Archive · 9 Aug 2026
Why Indians are choosing Germany over US for peace
A woman named Aakanksha made a video about why she moved from America to Germany.
She lived in America for two years and decided she wanted peace in her life.
She also said she did not want to worry about her visa all the time.
Many Indian workers are doing the same thing because getting a Green Card in America can take many years.
Germany has new rules that help skilled workers get permanent residency faster.
Indian workers in Germany earn more money than German workers, according to a report.
Many Indian students are also going to Germany for school now.
Some people on the internet agreed with her choice, while others said America is still better.
Germany is popular with people who like nature and quiet places.
The video shows how some people are choosing Europe over the American Dream.
Content creator Aakanksha Khandelwal went viral for explaining why she chose Germany over the US, saying 'Mujhe chaiye peace' (I want peace).
Indian professionals in Germany earn a median gross wage of €5,393 per month in 2024, about 29% higher than local German workers, per the Institute of the German Economy.
Indian student enrollments in Germany hit a record 54,000 in 2025, up from 46,000 in 2024, with India surpassing China as the leading source of international students.
Germany's Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card) and faster dual citizenship track may allow skilled professionals to secure permanent residency in as little as two years.
Social media reactions were mixed, with some praising Germany's nature and peace while others defended the US lifestyle, noting high European taxes and cultural challenges.
- Who
- Aakanksha Khandelwal, an Indian content creator, and Indian professionals and students moving abroad
- What
- A viral video and report highlight why Indians increasingly choose Germany over the US for peace, residency options, and earnings
- When
- Recent period; the video went viral amid 2024-2025 data cited in the report
- Where
- Germany and the United States
- Why
- Restrictive H-1B lottery, decades-long Green Card waits, Germany's immigration reforms, and higher earnings for Indian professionals
Pro-Germany View
Pro-US View
Quality of life vs American Dream
Pro-Germany View
Germany offers peace, nature, less crowded places, and a higher quality of life for those who want calm.
Pro-US View
The US has its own legacy and a better lifestyle, especially for Indians (desis), with more opportunities.
- Median gross wage of Indian professionals in Germany (2024)
- €5,393 per month
- Wage difference vs local German workers
- Roughly 29% higher
- Indian student enrollment in Germany (2025)
- Record 54,000 students
- Indian student enrollment in Germany (2024)
- 46,000 students
- Khandelwal's time in US
- 2 years
- Khandelwal's time in Germany
- About 3 years
- Key German immigration reforms
- Chancenkarte (Opportunity Card) and faster track to dual citizenship