THE PRICE OF NORMAL LIFE: Why Being Middle Class in Modern India Feels So Expensive?

The Price of Normal Life explores the hidden struggles of India's modern middle class. Despite higher salaries, better technology and rapid economic growth, millions of people feel financially stressed, emotionally exhausted, and trapped in a cycle of inflation, EMIs, rising expenses, job insecurity and social pressure. The book examines how housing costs, education expenses, healthcare, taxation, social media comparison and the pressure to constantly "keep up" have made normal life increasingly expensive. It questions whether rising income truly means progress when peace of mind, stability and financial freedom continue to decline. Blending economics with real-life experiences, the book presents a powerful reflection on modern India's growth story and asks one uncomfortable question: If people are earning more than ever before, why does life still feel so difficult?

Pagina's: 87, Paperback, Independently published