Professional software that has left the work of 18 LPA (lakhs per year) in Pune for the 25 LPA offer in Bengalur, now regrets turn, quotes high living costs and poor infrastructure in IT India's capital. His experience, shared in a viral linkeddin post by a marketing professional named Ishan Arara, ruled the debate as to whether the metro cities really offer better quality of life than Tier-2.
After spending a year in Bengalur, the professional expressed disappointment over the increasing cost of renting, hefty security deposits, expensive commuting and infamous transport overload. “Pune was much better, 25 LPA feels like nothing in Bengalur,” he lamented during an interview with Ishan.
Despite the 40% salary increase, he tried to save money due to the cost of Bengalur. “The rent is overly high, the landlords apply for a deposit of 3-4 months and the daily expenses are much higher. I miss PUNE 15 defect of Pav,” he added.
His experience resonates with many experts who are torn between career opportunities Metro Cities and the affordable lifestyle of Tier-2. Pune, Hyderabad and Ahmedabad have proven to be strong alternatives to cities such as Bengaluru, Mumbai and Delhi, and offer a balance between comfort and cost savings.
The post has triggered an online discussion on whether the higher salary justifies the relocation to the expensive city of the metro. Bengalur, often called the Indian Silicon Valley, has seen a dramatic increase in life costs in the last decade, so it is increasingly demanding for high earnings to maintain a comfortable lifestyle. The developing technology industry in the city led to a massive influx of qualified workers, led to increasing rent, inflated daily expenses and worsening traffic jams that increase commuting costs. Many experts who move for better salaries will soon realize that their increased earnings barely balance higher expenses associated with life in Bengalur.
