Reportedly, the number of people moving to small and medium cities is increasing due to high rental and traffic congestion in big cities. A note shared by Kalyan Kumar Biswal, the wealth manager, giving reasons for moving from Mumbai, the country's financial capital, to Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, has garnered special attention on social media. Biswal adds that Bhopal gives him a lower cost of living and a better lifestyle.



Those 14 reasons

Biswal came to Bhopal along with his wife after saying goodbye to Mumbai, where he spent most of his life after marriage. He shared the 14 key factors that motivated him to choose life in Bhopal through the X platform:


Low rental and better amenities:

Fully furnished 2BHK flat including two AC, fridge, sofa and beds will be available here for Rs 17,000 per month. This is an unthinkable fare in Mumbai.

Lower traffic and vehicle costs:

You can reach any part of the city in a maximum of 17 minutes. No need to buy a car on your own as Uber or Rapido will be available within two minutes. This can also save on insurance, parking, and fuel costs.



Fresh air and quality food:

Due to the city's vast greenery and parks, the air quality index is often below 50. He points out that there is no manipulation of food and 100 grams of pure butter is available for Rs 60.


Inexpensive Housekeeping and Entertainment:

Housekeeping costs only Rs 4,500 per month for cooking and cleaning. It needs more than Rs 7,000 in Mumbai. Premium gym membership in Bhopal is Rs 27,000 per year for couples while in Mumbai it is over Rs 40,000. In addition, cinema tickets in Bhopal will be available for less than Rs 300.



Working Hours and Personal Life:

With offices closed at 5:30 pm, everyone can get home by 6:00 - 6:30 pm. The work environment is stress-free with excellent train transportation to cities like Delhi, Mumbai, Varanasi and Kolkata. Neighbourhood contacts and behaviour of drivers and locals are very friendly.


Biswal added that he misses only the marine drive in Mumbai and is fully satisfied with life in Bhopal, the 'city of lakes'. The note went viral on social media leading to a new discussion on better living conditions in smaller cities