“Total monthly expense as a couple living in Bengaluru with our 10-month-old baby,” she wrote in the video, before listing the figures in detail. “Right now we stay in a three-bedroom flat in a gated society where we pay monthly rent and maintenance. Groceries, travel and medical care Monthly grocery expenses are around ₹10,000, while milk from a premium subscription brand costs ₹6,000. Staycations and resort visits cost around ₹5,000, cinema trips and dining out another ₹5,000, while gifts and celebrations come to ₹3,000. Medical expenses, including vaccinations for the baby, doctor visits, sudden ailments and half-yearly full-body check-ups, amount to around ₹3,000 per month.

Source: Mint February 18, 2026 11:34 UTC