Archive · 3 Sep 2026
Remote Worker Breaks Down Monthly Cost Of Living In Goa
Ajay Sharma works remotely and moved to Goa for a few months.
He shared videos showing his new home and daily life.
His room is in a 3BHK villa near the beach.
The home has Wi-Fi, a desk, a shared kitchen and a garden.
He pays Rs 15,000 each month for rent.
Food, gym fees, transport and other expenses cost extra.
He estimates that everything together costs about Rs 30,000 per month.
More than 2 million people have watched his videos.
Ajay Sharma moved to Goa after spending 71 days in Sial village, Himachal Pradesh.
His Instagram series about the move has received more than 2 million views.
He rents a room in a 3BHK villa with Wi-Fi, a work desk and an attached bathroom.
His listed monthly expenses include Rs 15,000 rent, Rs 6,000 groceries and Rs 2,000 for a gym.
Shared scooter rent, petrol and miscellaneous costs bring his total monthly budget to about Rs 30,000.
- Who
- Ajay Sharma, a remotely working corporate professional.
- What
- He moved to Goa and shared his housing, routine and estimated monthly living costs.
- When
- He posted the first video on August 16 and a home tour on August 20; he had previously spent 71 days in Himachal Pradesh.
- Where
- Goa, in a 3BHK villa located a two-to-three-minute walk from the beach.
- Why
- He works remotely and plans to stay in Goa for a few months.
- Estimated monthly cost
- Around Rs 30,000
- Monthly rent
- Rs 15,000
- Monthly groceries
- Approximately Rs 6,000
- Gym membership
- Rs 2,000 per month
- Shared scooter cost
- Rs 2,250 per month
- Petrol
- About Rs 1,200 per month
- Video reach
- More than 2 million combined views