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

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News18•20-01-2026, 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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