Want to move to Goa and work remotely? Delhi man's affordable monthly budget may surprise you

For anyone who has imagined swapping a regular office commute for a few months in Goa, the biggest question is usually how much it would actually cost. Ajay Sharma, who recently moved to the state for a few months while continuing his corporate job remotely, has shared a detailed look at his monthly budget.

In an Instagram video, Sharma listed his regular expenses like rent, groceries, transport, fuel, gym membership and other day-to-day costs. He estimates that he spends around Rs 30,000 a month living in Goa, when all is added up.

The bulk of the budget is spent on rent, food and transport

Sharma's biggest monthly outlay is accommodation. He has a housemate and they live in a three-bedroom house and his rent is Rs 15,000. He has his own bedroom and shares the kitchen and living room.

His next biggest expense is food. Sharma’s monthly grocery expenditure is estimated at around Rs 6,000, starting from an initial grocery bill of around Rs 1,500 a week. He also finds groceries in Goa a tad bit more expensive than what he was used to in Delhi and Manali.

Another part of the budget is getting around Goa. “In this state, having a scooter is almost a must,” Sharma says. He managed to get one for Rs4,500 per month during the off-season. He shares the scooter with his housemate and his share is Rs 2,250.

Fuel costs another Rs 1,200 or so a month for him.

Total Rs 30,000 (Rs 30,000 on gym & other expenses)

Sharma also has a regular expense on fitness. He pays Rs 2,000 every month for his membership at a nearby gym.

After rent, groceries, scooter, fuel and gym membership, he saves around Rs 5,000 for miscellaneous spending. He reckons this at roughly Rs 1,200 a week.

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The video has caught the attention of Instagram users, most of whom found the overall figure surprisingly manageable for a few months in Goa.

Of course, Sharma’s calculation is based on his own routine and circumstances, such as sharing accommodation and a scooter, while keeping other expenses in check. However, his breakdown is a useful guide for remote employees considering a short-term relocation to Goa, showing that the lifestyle does not require a luxury-level budget.