A Russian influencer has set off a heated dialog on-line after revealing her hefty month-to-month bills whereas dwelling in Gurugram (previously Gurgaon). Viktoriia Kovan, who continuously shares snippets of her life in India, claimed in a viral Instagram video that she pays ₹1.2 lakh only for her one-bedroom residence, a determine that left many social media customers shocked.
Sharing the video with the caption, “Actual information, put together your pockets to take care of a great way of life in Gurgaon,” Kovan recommended that dwelling comfortably within the Millennium Metropolis requires “deep pockets.”
The clip begins with a textual content overlay studying, “They are saying life in India is soooo low cost… Additionally, my fundamental month-to-month bills in Gurugram.” She then breaks down her spending, which incorporates:
- ₹1,20,000 for lease
- ₹1,000 per trip for Uber Black
- ₹15,000 for electrical energy
- ₹30,000 for purchasing
- ₹20,000 for medicines
- ₹40,000 for groceries
Web reacts
Her revelation shocked many viewers, with one consumer commenting, “ ₹1,20,000 for a flat!??? You reside in heaven or one thing?? Want a room tour ASAP.”
Kovan shortly clarified that she wasn’t exaggerating, responding, “I’m dwelling in 1BHK,” and including in a follow-up remark, “No, really it’s true.”
One other consumer commented, “None of those bills are “fundamental” looooool. 1.5L on a 1bhk and 40k for groceries? if YOU select to stay extravagant, that’s on u ma’am.”
“Possibly take a daily uber as a substitute of black? An apt w decrease lease if it’s too excessive? Most of those look like energetic selections moderately than the baseline? And that is coming from somebody in Mumbai,” the third consumer wrote.
“Do not consider in all the things on Web. It is Gurgaon not LA,” the fourth wrote.
“120000 lease,15000 electrical energy??…r u utilizing your private generators to generate electrical energy?”
The video has sparked a wider dialog concerning the rising value of dwelling in Gurugram, particularly in upscale areas well-liked with expats and younger professionals.

