New Delhi, July 10 -- Living the dream in New York City isn't cheap, and an Indian software engineer working at Google is now showing just how expensive it is. In a viral Instagram reel, Maitri Mangal broke down her monthly expenses, revealing that life in the Big Apple can cost nearly Rs.4 lakh (around $5,000) every month.

The video, posted by podcaster and creator Kushal Lodha, quickly caught attention for its brutally honest breakdown of urban living in one of the world's most expensive cities. Maitri, who works at Google, didn't sugarcoat it: rent alone costs her a whopping $3,000 (approximately Rs.2.5 lakh) each month.

Add to that her daily expenses, including groceries, dining out, and weekend plans, which can cost another $1,000 ...