We Pay ₹46,000’: Bengaluru Mother Shares the Real Cost of Childcare in a Busy City

Bengaluru | 14 Feb 2026 Rising living costs and demanding work schedules are pushing many parents in Bengaluru to rethink how they manage both careers and young children. A recent Instagram video by Parveen Choudhury has sparked wide discussion after she openly shared how much her family spends every month on childcare for her two sons, aged three and four. The video begins with a clear message on screen: “How much I pay nannies in Bengaluru to raise 2 boys, 3 and 4 years old.” In the video, Parveen explains that she employs two nannies to manage daily responsibilities. The primary nanny is paid ₹32,000 per month and works around 11 hours a day. Along with caring for the children, she also handles cooking and cleaning and stays overnight when required. The second nanny earns ₹14,000 a month and works as a support helper, stepping in when the main nanny is on leave or unavailable. Together, the total monthly cost of childcare comes to ₹46,000. Parveen says this support system has made a big difference in her life and her children’s well-being. “I get to travel solo, stay at home, and work. They have enabled me to work, travel, and care for my kids even when I myself may fall short,” she says. In the caption, she adds that she does not view the arrangement as a simple “transaction.” Instead, she describes the nannies as an extension of her family and calls them “two loving aunts” who provide her children with safety, comfort, and care. The video received strong reactions online, with many users appreciating her honesty and the respect she shows toward her nannies. Several viewers pointed out that the costs highlight how expensive raising children has become in the city. One user wrote, “This is exactly why I would not have kids if I cannot afford this.” Another commented, “Ladies, when you can afford it, don't think twice.” A third added, “Having a nanny isn’t about less parenting, it’s about better parenting with energy,” while someone else summed it up by saying, “This is you need a stable job before planning kids.” ‘We Pay ₹46,000’: Bengaluru Mother Shares the Real Cost of Childcare in a Busy City Rising living costs and demanding work schedules are pushing many parents in Bengaluru to rethink how they manage both careers and young children. A recent Instagram video by Parveen Choudhury has sparked wide discussion after she openly shared how much her family spends every month on childcare for her two sons, aged three and four. The video begins with a clear message on screen: “How much I pay nannies in Bengaluru to raise 2 boys, 3 and 4 years old.” In the video, Parveen explains that she employs two nannies to manage daily responsibilities. The primary nanny is paid ₹32,000 per month and works around 11 hours a day. Along with caring for the children, she also handles cooking and cleaning and stays overnight when required. The second nanny earns ₹14,000 a month and works as a support helper, stepping in when the main nanny is on leave or unavailable. Together, the total monthly cost of childcare comes to ₹46,000. Parveen says this support system has made a big difference in her life and her children’s well-being. “I get to travel solo, stay at home, and work. They have enabled me to work, travel, and care for my kids even when I myself may fall short,” she says. In the caption, she adds that she does not view the arrangement as a simple “transaction.” Instead, she describes the nannies as an extension of her family and calls them “two loving aunts” who provide her children with safety, comfort, and care. The video received strong reactions online, with many users appreciating her honesty and the respect she shows toward her nannies. Several viewers pointed out that the costs highlight how expensive raising children has become in the city. One user wrote, “This is exactly why I would not have kids if I cannot afford this.” Another commented, “Ladies, when you can afford it, don't think twice.” A third added, “Having a nanny isn’t about less parenting, it’s about better parenting with energy,” while someone else summed it up by saying, “This is you need a stable job before planning kids.”