India, March 31 -- A social media post highlighting the widening gap between salary hikes and rent increases in Bengaluru has struck a chord with many, reigniting discussions on the soaring cost of living in metro cities.

A Bengaluru-based X user recently shared his frustration, stating that while his salary was increased by 7.5 per cent, his landlord raised the rent by 10 per cent. Expressing concern over the rising disparity, he remarked that if this trend continued, his rent would eventually surpass his salary.

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His post quickly gained traction, with several users echoing similar concerns about salary stagnation failing to keep pace with...