An Indian woman living in Dubai has sparked an online conversation after showing the small room she rents for around ₹45,000 a month.
Sakshi shared a video of her living space on Instagram, describing it as a tiny room and giving viewers a glimpse into the realities of renting in Dubai.
A Small Room With a Big Rent
According to Sakshi, she has been living in the compact room for about a year. She is now preparing to move to another room of a similar size.
The biggest change, she explained, will not be the size of the accommodation but its surroundings, including the neighbourhood and people living nearby.
₹45,000 for a Tiny Space
Sakshi said she pays approximately ₹45,000 every month for the room. The amount surprised many viewers because the same budget can provide substantially larger accommodation in several parts of India.
She pointed out that in many Indian cities and towns, a monthly budget of ₹45,000 could potentially cover rent for a three-bedroom apartment, depending on the location.
Dubai Living Costs Become the Talking Point
The video has highlighted one of the less glamorous sides of living abroad: high accommodation costs.
Dubai is known for its international workforce and expensive property market, but individual rental experiences can vary considerably depending on location, housing type and whether the accommodation is shared.
A Reality Check for People Moving Abroad
For Indians considering relocating to Dubai, stories like Sakshi’s offer a glimpse into the everyday expenses that can be easy to overlook when comparing salaries.
A higher income abroad does not automatically mean larger savings if rent and other living costs take up a significant portion of the monthly budget.
The Bigger Conversation
Sakshi’s video is ultimately less about one room and more about the difference in housing costs between countries.
Her experience has prompted viewers to compare what the same amount of money can provide in Dubai and India, turning an everyday rental experience into an unexpected social-media talking point.
