The cost of dating in India: Inflation, GST and the rise of frugal romance - The Hindu

An older millennial acquaintance, who considers himself fiscally cautious, gainfully employed, and chronically single, confessed to keeping a mental ledger of his dating life. Each evening out costs him between ₹6,000 and ₹7,000. With three to four such outings a month, he is spending close to ₹25,000 on dates and returning home, more often than not, with the distinct sense that he might have pref…