Last Updated:September 03, 2025, 16:54 IST
A video of a couple from Bengaluru detailing their monthly expenses in August went viral.
The couple attribute their success to open communication. (Photo Credit: Instagram)
A Bengaluru couple’s precise analysis of their August spending, which totalled an astounding Rs 5,90,000, was captured in a now-viral Instagram video, sparking an array of online amazement and discussion. Prakriti and Ashish, who are known for sharing videos of their lives online, posted the video, which has received close to two million views so far.
Prakriti and Ashish Arora, dubbed the “Travel Couple,” posted their full August spending report on Instagram. The pair revealed that over Rs 3.5 lakh of their budget went on flights and hotel bookings for two domestic and two international travels.
They paid Rs 42,000 for their flat, and the cost of exercise was nearly the same. In the video, Prakriti stated, “We both have personal trainers, and I attended Pilates classes this month, which cost us Rs 40,000.” They spent Rs 20,000 on groceries to support their exercise regimen.
While electricity, OTT subscriptions, and cleaning cost Rs 10,000, ordering in and dining out cost Rs 13,000 as well. “In addition, we allocated Rs 1 lakh for SIPs, and other costs like cab fare, insurance, grooming, and gifts totalled approximately Rs 15,000,” they added.
Watch the video here:
The couple explicitly stated in their caption that their different perspectives on money had caused them to have a “rocky start” in money management. Today, they attribute their success to open communication and regular money meetings for investment allocation, spending tracking, and the maintenance of an emergency or “mystery fund.”
As they explain: “Because you’re not just living with your life partner, you’re also building a life with them… if we can work our way around money-talk, any couple can.”
Netizens were quick to react. One user joked, “Their one-month spend = our one-year income,” while another quipped, “Looks like Bangalore is more expensive than London!”
Others expressed direct curiosity: “What do you guys do for a living?”
“Noooo… I don’t want the tracking sheet… LoL. I want to know how much you earn and ways to spend like this,” commented another.
“Fitness trainers cost so much ah? Also for budgeting these trips won’t you divide by 12 or something to make it more realistic,” suggested one user.
Bengaluru, which has long been known for its exorbitant cost of living, has previously grabbed headlines for the same reason. People are still making their way through life in the city of opportunities, whether it is bearable or not.
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