An Indian couple living in Dubai has gone viral after sharing a detailed breakdown of their monthly expenses, revealing that they spend around 13,000 to 14,000 UAE dirhams (approximately ₹3.34 lakh - ₹3.6 lakh) every month, excluding travel, luxury shopping and other discretionary spending.The couple shared that they spend around 13,000 to 14,000 UAE dirhams every month. (X/@visa_and_vadapav)The couple, who post on Instagram under the username @vis_and_vadapav, shared a video explaining where most of their money goes each month. The clip has sparked a discussion, with many users calling their estimates more realistic than the often-circulated claims about the cost of living in Dubai.In the video, the couple says their biggest monthly expense is an EMI of 6,000 dirhams (around ₹1.5 lakh). They spend another 1,500 dirhams (approximately ₹39,000) on utilities.When it comes to food, the couple explained that they do not cook much at home. As a result, their grocery bill is around 500 dirhams (nearly ₹13,000) per month, while restaurant expenses add up to about 1,500 dirhams (nearly ₹39,000).Transportation is another significant expense. The husband spends around 1,700 dirhams (around ₹44,000) a month on his car, covering petrol, parking and Salik toll charges. The woman, who works in Abu Dhabi and commutes from Dubai several days a week, says her transportation costs range between 1,700 and 2,000 dirhams ( ₹44,000 and ₹51,000) every month.The couple also spends 250 dirhams (approximately ₹6,000) on a weekly cleaner and sets aside around 1,000 dirhams (around ₹26,000) for miscellaneous expenses.Summing it up, they say their fixed monthly expenses come to around 13,000 to 14,000 dirhams ( ₹3.34 lakh to ₹3.6 lakh), adding that the figure does not include travelling or any extravagant shopping.In the caption accompanying the post, the couple wrote, "Here's what it costs us as a couple living in Dubai... Please note: This is almost fixed monthly expenses - Any fancy dinner, activities are over and above this!"HT.com has reached out to the couple. The article will be updated once a response is received.(Also Read: ' ₹28,000 rent, ₹20,000 on weekend trips': Bengaluru woman breaks down ₹71,000 monthly expenses, internet reacts)What did social media say?The video prompted several users to compare the figures with their own experiences of living in the UAE."Thankfully someone has speak truth about the average expense i dont know how ppl are giving fake information to viewers by mentioning 400-500 AED full expense," one user commented."Very realistic," wrote another.A third user pointed out, "Schools, kids expense is major after rent here.""Crying in Dirhams," joked another commenter.