Overview

• Parikshit Balochi, a Dubai-based travel vlogger and radio presenter, says he felt “gareeb” in India despite earning in dirhams.
• In his viral Instagram video, he cited a cup of tea priced at ₹1,000 in a Mumbai hotel as evidence of unexpected price surges.
• The clip has amassed over half a million views and was featured by outlets including Hindustan Times, News18, Times Now and NDTV.
• Balochi contrasted his expectation of a currency conversion windfall—one dirham equals about ₹23.83—with the current shock of steep urban prices.
• Social-media users have echoed concerns over skyrocketing living costs and questioned how everyday incomes keep pace with premium city rates.