Archive · 21 Jul 2026
Family Shares Monthly Budget in Hyderabad After Moving from Canada
A family of four, including two adults and two children, recently shared their monthly budget in Hyderabad, India.
They moved from Canada and wanted to show how much it costs to live in Hyderabad.
Their biggest expense is Rs 40,000 for their home loan.
They spend Rs 22,000 on their older child's school fees, Rs 10,000 on groceries, and another Rs 10,000 on utilities like electricity and internet.
They also spend between Rs 5,000 and Rs 10,000 on dining out and shopping on weekends.
Fuel costs are Rs 6,000, and they pay Rs 4,600 for apartment maintenance.
They have a domestic helper who costs Rs 1,200, and they spend Rs 2,000 on maintaining their dishwasher.
The family notes that their expenses are based on their current lifestyle and may not apply to everyone.
The video went viral, with many people comparing it to living costs in other Indian cities.
A family of four shared their monthly budget in Hyderabad after moving from Canada.
Their biggest expense is Rs 40,000 for their home loan.
They spend Rs 22,000 on their older child's school fees.
Groceries and utilities each cost Rs 10,000 per month.
Weekend dining out and shopping costs range from Rs 5,000 to Rs 10,000.
Fuel costs are Rs 6,000, and apartment maintenance is Rs 4,600.
They pay Rs 1,200 to a domestic helper and Rs 2,000 for dishwasher maintenance.
The video went viral, sparking debates about living costs in Hyderabad.
- Who
- Sneha Khilwani and her family
- What
- Shared their monthly budget in Hyderabad
- When
- Recently
- Where
- Hyderabad, India
- Why
- To offer a glimpse into their financial lives after moving from Canada
Realistic Budget
Higher Than Average
Cost of Living
Realistic Budget
The budget reflects a realistic cost of living for a family of four in Hyderabad.
Higher Than Average
The expenses are higher than average for a typical family in Hyderabad.
- Family Size
- 4 (2 adults, 2 children)
- Location
- Hyderabad, India
- Monthly EMI
- Rs 40,000
- Education Costs
- Rs 22,000
- Groceries
- Rs 10,000
- Utilities and Subscriptions
- Rs 10,000
- Dining Out and Shopping
- Rs 5,000 - Rs 10,000
- Fuel Costs
- Rs 6,000
- Apartment Maintenance
- Rs 4,600
- Domestic Helper
- Rs 1,200
- Dishwasher Maintenance
- Rs 2,000