The Gurgaon couple said they have a budget of Rs 1.7 crore, but have been unable to find a 'livable' home below Rs 2 crore. (AI-generated image)
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Moneycontrol03-02-2026, 20:33

Bengaluru Couple Earns ₹1 Crore Annually in Gurgaon, Can't Afford Home: 'Frustrated'

  • A Bengaluru couple, earning ₹1 crore annually after moving to Gurgaon, is frustrated by their inability to find a 'livable' home within a ₹1.7 crore budget.
  • Months of house-hunting yielded only 'overpriced, low-quality options,' despite decent savings and a willingness to stretch their budget.
  • The couple criticized Gurgaon's infrastructure, including flooding, poor roads, and pollution, arguing that property prices do not reflect value.
  • They noted that comparable households in Pune and Noida could buy homes for under ₹1 crore, highlighting a disparity.
  • The Reddit post sparked a discussion, with users suggesting Gurgaon's real estate market targets ultra-high-net-worth buyers, not salaried IT professionals.

Why It Matters: A high-earning Bengaluru couple in Gurgaon struggles to find an affordable home, highlighting the city's inflated real estate market.

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