Overview

• A Gurugram professional earning ₹9 lakh per annum revealed a new Mumbai startup offer of ₹16 lakh plus a joining bonus and equity.
• He expressed concern that the higher salary might not suffice to maintain his low-maintenance lifestyle in expensive South Bombay.
• Most Reddit respondents advised against relocating, citing Mumbai’s high accommodation costs and hectic pace.
• Some users argued he could enjoy similar comforts and lower expenses by staying in Gurugram.
• The online debate over cost-of-living trade-offs has drawn widespread media coverage on June 26 and 27, 2025.