New Delhi, June 6 -- A social media post about a man earning Rs.20 lakh a year but still unable to afford a home has reignited debate over soaring real estate prices in Indian cities. The post, shared by a tech professional named Akhilesh on X (formerly Twitter), highlights the growing disconnect between salaries and housing costs, particularly in urban areas like Gurugram.

"Was having a discussion with a friend in Gurugram. His CTC is 20 lakh. His in-hand is around 1.2 lakh per month after taxes, EPF, and deductions. He doesn't splurge. No car. No kids. just a waifu," Akhilesh wrote.

According to him, every housing project the friend visits has a starting price of Rs.2.5 crore. "The brochures talk about infinity pools, Zen gardens, Ita...