Noida man's Bengaluru is 'extremely fake and shallow' post triggers debate on Reddit

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A Reddit post shared by a Noida-based man about his experience in Bengaluru has triggered a debate on social media.Shared on the 'r/Noida' subreddit with the caption, "For those who think Bangalore is better than Noida," the post detailed the struggles he faced while living in Bengaluru.The Reddit user, originally from Noida, had recently moved to Bengaluru for work but admitted he didn't enjoy living there. Although he considered moving back, he said the higher salary in Bengaluru was the only thing keeping him from returning.advertisement
"I've lived in Noida for 26 years — born and brought up there. I moved to Bengaluru last year, and every day I wish to go back to Noida. But I can't because of the pay. You won't get as much money in Noida," he wrote in his post.Furthermore, he described Bengaluru as "fake and shallow," claiming people were more invested in projecting a certain lifestyle than living authentically. "Everybody wants to show off here. People buy expensive, fancy dogs to show off, wear overpriced clothes, drive flashy cars, and go to expensive restaurants just for appearances," he added.According to him, Bengaluru is also overpriced. "You have to pre-book just to enter most places. You can't walk into cafes or restaurants on weekends. And the food is mediocre at best. Sure, there are good cafes, but the wait time is so long, it kills the vibe. Why would you want to stand in line for half an hour," he questioned.He also criticised Bengaluru's infamous traffic and public transport system, adding that cabs were often cheaper than autos. "I won't even start on the traffic — you've heard how bad it is, but it's actually worse in reality," he added.The only positive he acknowledged was Bengaluru's weather. But even that, he said, wasn't enough to outweigh the city's downsides. "The weather is the best thing about this place, but the rest just ruins it for me," he concluded.See the viral post here:
Noida-based man's Reddit post on Bengaluru went viral
The post went viral, with users chiming in with their own city comparisons. "Day 582, thanking God I didn't get placed in Bangalore," one user commented. Another added, "No one said Bangalore is better than Noida. Noida has better infrastructure and living standards, but Bangalore offers better pay and more opportunities."One user wrote, "If you don't mind traditional social norms, moral policing, and reduced protection of democratic rights, then Noida is better in every way—except weather and air quality. It has better roads, less traffic, fewer outages, and is way cheaper."Others defended Bengaluru: "Not many people assess it with this lens. Noida's roads are unsafe, there's barely any traffic policing, and power cuts are more frequent. Water quality is worse, too. And while some things are cheaper, the gentry isn't as good as Bangalore.'- EndsMust Watch