they don’t understand why you would “need” something that they themselves may not have access to, or they feel as though they deserve it more. It’s a way of trying to diminish the value of what you have in order to cope with their own feelings of inadequacy.
What they really mean: “I can’t afford or get that, so I’m going to question why you need it. Maybe it’ll make me feel better about not having it.”
How to respond: A calm and confident response works best, such as, “I
