A Bengaluru resident’s social media post went viral, pointing out the gap between salary hikes and rising rents. He shared that his salary went up by 7.5%, but his rent increased by 10%. He joked, "If this keeps happening, my rent will soon be higher than my salary!" The post quickly gained attention, sparking a larger conversation about the high cost of living in metro cities.

The Growing Rent Burden

X user Vivek Khatri described the situation as an "urban scam," pointing out the issue: "Salary growth crawls, while rent hikes sprint. A 7.5% salary hike seems nice... until your electricity bill goes up by 12%, rent by 10%, and milk by 15%. Eventually, your landlord might be richer than you!"

Others chimed in, with some suggesting it might be time to switch both jobs and landlords. One user joked, "Getting a job in Bengaluru is becoming less profitable," while another quipped, "Maybe there should be a full-time course on how to become a landlord."

Many users are venting out their frustration over stagnant salaries not matching inflation.