Mumbai's 1BHK Rent of ₹45,000 Compared to ‘Chawl’, Leaves Netizens Laughing

Viral news: Mumbai, often called the "City of Dreams," attracts millions with hopes of building a successful future. However, the city's limited space and high population density have led to some of the highest rental costs in India. Small apartments in Mumbai often demand rent that could buy entire mansions. 

One such example is a one-bedroom apartment, or 1BHK, located in Matunga. This flat illustrates the city's soaring rents and cramped living conditions. The cozy living room offers a snug atmosphere, while the bedroom is dominated by a large bed, leaving minimal room to move around. A small staircase from the living room leads to a loft, providing valuable extra storage space and making the most of the apartment's limited square footage in this bustling metropolis.

The video of the 1BHK was shared on Instagram with the caption: “Old vibe 1BHK on rent for only 45K.” The caption explained that the apartment is located in Mumbai’s Matunga East neighbourhood.

The video of the property has gone viral on Instagram and also reached X (formerly Twitter). People who saw the clip took issue with two things - first, the rent, which many felt was too high for such a small apartment; and second, the description of the apartment as “old vibes” - with people pointing out that it is actually a chawl.

“Purani chawl ko old school/old vibes bolkr 45k rent pr de rhe capitalism has commodified poverty to a next level”, read one post on X.