Chawls are a distinct type of housing in Mumbai, traditionally home to working-class families.
In yet another example highlighting Mumbai's rising rental market, a one-bedroom (1BHK) apartment in the city's Matunga East area has caught the attention of the internet, sparking the debate on the cost of living in the financial capital of India has been reignited. A viral post from the flat, shared on
Described as having an 'old vibe', the apartment features a small living room, bedroom and kitchen, with stairs leading to an attic for extra storage. However, it is the asking rent of Rs 45,000 that has sparked widespread backlash online. The post, captioned: 'They rent out an old chawl for Rs 45,000 and call it 'old school' or 'old vibes.' Capitalism has taken poverty to new levels.”
purani chawl ko old school/old vibes bolkr 45k rent pr de rhe capitalism has commodified poverty to the next level 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/aK5KjRu6OR
— De J. (@thehadesofdead) October 2, 2024
On X (formerly Twitter), a user commented: “45k for a communal toilet shared by 200 others? Errr.”
Chawls are a distinct type of housing in Mumbai, traditionally home to working-class families.
“This looks worse than some government university hostels,” one person commented. Another said: “Mumbai never stops disgusting me,” while a third added: “My first apartment in the US was cheaper…”
Instagram users also asked questions, with one asking: “Aren't you ashamed to ask for 45K?” Another quipped, “The rent should be Rs 1 crore,” mocking the exorbitant prices for modest homes in the city.
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