Why This Rs 1.2 Crore Mumbai Apartment is Leaving Netizens Speechless

Mumbai’s property prices are no secret, but every now and then, a listing appears that still manages to leave people speechless. This time, it’s a video tour of a compact apartment priced at a jaw-dropping Rs 1.2 crore that has taken social media by storm, not only because of its size, but also due to a layout many viewers found hard to believe.

The video was originally shared on Instagram by Jayantika, who captioned it, “Mumbai real estate feels like a massive social experiment at this point.” The clip is now deleted on Instagram but has been reposted on various social media platforms. The video opens with a text overlay that reads, “Mumbai real estate and it is Rs 1.2 crore,” immediately drawing attention to the steep price tag.

As Jayantika walks viewers through the space, she first shows a small but well-decorated drawing room, admitting she initially mistook it for the lobby. The shock comes when she moves towards the kitchen. Pointing out the setup, she says, “You have a kitchen like this and jahan pe apka chulha ayega uske this samne there is a sandaas” (where the cooking stove is placed, the toilet is right in front of it) – a design choice that quickly became the focus of online reactions.

She then shows the tiny bedroom, where the bed takes up most of the available space. Clearly taken aback by the overall layout, she remarks, “Mumbai may kuch bhi chal raha hai” (anything goes in Mumbai), before ending the tour.

The clip soon went viral, prompting a wave of comments from netizens. While many poked fun at the cramped space, others used the moment to highlight the broader housing challenges in Mumbai, where high demand and limited land continue to drive prices upward.

An Instagram user wrote, “Bathroom looks as big as the hall.” Another user commented, “Government should fixed the rate with area wise. Otherwise builder will ask any amount due to which common people unable to purchase.” A third person wrote, “People will still buy the flat for the price. This gives the builder the complacency to build such flat.”

Some users made sarcastic comparisons. An individual wrote, “Mahindra makes cars bigger than this apartment.” Another added, “Matchboxes can hold more sticks.” Someone else commented, “The issue here isn’t the size; it’s the lack of functional flow. Even with limited square footage, a good layout should prioritize movement and light. This design creates unnecessary bottlenecks and awkward corners that make the space feel claustrophobic rather than cozy. It’s a classic case of a bad floor plan, making a small space feel even smaller.”