Ajay Sharma, a remote professional who lives alone in Manali, recently shared a video detailing his monthly expenses. His aim was to answer a question that many aspiring remote workers frequently ask: How expensive is it to live and work from a mountain town?
According to Sharma, the reality is far more affordable than many might expect. His total monthly expenses come to approximately ₹21,000—an amount that many urban residents spend on rent alone in cities such as Gurugram, Bengaluru, and Mumbai.
