India, March 18 -- As real estate prices continue to climb in metro cities like Mumbai and Bengaluru, social media is abuzz with posts over whether it's wiser to invest in a compact yet high-value 1BHK in Mumbai or a spacious home in the US.

"So have been house hunting in Andheri West, most 1 BHKs are Rs.1.80 crore. And 95% of them will go for redevelopment. For the same price, I can buy a big house in a smaller city or town in the US," wrote one of the users, who is also a US citizen by birth.

However, he added that though the initial cost is the same, there are property taxes, and general maintenance is supremely expensive in the US.

Mumbai, known for its skyrocketing property prices and limited space, remains one of India's most exp...