Gurugram CA explains why ₹1 lakh salary feels like ₹30,000

A Gurugram-based chartered accountant has gone viral after explaining why earning ₹1 lakh a month no longer feels financially comfortable. Breaking down expenses like rent, groceries, transport, utilities, savings, and investments, she argued inflation has significantly reduced purchasing power. Her realistic budget resonated with many middle-class professionals facing rising living costs.