In a city known for its sky-high rents and bustling tech scene, a Google employee in Bengaluru has stirred a conversation online after calling his move into a 2BHK apartment the “best decision” of the year.
Priyansh Agarwal, a software professional at Google, took to X (formerly Twitter) to share how living alone in a two-bedroom flat—with one room dedicated entirely to his work-from-home setup—has dramatically improved his productivity and peace of mind.
“The best decision I have taken this year is to move into a 2BHK alone and dedicate 1 room to just my workspace,” Agarwal posted.
Though he admits a large portion of his salary now goes into rent, he says it’s a worthwhile trade-off for the comfort, mental clarity, and freedom that come with living solo.
“Now a big chunk of my salary goes into just rent, but I am getting peak peace and productivity,” he added. “It has made me realise why people like to live alone.”
Agarwal’s post has garnered over 93,000 views and has struck a chord with many young tech professionals across India, especially those grappling with the pros and cons of shared housing.
One user replied, “Once you start enjoying your own company, life becomes so much better,” while another commented, “Peak rent for peak peace. Worth every rupee.”
Many echoed the sentiment that solo living, though expensive, offers unmatched privacy and focus—particularly in a work-from-home world.
A user who has lived alone in Bengaluru for three years wrote, “Once you start living alone, it’s difficult to go back to sharing space. Peak peace and no nonsense.”
This growing trend of young professionals choosing personal space over shared affordability reflects a shifting mindset in India’s urban rental culture. Despite the high cost, it seems for many, mental well-being and productivity are worth the price.
