A corporate couple relocates to Manali to work remotely and reports that the move unexpectedly reduces their monthly spending by more than ₹30,000. According to accounts shared by NDTV and the Times of India, the couple says they did not set out to cut costs, but changes in everyday life after moving away from the city led to lower expenses. The reports attribute the savings to factors such as reduced or eliminated commute costs, lower rent after relocation, and fewer everyday purchases that often increase spending in urban settings—including routine impulse buys like coffee and office dinners. With remote work allowing them to maintain employment while living in a quieter location, they describe a slower pace that helps them control discretionary spending. The stories also note that their experience has drawn broader discussion online about remote work and “hidden” costs of city living. Both outlets present the couple’s account as personal experience rather than a study, focusing on the categories of spending that changed after the move.