Living in big cities might have its perks, but they do come at a cost. Hectic work life and long commutes leave little time for ourselves, and that is when hiring a cook becomes a necessity. Yes, the fees can sometimes pinch the pocket, chipping away at our savings. A woman living in a South Mumbai locality has shared a similar ordeal on social media platform X (formerly Twitter). The only difference is that her cook charges Rs 18,000 per house. Yes, you read that right.
The woman, a lawyer by profession, in her X-post wrote, “My Maharaj (Cook) charges Rs. 18k per house, maximum 30 mins per house, 10-12 houses daily, free food and free chai everywhere, gets paid on time or leaves without a goodbye. Meanwhile, I am out here saying “gentle reminder” with trembling hands with a minimum salary.”
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In the follow-up post, she added, “This is what good Maharajs charge in decent localities. The same cook charges Rs. 2.5k a day for a family of 12, is not overcharging; it is just how things work here… And no, it is not “engagement farming.” It is just a real-life experience in one of the most expensive cities in the country.”
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The internet was taken aback by the story and shared their two cents in the comments section. “30 minutes? Does he serve boiling water only?” asked a user sarcastically.
Echoing a similar sentiment, another South Mumbai resident wrote, “Live in South Mumbai. Most charge between 8-10K for an hour once a day. What food is being cooked in only 30 minutes? If you spend 25K you can get someone full-time who knows multiple cuisines etc.”
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“18k for a 30-minute job? Is he using AI?” asked one person humorously.
An individual wondered whether the Maharaj was a “MasterChef.”
“10 to 12 not possible. Unless he is a robot,” read a remark.
“Indian food in 30 mins? Maybe he can launch his unicorn about how this is done at ‘scale'. Pure Shark Tank material this Maharaj is,” noted a user.