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Indian techie working at Amazon reveals cost of living in Dublin: ‘I earn €70K to €90K, save 30 to 40%’
Indian techie reveals life in Dublin, earning €70K to €90K, spending around €3K monthly and saving 30 to 40%.
An Indian software engineer working at Amazon’s Dublin office has shared insights into his earnings, monthly expenses and savings, offering a glimpse into life abroad for tech professionals. The interaction, posted on Instagram by content creator Umang Chaudhary, has drawn attention for its candid breakdown of finances in one of Europe’s major tech hubs.
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Salary and role in Dublin
In the video, Chaudhary is seen speaking to the engineer about his role and workplace. When asked about his current position, the techie responds, “I work in Dublin as a software developer engineer, and yeah, it's the Amazon office is in Dublin.”
The conversation then shifts to compensation, with the engineer revealing that his annual salary ranges between “about 70 to 90k in Euros”.
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Monthly expenses and savings
Chaudhary then asks about the cost of living and potential savings in Dublin. The engineer explains that his monthly expenses are “around €3,000”, adding that he is able to save “about 30 to 40% in good months”.
Life in Dublin versus Seattle
The discussion also touches upon lifestyle differences. When asked whether moving to Dublin was worth it, the engineer offers a positive perspective. “Yeah, Dublin is a really nice city. It's much more peaceful than Seattle. Like, Seattle is great in its own way, but Dublin is much more peaceful. And yeah, the people there are great,” he says.
His comparison between Dublin and Seattle, both prominent technology hubs, adds context to the decision-making process for professionals considering relocation.
Watch the clip here:
Social media reactions
The video, captioned “Software Engineer from India working at Amazon Dublin shares his income, expenses and savings estimates”, has garnered a number of reactions online.
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Internet reacts
One user wrote, “That saving percentage is actually impressive for Dublin standards.” Another commented, “3K expenses sounds accurate given the rent situation there.” A third said, “Good to see honest breakdowns like this instead of exaggerated figures.” Yet another user added, “Dublin being peaceful compared to Seattle is interesting, never thought of it that way.”
(Disclaimer: This report is based on user-generated content from social media. HT.com has not independently verified the claims and does not endorse them.)
