Bengaluru couple shares monthly expense breakdown of Rs 1.73 lakh
Senior software engineers Shubhi Khandelwal and her husband spend an average of Rs 75,000 monthly on travel, according to reports.
A Bengaluru couple, both senior software engineers, spends approximately Rs 1.73 lakh per month on various household and lifestyle expenses, according to reports by Times of India and Moneycontrol.
Shubhi Khandelwal shared the breakdown of her and her partner's spending on social media. The couple's largest fixed expense is Rs 60,000 for rent and maintenance.
The monthly budget includes Rs 13,000 to Rs 14,000 for groceries, which Khandelwal said includes high-protein items like whey protein, Greek yoghurt, and paneer. They also spend Rs 8,000 on a cook and a maid.
Leisure and transport costs include Rs 10,000 for weekend outings, Rs 3,500 for petrol and cabs, and Rs 3,000 for shopping and miscellaneous items.
The couple spends approximately Rs 9 lakh a year on trips, which averages to Rs 75,000 per month. Khandelwal stated this figure is based on actual spending tracked over the last two years.
To manage finances, Khandelwal suggested using a phone's Notes app, an Excel sheet, or apps like Money Manager and Wallet to track expenses.