For the salaried middle class in Delhi, the aspiration of owning a home is gradually slipping out of reach. Soaring real estate prices across India’s major cities are creating an ever-widening gap between income and affordability, leaving many professionals disheartened. A Reddit post recently went viral, capturing this collective frustration and sparking widespread resonance among netizens.
A Post That Speaks the Harsh Truth
The Reddit post, titled “Delhi real estate is beyond the reach of a middle-class salary person, salary wale toh bhul hi jao,” has struck a nerve with thousands. It paints a sobering picture of how working individuals, even with stable incomes, are finding it nearly impossible to afford property within the capital.
The user behind the post shared his experience of house hunting in Delhi, revealing how family preferences ruled out nearby cities like Noida and Ghaziabad. However, the alternatives within Delhi itself turned out to be financially daunting. Properties in well-known neighborhoods came with jaw-dropping price tags, making homeownership seem like an unattainable luxury.
A Glimpse into Current Market Prices
The user listed a series of sample property prices that reflect the harsh reality:
Rs 1.8 crore for a 3BHK in IP Extension
Rs 95 lakh to Rs 1.8 crore in Krishna Nagar
Rs 2.5 crore in Model Town
Rs 4.5 crore in CR Park
Rs 6.5 crore for a luxurious 4BHK elsewhere
Despite owning ancestral property valued at over Rs 2 crore in North-East Delhi, the idea of selling it and taking on a crore-plus loan just to move into a flat felt unreasonable to the user. He mentioned his parents' reluctance to sell their home and their willingness to help with the down payment—but even that didn't ease the burden.
Voices of a Struggling Generation
The post opened the floodgates for others to share similar tales. Many users expressed their disbelief, labeling Delhi’s housing market as a “trap for the working class.” One commenter lamented, “Moving from a house to a cramped apartment just didn’t make sense to me, especially with poor maintenance and noisy neighbors.”
Another user sarcastically noted, “Seems like only billionaires can afford homes in South Delhi now.”
Alternatives and Compromises
Some users suggested more affordable (though still expensive) options in areas like Ghaziabad and Noida. “Good builder floors in Raj Nagar and Kavi Nagar go for ₹2–5 crore. Indirapuram and Vaishali are decent for investments,” one pointed out.
Yet, many echoed a common sentiment: “We’re not asking for luxury—just a livable home. But even that now costs crores.”
The thread became a collective lament—an online testament to how the middle class is being priced out of their own city.
A Post That Speaks the Harsh Truth
The Reddit post, titled “Delhi real estate is beyond the reach of a middle-class salary person, salary wale toh bhul hi jao,” has struck a nerve with thousands. It paints a sobering picture of how working individuals, even with stable incomes, are finding it nearly impossible to afford property within the capital.
The user behind the post shared his experience of house hunting in Delhi, revealing how family preferences ruled out nearby cities like Noida and Ghaziabad. However, the alternatives within Delhi itself turned out to be financially daunting. Properties in well-known neighborhoods came with jaw-dropping price tags, making homeownership seem like an unattainable luxury.
A Glimpse into Current Market Prices
The user listed a series of sample property prices that reflect the harsh reality:
Rs 1.8 crore for a 3BHK in IP Extension
Rs 95 lakh to Rs 1.8 crore in Krishna Nagar
Rs 2.5 crore in Model Town
Rs 4.5 crore in CR Park
Rs 6.5 crore for a luxurious 4BHK elsewhere
Despite owning ancestral property valued at over Rs 2 crore in North-East Delhi, the idea of selling it and taking on a crore-plus loan just to move into a flat felt unreasonable to the user. He mentioned his parents' reluctance to sell their home and their willingness to help with the down payment—but even that didn't ease the burden.
Voices of a Struggling Generation
The post opened the floodgates for others to share similar tales. Many users expressed their disbelief, labeling Delhi’s housing market as a “trap for the working class.” One commenter lamented, “Moving from a house to a cramped apartment just didn’t make sense to me, especially with poor maintenance and noisy neighbors.”
Another user sarcastically noted, “Seems like only billionaires can afford homes in South Delhi now.”
Alternatives and Compromises
Some users suggested more affordable (though still expensive) options in areas like Ghaziabad and Noida. “Good builder floors in Raj Nagar and Kavi Nagar go for ₹2–5 crore. Indirapuram and Vaishali are decent for investments,” one pointed out.
Yet, many echoed a common sentiment: “We’re not asking for luxury—just a livable home. But even that now costs crores.”
The thread became a collective lament—an online testament to how the middle class is being priced out of their own city.
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