New Delhi, Feb. 18 -- A candid social media post breaking down the cost of living in Bengaluru has struck a chord online, once again putting the spotlight on the city's soaring rents and everyday expenses.

In a post shared on X (formerly Twitter), a user named Praha detailed how much he spent during his first seven days after moving to India's tech capital. His honest accounting-and self-admitted spending habits-quickly sparked widespread discussion.

"1 week completed in Bengaluru," he wrote, before revealing that he had spent more than Rs.18,000 on rent and over Rs.12,000 on food in just seven days. Acknowledging the steep costs, he added, "City life is not cheap, and I don't have good spending habits too."

Praha also shared his early...