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India.com
10-07-2025
- Business
- India.com
Meet Maitri Mangal, an Indian software engineer at Google who pays Rs 2500000 as rent in New York, her package is....
Every month, on the 30th, every individual is waiting eagerly for his/her hard-earned salary to be credited into their bank account. Krrrrrrr! Rent, bills, and then savings, this is a usual routine. An Indian software engineer at Google shared how she spends her salary in New York City. In a collaborative video with popular podcaster Kushal Lodha, software engineer Maitri Mangal detailed her monthly expenses along with the typical pay scale for various roles at the tech giant. The short clip has gone viral on social media platforms. The viral clip begins with Mangal in her apartment as she discusses her monthly living expenses, detailing everything from groceries to rent. While speaking to the podcaster, she reveals that she spends roughly $5,000 per month. Mangal states she spends about $3,000 on rent, and states the total she has going out is between $1,000 and $2,000 daily. Mangal states about $100 to $200 a month for transportation. Later in the video, Mangal stated that a software engineer earns between $150,000 and $200,000 annually on average in NYC. Lodha wrote, 'What's the average package at Google? I asked Maitri, a Software Engineer at Google, and she shared that it's around ₹1.6 Crores in general across roles! Then I asked her, how much does it cost to actually live in New York? From rent to groceries, she breaks down her monthly expenses, and it's eye opening!' What some surprised people were actually her breakdown of her monthly budget in New York, a city that regularly ranks among the most expensive places in the world to live. Converting in Indian rupees, she spends approximately $5,000 (Rs 4.2 lakh) a month where rent is $3,000 (Rs 2.5 lakh). In New York, my everyday expenses, which include takeout, groceries, and entertainment, amount to $1,000-$2,000(Rs 85,684–Rs 1,71,368 approx.), then transportation would cost me $100-$200(Rs 8,568–Rs 17,136 approx.). View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kushal Lodha (@kushallodha548) According to Maitri's LinkedIn profile, she completed her Bachelor's degree, Computer Science at Binghamton University. Speaking about her work experience, she worked at Boston University, where she completed her Network Science Research internship. She worked as a software engineer at Bloomberg LP and USA Today.
India Today
09-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- India Today
Indian techie at Google with Rs 1.6 crore salary shares monthly expenses in New York
How far does a Rs 1.6 crore salary really go in New York City? A video featuring Google software engineer Maitri Mangal has gone viral after she broke down her monthly expenses, revealing that life in the Big Apple, even on a seven-figure income, isn't exactly podcaster and author Kushal Lodha, Mangal discussed her compensation and monthly expenses in the the average package at Google? I asked Maitri, a Software Engineer at Google, and she shared that it's around Rs 1.6 crore in general across roles,' Lodha said in the caption of his post. But what piqued the interest of viewers was a breakdown of Mangal's monthly budget in New York - a city often ranked among the most expensive in the in her apartment, Mangal explained that she spends around $5,000 (Rs 4.2 lakh approximately) per month, with rent alone accounting for a hefty $3,000 (Rs 2.5 lakh approximately).Her daily expenses, including eating out, groceries, and entertainment, add up to $1,000-$2,000 (Rs 85,684-Rs 1,71,368 approximately) while transportation costs her another $100–$200 (Rs 8,568-Rs 17,136 approximately).Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kushal Lodha (@kushallodha548)In the comments section of the post, several users discussed the razor-thin margin between a massive salary package and real-world expenses in a global city like New Mangal, who also posts tech-related videos on Instagram, has 173k followers on Instagram.- EndsMust Watch
NDTV
09-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- NDTV
"Rs 4.28 Lakh": Indian Techie Working At Google Reveals Monthly Expenses In New York City
Maitri Mangal, a Google software engineer, shared her monthly expenses in a viral Instagram reel, revealing that living in New York City costs around Rs 4.28 lakh (approximately $5,000) per month. The reel, reshared by podcaster and content creator Kushal Lodha, offers a glimpse into the high cost of living in the city. According to her breakdown, rent takes up a significant portion at $3,000, which is typical for the city where rent can range from $2,000 to $3,000 per month for a decent accommodation. Daily expenses and outings add another $1,000 to $2,000, covering groceries, dining out, and miscellaneous costs. Commuting costs are relatively affordable at $100-$200. The average cost of living in New York City can range from $4,500 to $6,000 per month, depending on lifestyle and accommodation choices, with housing, utilities, groceries, transportation, and healthcare contributing to the overall expenses. "What's the average package at Google? I asked Maitri, a Software Engineer at Google, and she shared that it's around Rs 1.6 Crores in general across roles! Then I asked her, How much does it cost to live in New York? From rent to groceries, she breaks down her monthly expenses, and it's eye-opening," the caption of the post reads. Watch the video here: View this post on Instagram A post shared by Kushal Lodha (@kushallodha548) The viral video sparked a mixed response online, with some users praising Ms Mangal's transparency about her expenses, while others criticised the post for lacking detailed information. One user wrote, "Bhai, I like your content, but this one lacks relevant insights. 'Average package at Google' even for a software engineer is a bit ambiguous unless the level (or at least years of work exp) is mentioned." Another asked, "How much goes in the taxes?" A third remarked, "Crazy", while a fourth added, "Love this collab." Notably, New York City is one of the most expensive cities globally, known for its high costs of living, including pricey housing, food, transportation, and other expenses. Its unique blend of lifestyle, career opportunities, and cultural experiences makes it a hub that attracts many, despite the costs.
Indian Express
09-07-2025
- Lifestyle
- Indian Express
Indian techie working at Google breaks down cost of living in New York. Watch
Maitri Mangal, an Indian software engineer at Google, recently shared her cost of living in New York City, garnering an array of reactions. In a collaboration video with popular podcaster Kushal Lodha, Mangal broke down her monthly expenses and the pay scale for general roles at the tech giant. The now-viral video shows Mangal at her apartment, revealing the monthly cost of living, from groceries to rent. Her monthly budget stands at $5,000. She shares that she pays around $3,000 for rent, while her daily expenses, including outings, cost between $1,000 to $2,000. For transportation, Mangal spends around $100 to $200. Further, she suggests that the average salary for a software engineer working in New York City, ranges from $1,50,000 to $2,00,000 per annum. Sharing the video, Lodha wrote, 'What's the average package at Google? I asked Maitri, a Software Engineer at Google, and she shared that it's around ₹1.6 Crores in general across roles! Then I asked her, how much does it cost to actually live in New York? From rent to groceries, she breaks down her monthly expenses, and it's eye opening!' Watch the viral video here: A post shared by Kushal Lodha (@kushallodha548) The video caught the Internet's attention, prompting numerous reactions. 'You should ask about salary with taxes and health insurance they are paying and if ppl earn in dollars you should spend dollars only not ruppes,' a user wrote. 'Bro being earning not really if u get good exposure from home education and brain game efforts being SAS developer in Barclays in London I could say. Even my own home net worth as milliore I could say living life is important enjoy life that imp one life the art of living more imp,' another user commented. 'How much goes in the taxes?' a third user wrote.
