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NRI earning ₹1.6 crore in US wants to return to India, but has one question
An NRI with a PhD and 12 years of experience, who earns ₹1.6 crore in US , considers relocating to Bengaluru with a ₹90 lakh salary offer.
Is an annual salary of ₹90 lakh sufficient for a comfortable lifestyle in Bengaluru? This discussion took place when an Indian-origin professional residing in the United States shared his intentions to return to India after spending over a decade abroad on Reddit. However, HT.com cannot independently verify the authenticity of the post.
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The user possesses a PhD in Chemical Engineering with over 12 years of experience in a highly specialized sector. The professional presently earns around $190,000 annually in the US, which is nearly ₹1.6 crore.
“This is a major sticking point for me because I planned to pay off our villa in India when the stocks vest. We are planning to relocate to India to care for our parents,” the NRI wrote on Reddit.
Despite the attractive salary in the US, the NRI's main concern is family. The NRI wishes to return to Bengaluru to be closer to his elderly parents. Nevertheless, a job offer from a multinational corporation in the city has put him in a dilemma. The company has offered a comprehensive package of ₹90 lakh annually, with a base salary of ₹74 lakh, which represents a considerable decrease from his present income.
Redditors react
Several users expressed that the offer was more than sufficient within the Indian context. “Don’t overthink it, this is a good move. You can always come back since you have US passport this isn’t a luxury everyone has,” one user remarked.
Several others highlighted that ₹90 lakh firmly positions an individual in the upper income tier in India, enabling a comfortable lifestyle, even in a city such as Bengaluru.
“If you are close to getting US citizenship, get it before any plans to move. 90L is a good salary if you need to move. Typical expenses will be 3 lakhs per month. And stay close to workplace,” another stated.
However, some people also stated that the amount is not enough to survive in Bengaluru.
“Sorry to break it you! 90 LPA CTC is peanuts in BLR. it is going to be hand-to-mouth living for you! negotiate and say you can water the boss's garden to get a better offer!” a third person stated.
“Bruh you have to drive cab for paying your rent, not enough,” one more commented.
