Bengaluru household spends Rs 42,100 monthly on domestic help, over Rs 5 lakh a year

A Bengaluru resident reports spending Rs 42,100 per month on domestic help, which works out to more than Rs 5 lakh annually. Childcare accounts for a large share, with that category alone reaching up to Rs 23,000 a month. The total excludes groceries and utilities, and costs vary with location, apartment size and the scope of the workers' duties. Families sharing similar experiences have sparked wider discussion about wage differences in the city. The trend underscores the financial strain of outsourcing household work and the value placed on reliable help.