An Amazon engineer revealed his monthly expenses in Bengaluru; one number caught everyone off guard

With rent, groceries, and utility bills continuing to be a major concern for city dwellers, social media users are often curious about what a practical monthly budget actually looks like. A recent Instagram video by an Amazon employee has sparked that conversation after he shared a detailed breakdown of his expenses while living in Bengaluru.Prem Raj, a software development engineer at Amazon, revealed that his monthly spending comes to around ₹35,000. The video quickly gained attention online, with many users appreciating its straightforward look at everyday expenses.“Here’s how much I spend as a software engineer working 9-to-5 at Amazon in Bengaluru,” Prem Raj said in the video.According to him, his total monthly expenditure is around ₹35,000, covering rent, food, transport, fitness, and household expenses.Prem Raj lives in a 2BHK apartment in Marathalli and spends ₹15,000 every month on rent.After viewers questioned the amount, he explained that he shares the apartment with a flatmate. Since the total rent is ₹30,000, his share comes to ₹15,000. He spends ₹3,000 a month on a cook and around ₹2,000 on petrol for his motorcycle.Groceries and household essentials cost him another ₹3,000 every month. Since his cook is mostly unavailable during weekends, he spends approximately ₹2,000 on ordering food.“To remain fit, I go to the gym regularly. Gym subscription and protein supplements cost me around ₹2,000 per month,” he said.He added that he spends another ₹3,000 on chicken to meet his protein goals.Internet bills, electricity charges, and subscriptions together cost around ₹2,000 every month.He also pays ₹1,000 to rent appliances such as a refrigerator and washing machine.For occasional shopping, he keeps aside another ₹2,000.The expense breakdown received a positive response from viewers.“Most realistic expenditure and is not people’s salary for a month,” one user wrote.“One of the most realistic expense videos I have ever seen,” another commented.“Finally an expenses reel that doesn't look like someone's dream salary. Thank you for your honesty,” an Instagram user added.Disclaimer: This article is based on a video shared on social media and user-generated content. The spending figures and statements mentioned are those shared by the individual in the video. The publication has not independently verified the expenses, income, or other claims made in the post.Note: The Times of India has reached out to Prem Raj for comment. This story will be updated if and when a response is received.