India, Feb. 19 -- A LinkedIn post has sparked debate over Mumbai becoming a 'city of exit' for single professionals, as rising costs mean the 'math of urban ambition' no longer adds up, pushing young professionals to move out

A LinkedIn post has sparked a debate over Mumbai increasingly becoming a 'city of exit' for single professionals, as rising living costs push many young workers to relocate to other parts of the country.

The post noted that for a single professional in the financial capital, the options of buying a home are limited. One is the so-called 'matchbox' existence, in which you pay Rs.1.25 crore for a cramped apartment, sometimes so compact that the bathroom opens into the kitchen, trading comfort for a coveted address. ...