Could snag one for 18-20 but if you want a good one in a secure society around 25 maybe, If u wanna save money better option would be to grab a 1bhk and split it because that would be around 30-32 with similar space for each person as a studio and make the hall essentially a second room and halves your rental bill, electric, wifi, maids etc

The post reeks of pessimism sweating from armpits of some mid 40 soul who has no hobbies and generally a dying personality even at office. Mumbai cannot change the inner you. It's the people around you who force you to change. Fuckers like you are the reason why new entrants in the profession quick early. Agreed money helps but to say 1 crore se niche slum dweller is disrespect to both slum dwellers a s a profession and the Mumbai hustle for outsiders. People will keep moving in to Mumbai. They'll stay or leave for other cities with better skills and opportunities. That's a constant. What's important is to ensure the person within doesn't get bitter, come here as a happy go person and leave like that. Join as a cheerful A0 and leave or maybe stay as a cheerful SA who's loved by interns and colleagues alike. I came from Jharkhand and dad was a clerk in electricity department. Spent 5 years and left for in house role closer home. Enjoyed my life as a struggler in a new T2 back in my day, saved some months didn't save some. Didn't necessarily dine in fine dine early days. Was never ashamed of my background or identity infact fore it with pride and worked harder, with a smile outside and within me ofcourse. It's the struggle which remains constant, the way you deal with it and flourish/ degrade is all upon you. Never seen a more adopting city, never said it's perfect either. Ended my Mumbai stint with learnings quite a many and equally happy in my small town T2/3 city.

All the best to all new A0s/ in houses/ other freshers. You'll cry, you'll struggle, you'll earn, you'll learn, you'll meet nice ones, not so nice ones but you'll always have one thing within - YOU. (I'm sorry for my aggresive approach in the first few lines but I got agitated at the response above, sorry in hindsight for the tone too).

See this video. Here is the reality of Mumbai. This is literally a bird’s nest, yet it, costs 2 cr.

https://www.indiatoday.in/amp/trending-news/story/mumbai-mans-1bhk-micro-house-tour-will-make-you-gasp-for-air-internet-is-shocked-2431875-2023-09-06

Hey buddy, I have been here a few years, if your office is near HC, Stay in Grant/ Charni road cause it will save you so so much time on commute and they are cheap.

If you have a gig at Parel like a few T1's, then try staying in Grant and Charni if you do not mind a 20-25 minute commute or stay in Bandra if you want to have similar commute but a luxurious spot.

Facebook brokers are quite fixed but use nobroker and use flatmate groups on facebook u could probably find a single sharing room easy enough without any brokerage . Hope this helps and welcome to Mumbai :)

Depends on your requirements. staying in a 1 BHK for two-three people is a good idea given how far is your office and other things.

And please get on no-broker and other apps and you will find better options and you cannot negotiate much with broker. No-broker is good as you can communicate with owner directly. A good broker will help you get a good deal at a good price but there is not much scope beyond a set limit