Dubai Vlogger Shocked by Rs 1,000 Cup of Tea in Mumbai
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A Dubai-based Indian travel vlogger, Parikshit Balochi, has gone viral on Instagram after sharing his shock at the high cost of living in India. In a humorous yet exasperated video, Balochi highlighted his disbelief at inflated prices in Mumbai hotels and cafés, particularly a whopping Rs 1,000 for a cup of tea.
The NRI Experience
- Expectation vs Reality: Balochi confessed that as an NRI earning in dirhams, he expected to “live like royalty” in India by converting his currency to rupees.
- Shock at Prices: Instead, he was shocked by the high costs, shattering the illusion of NRI privilege and carefree spending.
Vlogger’s Reaction
- Rs 1,000 Chai: “Rs 1,000 is what we used to put on the stock market when I left India. What is happening?” he joked.
- Need for Flexi-Payments: Balochi humorously suggested he might need flexible payment plans just to survive his trip.
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