An Indian man living in Europe has sparked a discussion online after sharing his perspective on whether people earning a comfortable salary in India should consider moving abroad. He argued that while overseas jobs may appear financially attractive, higher living costs, loneliness and being away from family can significantly change the equation.
And not every job pays that kind of salary, brother. The post drew several reactions, with many agreeing that salary alone should not determine such a decision. “If you are earning 1 lakh rupees in India, is there any need to go abroad? So brother, my opinion is that if you are earning 1 lakh rupees—not just 1 lakh, even if you are earning 70,000 to 80,000—there is absolutely no need to move abroad, brother,” he said. “Here, even if you earn 1.5 lakh, you won’t be able to save. The savings will only be around 40,000 to 50,000 rupees. To make it worthwhile coming here, you should earn at least 2 lakh, 2.5 lakh, or 3 lakh. One user wrote, ” ₹ 1 lakh in India is actually pretty decent.
“Going abroad means… look, there is money abroad, but look at how much struggle there is,” he said, adding that people living overseas may miss their families, children and relatives, especially during weddings, deaths or other important family occasions. Rest is entirely up to you,” he said. Another said, “It really depends on your priorities.”
