# Gurgaon to Bengaluru move costs Rs 3.3 lakh, man says 2026-08-10T06:13:01+00:00 | Governance | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Marketing professional Shantanu Jain spent over Rs 3.3 lakh to move from Gurgaon to Bengaluru, according to a video he posted on Instagram. The biggest expense was a Rs 2.5 lakh security deposit for a Rs 40,000 monthly rent on a two-bedroom apartment in an upscale society. He also paid Rs 40,000 brokerage, Rs 21,000 for a washing machine, Rs 5,700 on repairs, and Rs 2,100 for WiFi installation. Jain said his company covered packers and movers costs. He described Bengaluru's multiple-month security deposit as unusual compared to other cities. Social media users called the experience relatable. Hindustan Times has not independently verified the claims. ## Coverage - hindustantimes.com Tags: Bengaluru, Karnataka realty, relocation costs, rental housing, security deposit, urban living Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/gurgaon-to-bengaluru-move-costs-rs-3-3-lakh-man-says/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/gurgaon-to-bengaluru-move-costs-rs-3-3-lakh-man-says/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.