“I genuinely don’t understand why the f**k property prices are so insanely high here when the city barely offers anything”, these are the words of a young professional struggling to buy a home. A recent Reddit discussion in the r/indianrealestate community (Naive-Awareness-6832) underscores the problems of buying homes in Gurugram (Gurgaon, Haryana) with raw honesty and hard hitting questions. It is not a rant, but a deeply human expression of irritation, confusion, and despair. These feelings are shared by thousands of middle-and upper-middle-class professionals who are doing everything “right,” and saving every penny to fulfill their dreams of ‘Home Sweet Home’. It’s a fact that Gurgaon, now officially Gurugram, has been marketed as India’s symbol of modern aspiration for years. From glass towers and high-rise societies and cyber hubs to prominent MNCs, the city has become a living embodiment of the “where ambition meets opportunity”. However, under this rosy image lies a growing sense of disillusionment (delulu), especially among first-time homebuyers. The deeper they get the more they discover the real condition of Gurgaon’s real estate.Impressive salary yet no home!In his Reddit post, the man shares,
“Both of us together earn around 1 Cr per year. We’ve set our budget at 1.5 Cr, and we’re willing to stretch maybe to 1.7 Cr. And guess what? There is literally nothing worth even that money in Gurgaon.”So yes, on paper, he is a perfect homebuyer. He says that on paper, my situation looks comfortable. We have enough savings and we are also careful with money. Our budget is ₹1.5 crore, and at most, we are willing to stretch to ₹1.7 crore. But still there’s no home for them in Gurugram. He also compares his condition with his friends and gets disappointed because all of them have their own house. “Most of my friends in Pune and Noida have already bought homes, all under 1 Cr. One friend bought a 2 Cr apartment because she had ancestral property money. Meanwhile, here I am feeling completely left behind.”I never imagined that buying a home would make me feel this defeating. Yet here I am, months into house hunting, emotionally tired, confused, and questioning whether this city still makes sense.Only disappointments
He further describes his ordeal and says that for months now, we have been visiting projects, meeting brokers, and walking through apartments that are supposed to justify their sky-high price tags. But what we are offered feels like an insult to our savings. “We’ve been searching for months and all brokers show us the same nonsense—either too old, too far, terrible construction quality, or no maintenance issues.”Who wants to pay for an too old, poorly maintained, and terribly mediocre house for the price tag. While new constructions offer luxury but deliver questionable quality. The condition is too disappointing. Somewhere it’s thin walls or poor ventilation and sometimes the quality of the material used is questionable. The city that charges high but gives nothing
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In his post, he further questions the city’s value and compares Gurugram with cities such as Bengaluru and Pune. He writes about his issues with the city and what troubles him the most is not just the price, but the absence of value. “I genuinely don’t understand why the f**k property prices are so insanely high here when the city barely offers anything. IT industry? Way better in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Pune. Infrastructure? Please. Roads? Don’t even get me started. Rainy season? Might as well buy a boat. Air ? polluted”He further mentions that he has lived in Bangalore and Pune before moving to Gurgaon. In those cities, the builders whose names inspire confidence—developers who care about quality, planning, and long-term livability. You know what you are paying for.In Gurgaon, “you can’t trust a single builder’s name”.Infrastructure here feels fragile. Roads flood every monsoon. Air quality is also bad. Winters bring toxic smog, and even the rest of the year feels heavy and polluted. And yet, Gurugram is among the most expensive real estate markets in India.Brokers, builders, and a broken market“This is a good deal for Gurgaon,” every time the broker says the same. Nobody talks about maintenance issues or construction quality. For a first-time homebuyer, this is emotionally draining. There’s no stability, or safety, or a sense of belonging.He further narrates his frustration with the narrative around cost of living. “Bangalore is more expensive.” When he moved from Bangalore to Gurgaon for work, he was told that salary adjustments were limited because Bangalore is more expensive.Misleading assumptionGurugram has a high cost of living. From rent and maintenance to schooling and healthcare, almost everything is costly. While the city has not much to offer at that price tag and that’s why it feels deeply unfair. Leave the cityIs leaving the city the only option left? This is the thought with which he ends the discussion. He shares his honest feelings of ‘Leaving’ this city and relocating for better. Reddit reacts:
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Reddit user, Terrible-Pattern8933 asks him not to take it personally and think rationally:You need to understand how markets work and not take it personally. The same 1 CR flat you can easily buy in Pune, is totally unaffordable for someone who earns 10LPA in Pune. You see how that works?Commenting on the post, Reddit user Scary_Animal3938 said, Gurgaon, you are competing with big shots. Bengaluru Pune is more about IT only.
