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News1820-01-2026, 19:19

NRI's Rs 90 LPA Bengaluru Salary Dilemma Sparks Heated Internet Debate

  • An Indian-origin professional earning Rs 1.6 crore in the US asked Reddit if Rs 90 LPA is sufficient for a comfortable life in Bengaluru.
  • The NRI, with a PhD and 12 years of experience, plans to return to India to care for aging parents, facing a significant pay cut.
  • He sought advice on managing household expenses, raising a child, and maintaining a good quality of life in Bengaluru with the proposed salary.
  • Internet users were divided: some called Rs 90 LPA more than adequate for a top income bracket lifestyle in India, even in Bengaluru.
  • Others argued the offer undervalued his credentials, suggesting senior professionals in Bengaluru's tech sector command higher salaries, urging him to negotiate.

Why It Matters: A US-based NRI's query about a Rs 90 LPA salary in Bengaluru ignited a major online debate on cost of living.

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