Mumbai Woman Pays Rs 18,000 To Cook Who Works For 30 Minutes. Internet Reacts

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2 days ago

Living in big cities might have its perks, but they do come at a cost. Hectic work life and long commutes leave little time for ourselves, and that is when hiring a cook becomes a necessity. Yes, the fees can sometimes pinch the pocket, chipping away at our savings. A woman living in a South Mumbai locality has shared a similar ordeal on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The only difference is that her cook charges Rs 18,000 per house. Yes, you read that right.
The woman, a lawyer by profession, in her X-post wrote, 'My Maharaj (Cook) charges Rs. 18k per house, maximum 30 mins per house, 10-12 houses daily, free food and free chai everywhere, gets paid on time or leaves without a goodbye. Meanwhile, I am out here saying 'gentle reminder' with trembling hands with a minimum salary.'
My Maharaj (Cook)
•Charges ₹18k per house
•Max 30 mins per house
•10–12 houses daily
•Free food & free chai everywhere
•Gets paid on time or leaves without a goodbye ????
Meanwhile I'm out here saying 'gentle reminder' with trembling hands with minimum salary.????— Adv. Ayushi Doshi (@AyushiiDoshiii) July 29, 2025
In the follow-up post, she added, 'This is what good Maharajs charge in decent localities. The same cook charges Rs. 2.5k a day for a family of 12, is not overcharging; it is just how things work here… And no, it is not 'engagement farming.' It is just a real-life experience in one of the most expensive cities in the country.'
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Mumbai folks, back me up ! this is what good Maharajs charge in decent localities. The same cook charges ₹2.5k a day for a family of 12 isn't overcharging, it's just how things work here.
If your state still runs on ₹5 thalis, that's great for you , but don't assume everyone…— Adv. Ayushi Doshi (@AyushiiDoshiii) July 30, 2025
The internet was taken aback by the story and shared their two cents in the comments section. '30 minutes? Does he serve boiling water only?' asked a user sarcastically.
30 mins ? Does he serve boiling water only?— Tarun Verma (@tarunv_26) July 30, 2025
Echoing a similar sentiment, another South Mumbai resident wrote, 'Live in South Mumbai. Most charge between 8-10K for an hour once a day. What food is being cooked in only 30 minutes? If you spend 25K you can get someone full-time who knows multiple cuisines etc.'
Live in South Mumbai. Most charge between 8-10K for an hour once a day. What food is being cooked in only 30 mins ?
If you spend 25K you can get someone full time who knows multiple cuisines etc— Salonee Sanghvi, CFA (@QuirkyLogic) July 30, 2025
'18k for a 30-minute job? Is he using AI?' asked one person humorously.
18k for a 30 min job ? Is he using Ai— Nik (@nikster007) July 30, 2025
An individual wondered whether the Maharaj was a 'MasterChef.'
Master Chef hai kya?— John Bhatt (@JohnBhatt) July 30, 2025
'10 to 12 not possible. Unless he is a robot,' read a remark.
10 to 12. Not possible! Unless he's a robot— Shivani (@shivani_1970) July 30, 2025
'Indian food in 30 mins? Maybe he can launch his unicorn about how this is done at 'scale'. Pure Shark Tank material this Maharaj is,' noted a user.
Indian food in 30 mins? Maybe he can launch his own unicorn about how this is done at 'scale'
Pure shark tank material this maharaj is pic.twitter.com/WuEGO7ylLo — Monica Jasuja (@jasuja)