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Mumbai Woman's Rs 1.2 Lakh Rent: Stay-at-Home Daughter's Reality
19 Mar
Summary
- A woman pays Rs 1.2 lakh monthly rent for a 3BHK in Mumbai.
- She identifies as a stay-at-home daughter caring for her mother.
- Her mother has schizophrenia and cannot tolerate cold weather.
A viral video showcases a Mumbai woman paying a substantial Rs 1.2 lakh monthly rent for her 3BHK flat in Andheri West, identifying herself as a 'stay-at-home daughter.' This revelation has ignited widespread online discussion about privilege and Mumbai's escalating cost of living.
The woman shared that her role involves family caregiving, specifically attending to her mother who has schizophrenia. Due to her mother's sensitivity to cold, the family relocates to Mumbai during winter months. She suggested an annual income of approximately Rs 2.5 lakh is needed for comfortable living in such an apartment.
While some viewers criticized her use of the term 'struggle,' others defended her, acknowledging the demanding nature of caregiving. The video, part of Arya Kothari's 'Rent in Mumbai' series, has garnered over 1.3 million views, underscoring the stark economic realities faced by different segments of the population in the city.
