India, July 9 -- An Indian software engineer working at Google has shared what it costs to live in New York City. In a viral Instagram reel, Maitri Mangal broke down her monthly expenses, revealing that living in the city can cost close to Rs.4 lakh (around $5,000) every month.

The viral reel was shared by Kushal Lodha (@kushallodha548), a podcaster and content creator who often posts about careers, tech, and life abroad.

According to Maitri, rent alone comes to around $3,000. Daily expenses and outings cost somewhere between $1,000 to $2,000. On top of that, commuting costs add another $100-$200. Altogether, that brings her monthly budget to about $5,000.

When asked about the average salary for a software engineer working in New York ...