, shared this week, says he moved from Delhi to Manali and laid out a monthly budget that totals roughly ₹21,000.
- Sharma’s self-reported breakdown lists rent for a 1BHK at ₹14,000 including Wi‑Fi and electricity, groceries at about ₹3,500, food delivery near ₹2,000, a discounted gym membership at ₹1,500 and almost zero commute because he walks.
- National outlets have amplified the clip and Hindustan Times has contacted Sharma for confirmation but reporters have not independently verified the figures.
- The post drew mixed online reactions with some users calling the overall cost lower than metro expenses and others noting rent and safety concerns that can make hill living costlier for some groups.
- The episode highlights a wider trend of remote-work relocations and underscores that actual expenses in tourist or seasonal towns vary by season, housing quality and personal lifestyle choices.