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Indian Oil Officer’s ₹45,000 Dibrugarh Budget Sparks Debate
Angita works for Indian Oil and lives in Dibrugarh, Assam.
She shared a video about how she spends money each month.
She said her total monthly spending is about ₹45,000.
Rent for her two-bedroom apartment costs about ₹10,000.
Food costs about ₹20,000 because she buys healthy meals, snacks and protein powder.
She also pays for exercise, electricity, salon visits and trips.
Some work-related costs were not included because she can claim them back.
People online disagreed about whether her spending was too high, while others said she should spend her money as she chooses.
Angita, an Indian Oil operations officer, said she spends about ₹45,000 monthly in Dibrugarh, Assam.
Her reported expenses include ₹10,000 rent for a 2BHK apartment and about ₹20,000 on high-protein food.
She also listed gym costs, electricity, salon visits and approximately ₹10,000 for weekend or long-weekend trips.
Commuting, inspection stays, mobile bills and medical expenses were excluded because they can be reimbursed when claimed.
The spending breakdown prompted mixed reactions online, including criticism of the food and rent costs and support for her lifestyle choices.
- Who
- Angita, an Indian Oil operations officer.
- What
- She shared a breakdown of approximately ₹45,000 in monthly expenses and said it gave her a financial “reality check.”
- Where
- Dibrugarh, Assam, where she rents a two-bedroom apartment.
- When
- The articles do not specify when the Instagram video was posted.
- Why
- She reviewed her spending after tracking it and said she plans to monitor reimbursements and budget more carefully.
Critics of the Spending
Defenders of the Lifestyle
Whether ₹45,000 is excessive
Critics of the Spending
Some commenters questioned the size of the monthly budget and asked about Angita’s pay scale.
Defenders of the Lifestyle
Other commenters said Angita can decide how to spend her earnings and does not need social-media approval.
Food budget
Critics of the Spending
Some users expressed disbelief that food could cost ₹20,000 per month.
Defenders of the Lifestyle
Supporters viewed the expense as a personal choice linked to healthy, high-protein food and supplements.
Rent in Dibrugarh
Critics of the Spending
One commenter said ₹10,000 for rent in Dibrugarh was high.
Defenders of the Lifestyle
Another commenter described a ₹10,000 2BHK as a benefit of living in a tier-2 city, while another contrasted it with Mumbai rents.
Key facts
- Reported monthly spending
- Approximately ₹45,000
- Rent
- Approximately ₹10,000 for a 2BHK apartment with a balcony
- Food
- Approximately ₹20,000 for high-protein meals, snacks, nuts, fruits and protein powder
- Gym
- Approximately ₹1,500 per month, as reported in the expense breakdown
- Salon and self-care
- Approximately ₹3,000 per month
- Weekend travel
- Approximately ₹10,000 for long-weekend trips or weekend escapes
- Excluded expenses
- Commutes, inspection stays, mobile bills, medical bills and other work-related costs
Quotes
Instagram user Angita
An Indian Oil Operations Officer who shared her monthly expense breakdown
“There is more to it, the commute, stays during inspections, mobile bills, medical bills, and many more, which get reimbursed when claimed. But the time for claiming those is also not available in this busy schedule”
NDTV
“Girl, do whatever you want to do. Ppl can't digest 20k food. You don't need validation; don't listen to negativity, just focus on what you want to achieve. All the best.”
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Sources
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