Mumbai, often called the "City of Dreams," attracts millions with hopes of building a successful future. However, the city's limited space and high population density have led to some of the highest rental costs in India. Small apartments in Mumbai often demand rent that could buy entire mansions in smaller cities.
Apartment hunting in the city can be a daunting task, especially when landlords demand exorbitant rents, like Rs. 1.35 lakh with Rs.
4 lakh security for an apartment with a washroom featuring a washing machine installed above the commode. This was the case for Utkarsh Gupta , who shared a photo of this unusual setup in a 2BHK apartment in the posh Pali Hill area. The post went viral on social media, humorously highlighting the extreme lengths Mumbaikars go to in order to conserve space.
The shocking price tag of the Mumbai flat Recently, a 2BHK apartment in Mumbai’s posh Pali Hill neighbourhood went viral on social media for its unconventional bathroom design. Utkarsh Gupta, an X (formerly Twitter) user, shared a photo showing a washing machine installed directly above the toilet. The apartment’s design wasn’t the only surprising detail.
Gupta revealed that the rent was Rs. 1.35 lakh per month, with an additional Rs.
4 lakh for security and Rs. 1.4 lakh as brokerage.
The unusual setup, combined with the high cost, quickly gained attention, with Gupta quipping, "Only in Mumbai, you can front load your washing machine while top loading your commode." Mumbai’s.