Bengaluru techie's post on low-cost domestic help stirs online debate
Mahesh Reddy, a Bengaluru software developer, went viral after sharing that he pays just ₹3,000 a month for house help and ₹22,000 for a full-time driver—describing it as a significant advantage of living in India.
While his post racked up over a million views, it also sparked heated discussion about what these numbers really mean.
Why people are talking about it
Many felt Reddy's comments overlooked the tough realities behind low wages for domestic workers.
Critics pointed out that celebrating cheap labor ignores issues like fair pay and dignity at work, and even highlights deeper caste and class divides.
The conversation grew when others shared their own experiences—like a Russian resident in Bengaluru who pays much more for similar help—highlighting the contrasting approaches to domestic work.