Archive · 13 Sep 2025
Living Abroad Can Be Cheaper Than Indian Metros, Advisor Claims
An advisor said that living in places like Thailand, Vietnam, or parts of Eastern Europe can be cheaper than living in big Indian cities.
They also have cleaner air and better living conditions.
Some people online agreed, while others disagreed.
Some pointed out that it's only cheaper if you earn in a strong currency.
One person compared the cost of living in Hanoi to Mumbai.
There was also a mention of how toxic online nationalism might affect India's reputation and opportunities for skilled workers.
The discussion highlights the trade-offs between staying in India and moving overseas.
An advisor argued that living in some foreign locations can be cheaper than Indian metros.
He cited Thailand, Vietnam, and parts of Eastern Europe as examples.
One user said that it depends on the currency earned.
Another user compared cost and air quality differences between cities.
Some users expressed concerns about the impact of online nationalism.
- Who
- Akshat Shrivastava, founder of Wisdom Hatch, and various social media users.
- What
- A discussion on whether living abroad is cheaper and offers a better quality of life compared to major Indian cities.
- When
- Recently.
- Where
- Focusing on India, Southeast Asia, and Eastern Europe.
- Why
- To discuss the cost of living, quality of life, and the impact of online nationalism on skilled Indians considering moving abroad.
Pro-Abroad
Pro-India
Cost of Living
Pro-Abroad
Living abroad can be 20-30% cheaper.
Pro-India
Cheaper only if you earn in a stronger currency.
Quality of Life
Pro-Abroad
Better quality of life, cleaner air abroad.
Pro-India
Indian metros offer cultural roots, family support.
Online Nationalism
Pro-Abroad
Toxic nationalism hurts India's reputation.
Pro-India
Not explicitly addressed.
- Source
- X post by Akshat Shrivastava
- Areas Mentioned as Potentially Cheaper
- Thailand, Vietnam, Georgia, Eastern Europe
- Comparison
- Potentially 20-30% cheaper than Indian metros
- Air Quality Example
- Bangkok's PM2.5 averaged 19 μg/m³ vs Mumbai’s 45 in 2024
- Skilled Indians Migrating
- Migration to Canada increased 326% in a decade