Archive · 26 Dec 2025
NRI's post highlights cost differences between India and US
An Indian man living abroad, Alok Jain, shared a post on social media about his friend who visited India after 8 years.
His friend was impressed by India's growth and the lower cost of living compared to the US.
In New York, phone bills can be as high as $600 per month, health insurance for a family costs $30,000 per year, and property tax is nearly 2% of a home’s value annually.
While some people agreed with the post, others pointed out that direct comparisons can be misleading and that there are differences in infrastructure and quality of life between the two countries.
The post sparked a debate online and made many Indians proud of their country's development.
An NRI's post on X highlights the lower cost of living in India compared to the US, sparking a viral debate.
His friend from New York was shocked by the affordability of phone bills, health insurance, and property taxes in India.
The post emphasized India's rapid development and energy, with phone bills in NYC costing up to $600 per month.
While some netizens agreed with the post, others cautioned against direct comparisons, noting differences in infrastructure and quality of life.
The debate underscored a growing sense of national pride among some Indians and the value of outsiders' perspectives.
- Who
- Alok Jain, an NRI, and his friend from New York
- What
- A social media post comparing the cost of living and development between India and the US
- When
- December 23, 2025
- Where
- India and the US (New York City specifically)
- Why
- To highlight the differences in cost of living and development between the two countries
- Author
- Alok Jain
- Platform
- X (formerly Twitter)
- NYC Phone Bill
- $600 (₹50,000) per month
- US Health Insurance
- $30,000 per year for a family of four
- Property Tax in US
- Nearly 2% of a home’s value annually