Where would you choose to work? Bengaluru techie compares salary vs career vs life in Dubai, USA, and India
Where would you choose to work? Bengaluru techie compares salary vs career vs life in Dubai, USA, and India
His final verdict will surprise you and make you rethink what “success” really means.
Lately, there’s been a wave of frustration sweeping across India’s middle class. With taxes rising and disposable incomes shrinking, more professionals are asking: Is it still worth staying in India or is it time to look abroad?
That’s exactly what Anish Sengupta, a Bengaluru-based techie, set out to explore. Instead of just looking at paychecks, he asked the bigger question: What do salary, lifestyle, and happiness really look like in India, Dubai, and the USA?
And the result? A viral LinkedIn post that struck a chord with thousands.
Salary vs Reality
The USA offers sky-high salaries in tech and finance but it’s not all roses. Think 25–35% tax, jaw-dropping healthcare costs, and visa stress (hello, H1B chaos).
India, on the other hand, has booming job markets, job security, and lower living costs, but also long work hours and rising taxes (20–30%).
Dubai shines bright with 0% income tax and a glam lifestyle. But jobs are mostly contract-based, and there’s no pension safety net.
Cost of Living Snapshot
- USA: Rent in big cities? ~$2,500/month
- India: Fancy 1BHK for ₹50K/month
- Dubai: Around 8,000 AED/month (moderate compared to the US)
Dubai leads when it comes to savings potential, followed by India. The US—despite high salaries—often feels like a spend-more-earn-more trap.
Lifestyle and Well-being
The USA offers global exposure and work-life balance (if you can afford it).
India brings comfort, family bonds, and festivities but also a grind culture.
Dubai flaunts luxury and ease, but for many, it can feel like a “rented life”—no path to citizenship, no roots.
Anish’s Honest Verdict
It’s not a one-size-fits-all answer. It depends on your personal values and life stage.
- For luxury and tax-free savings: Dubai
- For family and stability: India
- For global growth and career prestige: USA
He ends with a bold question:
Where would you choose to work?
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