Indian Techie Working at Google Shares Monthly Expenses in New York

By Sheetal Kumari | March 3, 2025

MC Desk | July 11, 2025

Indian Techie Working at Google Shares Monthly Expenses in New York

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

Google software engineer Maitri Mangal earns Rs 1.6 crore annually but says NYC life isn’t lavish.

High Salary, High Costs

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

She spends $3,000 (Rs 2.5 lakh) a month just on rent in New York City.

Rent Takes a Big Chunk

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

Another $2,000 (Rs 1.7 lakh) goes to food, groceries, and entertainment.

Daily Living Costs Add Up

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

Transportation alone costs her $100–$200 (Rs 8,500–Rs 17,000) per month.

Commute Expenses

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

Her cost-of-living breakdown with podcaster Kushal Lodha has gone viral online.

Viral Video on Instagram

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

Maitri says the average Google package in NYC is around Rs 1.6 crore.

What’s the Pay at Google?

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

Viewers question take-home salary after taxes and health insurance deductions.

Net Income Concerns

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

(Image: Canva)

Social media users discuss real value of a seven-figure salary abroad.

Online Debate Erupts

(Image: Canva)

Next: Nvidia Hits $4 Trillion Mark – A Look at Its Meteoric Rise

Thanks For Reading !