Mumbai's Unique 2BHK: Washing Machine Over Toilet At Rs1.35 Lakh Per Month Rent; Internet Reacts

In his post, Gupta wrote, “Only in Mumbai, you can front-load your washing machine while top loading your commode. At an affordable price of 1.35L per month!”

The post quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of reactions from users commenting on the city's distinctive housing market

Source : X

A recent social media post has again brought back the spotlight on the Mumbai real estate market, where rental prices often match those in other major metro cities despite the significantly smaller property sizes. A social media user, Utkarsh Gupta, shared an eye-catching image of a luxury two-bedroom apartment in the upscale Pali Hill neighbourhood, showcasing an unusual feature: a washing machine installed directly above the toilet.

The post on X (formerly Twitter) included a photograph of the apartment's compact bathroom with the washing machine installed above the commode. While the unconventional setup sparked curiosity, the hefty rental price of Rs 1.35 lakh per month and a security deposit of Rs 4 lakh garnered the most attention on social media.

In his post, Gupta wrote, “Only in Mumbai, you can front-load your washing machine while top loading your commode. At an affordable price of 1.35L per month!” His humorous comment highlighted the steep cost of living in India’s financial capital, particularly in desirable areas like Pali Hill.

Only in Mumbai, you can front load your washing machine while top loading your commode.

At an affordable price of 1.35L per month! pic.twitter.com/texU5hUwMC

— Utkarsh Gupta (@PaneerMakkhani) September 22, 2024

The post quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of reactions from users commenting on the city's distinctive housing market. One user pointed out the impracticality of the setup, saying, "Hahaha, Amchi Mumbai is unbeatable. Tenant can have a tumble bath too, instead of a Tub bath.”

“So if you look from outside there's protruding metal box with washer just like the window air conditioner! I hope they haven't weakened the structural strength of the building,” wrote another user.

Another user added: “And the biggest catch is the Token Money scam widely spread because of  called DoBroker, MagicBroker, Brokerage-Housingdotcom, 99Brokers and many more. The Scam is happening nation wide and no one is talking about ₹1k- one month rent is kept as Token amount.”

Meanwhile, one user described the setup as innovative, suggesting a creative twist: “But what if the used water from the washing machine is fed to the commode? I think it's a brilliant idea!”