The Economic Times

Life after passing out from IIT: Techie shares cost of living alone in Pune, breaks down monthly budget and expenses

An IIT graduate and software engineer in Pune, Akash Varude, shared his monthly expenses, revealing rent as the largest cost at 24,000 for his 1BHK apartment. His detailed breakdown also includes groceries, utilities, subscriptions, lifestyle spending, and a significant 20,000 monthly investment in SIPs, highlighting his strong focus on savings.