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Maitri Mangal revealed that she spends roughly Rs 4.2 lakh each month.
Maitri Mangal works at Google. (Photo Source: Instagram)
A software engineer at Google earning a hefty Rs 1.6 crore annual salary is drawing attention online, not for her paycheck, but for how little of it remains after covering basic expenses in New York City.
Maitri Mangal, who works at Google and creates tech-related content on Instagram, recently broke down her monthly expenses while living in the Big Apple. Speaking with podcaster and author Kushal Lodha, Mangal offered a detailed look into the financial reality behind her impressive income.
“What’s the average package at Google? I asked Maitri, a Software Engineer at Google, and she shared that it’s around Rs 1.6 Crores in general across roles. Then I asked her, how much does it cost to live in New York?” Lodha wrote as the caption.
“From rent to groceries, she breaks down her monthly expenses, and it’s eye-opening,” he added.
Maitri Mangal revealed that she spends roughly $5,000 (about Rs 4.2 lakh) each month. Her rent alone comes to $3,000 (Rs 2.5 lakh), while groceries, dining out, and entertainment add another $1,000–$2,000 (Rs 85,000–Rs 1.7 lakh). Transportation costs further contribute $100–$200 (Rs 8,500–Rs 17,000) per month.
Despite the high salary, the cost of living in New York quickly eats away at her income, leaving little room for luxury.
The video’s comments section on Instagram turned into a discussion board.
A user commented, “How much goes in the taxes?”
Another wrote, “You should ask about salary with taxes and health insurance they are paying and if ppl earn in dollars you should spend dollars only not rupees.”
“Converting dollars into rupees and then thinking, ‘Wow, it’s this many crores!’ is a basic and foolish way to look at it. Wherever you’re earning, your expenses are also proportionate to that place. It’s just common sense,” a comment read.
Living in New York City in 2025 comes with a hefty price tag. For a single person, the average monthly cost is around $5,300 (Rs 4.4 lakh), while a family of four spends roughly $7,800 (Rs 6.5 lakh). Rent is the biggest expense, $2,600 to $4,500 (Rs 2.2 to 3.8 lakh) for a 1BHK, and up to $6,000 (Rs 5 lakh) for larger family spaces.
Students in shared housing spend between $800 to $1,500 (Rs 67,000 to 1.25 lakh) monthly. Basic groceries like milk, eggs, and chicken are costlier, while monthly public transport passes cost around $127 (Rs 10,600).
Utilities, including electricity and internet, add another $175–$300 (Rs 14,600 to 25,000). Dining out, gym memberships, and entertainment further push-up expenses. Private schooling can go as high as $45,000 (Rs 37.7 lakh) a year.
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