Archive · 24 Jun 2025
Bengaluru Techie: ₹50 Lakh Not 'Middle Class' Due to Lifestyle
A tech worker in Bengaluru said that people earning a lot of money, like ₹50 lakh a year, aren't necessarily middle class.
He thinks the problem isn't how much money they make but how they spend it.
Many buy expensive things like Gucci belts or fancy apartments to show off, not because they need them.
This techie suggests that instead of focusing on luxury, people should focus on good financial planning.
Others online agreed, talking about how easy it is to compare your life to others and how EMIs can be a problem.
A Bengaluru tech professional sparked online conversation on lifestyle vs. income.
The techie argued that a ₹50 lakh CTC isn't 'middle class' due to lifestyle choices.
He criticizes spending on luxury items for status, rather than need.
The post suggests the issue is an 'identity crisis' and financial planning.
Other users discussed comparison to others' lifestyles and the impact of EMIs.
- Who
- Shahjad Khan, a tech professional, and social media users
- What
- A tech professional discussed the relationship between income and lifestyle, and if high earners can still be considered middle class.
- When
- June 24, 2025
- Where
- Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To challenge the notion of what defines "middle class" in metro cities, and to address lifestyle choices influencing financial well-being.
Techie's Perspective
General Public Reactions
Income vs. Lifestyle
Techie's Perspective
Focus on lifestyle choices and overspending
General Public Reactions
The perception that ₹50 lakh CTC is "middle class"
Financial Planning vs Spending
Techie's Perspective
Financial planning
General Public Reactions
Impulsive spending and EMIs
- Techie's Position
- Director at Prosperr.io
- Annual Income Discussed
- ₹50 lakh
- Issue Highlighted
- Lifestyle choices and spending habits
- Key Items Criticized
- Luxury goods bought for status
- User Comment 1
- Bad financial planning causing problems
- User Comment 2
- Continuous comparison to others' lifestyles