INDIA versus USA: Annual Cost of Living Compared! 🇺🇸🇮🇳
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I've been in India since 2018, and as I was reviewing my annual expenses, I noticed a HUGE difference between my cost of living in here and the USA. So I dug through my old footage for days and have a short video to show you some differences if you're thinking of traveling India for awhile or seeing America.
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living in India as a foreigner is easy. As an Indian it’s difficult unless you’re rich 🤑 However, people are rich of culture
No culture is grater than sanatana india
*True
Poor in USA becomes rich in India
Difficult unless you are rich?? what are you smoking mate? I am neither rich nor poor, I comfortably earn enough to buy a car, go on foreign vacay once a year and rent a 2bhk. Its only difficult if you are on a poverty line.
@@regularhuman95 wow you're above average family man
That '100 rupees?' face is the most accurate Indian thing
I also felt bad seeing him make that face.
He already looks broke. Just kidding.
😂🤣🤣😅👌
Haha
Yes it was totaly indian style😂😂
@@bjenks benjamin are you leaving india forever or you will stay here man?? i mean moving back to Austin within a span of time??? is that so?? in general i asked this ?????
I'm felt ur genuine by that expression I'm subscribe for more content
I only spend about $350 USD a month in India for my wife and I, and live a good life. I live near Aizawl, Mizoram which is very inexpensive compared to big cities like Bangalore or Mumbai. Northeast India is also very safe in general, especially Mizoram, and friendly.
How did you find your home?
@@allthingsloveone4584 For me it's different because my wife's family is from here, but in general the best way to find a place in India is first reach the place to make sure you like the place, make friends there and ask the locals the best places to live. Main cities of India have websites that have apartments listings.
he just saved 20 lacs of Indian rupees
Looks like you own 3-4 mercs
lol ! this is my total 5 year premium insurance
@@anandapadebettu7537 sarcasm exists bro
Buy new car
I am watching this from Austin Texas and missing Good old Chennai days
I live in Killeen. I’m going back as soon as the border opens back up! You in?! Lol
@@Spaghetti_policy Hope you are not going to convert poor people. You guys are violating visa norms.
So come back
Living in south Asia is not that expensive, specially for India.
in*
@@moundain4220 hmm
So u r here bikash not in school i caught u😆
@@trueseeker5221 yay kiya karey karna hai kuch kam na karo grammer naxism hum pey, humko bi pura laagta hai yaar. 🙁😔😔
This is why I invite the homeless in the Western world to come live here ..... With your unemployment benefits lol
I moved to Himachal Pradesh. Trust me its best. The place is reasonable. The air index is healthy.
Doing your work in a spectacular mountainous region has its own vibe.
IF you work remotely. Otherwise there aren't many high paying jobs available there.
How is the internet connection in Himachal Pradesh? I would like to visit and work a little but need at least 5 MBPS speed. Any good places to go with this type of connection or higher?
@@klacsanzky77 himachal Sikkim uttrakhand
@@ritwikreddy5670 no need for a fat pay package if you are living in a small town or village... Expenses here is very minimal
@@klacsanzky77 for 5 Mbps even the mobile internet would be good and it's even cheaper. Fiber connections are not that expensive either.
BUBBA! I get that you might wanna go back to them darn hills of Austin, Texas though I don´t think there are any there, are there? Never been there. Got as far as New Orleans in my 79´ Chevy Malibu back in 93´for the 4th of July. Flew across to LA but that´s another story altogether. BUBBA for me it´s a one way trip to India and I ain´t coming back to Colombia nor the US much less except to vist my mom and dad in Colombia and my brother Dennis in Jersey. INDIA captivated my heart and kept it when I was there in February and March of 2019 in North India Mumbai, Delhi, Bhubaneswar, Jagannath Pur, Bodhgaya, Gangabigha, Varanasi, Barbar Caves, Prayagraj, Rishikesh, Bhalyani and Gargi (villages) in Himachal Pradesh and Chandighar. I´m a heading back around October so long as India has reopened to Internation tourism. I´m so eager to get back to where my heart is. Please DO NOT misunderstand me all wh are reading this. I loved my time in the US (born and raised there) and I love the time I have spent here in sunny and happy Colombia but I´m moving wayward to India. INDIA HERE I COME YOUR NEWLY ADOPTED SON!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Bharat maatha opens her heart for you sir. You are welcome.
@@krishkg6475 See you there or see me there come this October 2021🤞🙏🏻🕉️🇮🇳🇨🇴🇺🇲😎
@@eddyviajero530 oh ye thats cool man where in india you will live?
@@govabhaigojiya2546 I'll be living everywhere so that I can get to experience a lot of India's different cultures and languages.
@@govabhaigojiya2546 What's up bhai! I will live for approximately a month in each city, town or Village I visit. I will begin most probably with Rishikesh and Vrindavan.
What i loved most about ur video is u came here to live simple life & be at peace away from all that havoc & u r enjoying here. 👌😍🙏 that's my India - simplicity that connects to u mother earth & its ppl.
😊😊
His voice is calmful...no shouting and very reasonable presentation. It's just sinks in. N he looks cute
Any youtubers shout during recording vedio
Thanks for sharing Benjamin
When you go back to USA you may have a difficult time adapting in USA because you will be comparing everything in India
Great to see subscription and views increasing
He may choose to stay here forever.
Abanti Sarker yes that would be cool
I know, I am getting spoiled here. Good problem
Benjamin are you still in India? I am considering relocating from USA to either Kerala or Chani where I have Indian in-laws.
@@patriciabracy6637 Chennai*
Consider going to Brihadeshwara temple in Tamil Nadu ; kailasa temple in Maharashtra; Halebeedu and Bellur temples in Karnataka.; Also Hampi in Karnataka........u will be mind blown by the architecture there......... It will be worth it☺😃
I am adding to my list thanks
@@bjenks Thank u for the like and the comment... Will be waiting for ur video there....... Do use a guide to know the complete information 😃☺🥰
What's the issue with Royal Enfield. Every American seems to be after it in India.
When people always look at Harley Davidson and most of them not afford to buy because of its too expensive..
When they travel to india and they looked at the Royal Enfield and they felt that it's an Asian Harley, unfortunately they check the price for it, also they unfortunately checked the quality of the bike. They felt n they wanted to drive that, so why.
They look cool haha
@@bjenks Honda is here too😇
We all need to learn from him: living simple life is great its just the way u see thngs
Namaskaram Ben... Nice video... Hope you stay back in India... I mean i see many Indians go settle in the United States... But you did the exact opposite... People like you prove that living in India is beautiful too(in it's own way)... Many Indians themselves have very low regard for life in this country...no country has everything... Each nation is beautiful in its own way... And India is a very unique country with things that are totally different to others... People never learn to appreciate for what this country actually is in originality due to various reasons(like distorted history, misunderstanding of their rich culture and so on...) and they only see what they don't have... No wonder the proverb "Other side of the grass is always more green" stands so true. Anyways thank you for making people understand various things and you'll always have my love and support.
India is good country only for tourists
@@vaibhavj765 It's all in your perspective and mindset sir...the world appears to you only in the way you see it... india is beautiful in so many ways...if it doesn't seem beautiful to you it doesn't mean it's not beautiful...no offense sir...I just wanted to express my PERSPECTIVE
You’re a wise man
Very eye-opening comparisons, well done!
You have made your mark 👌
Now pamper yourself with an engfield and some long tours to Goa etc 😇
😊👍
I feel like you are paying more for rent, you can rent a good house for that
You are more wiser...... Hope you will succeed even more... Rethinking before doing anything.... Good luck
Thank you James
One simple rule. Spending Double will not make you Double happy.
Living in India is affordable but u also need to see that the people r also having the relative income as expenses
That's the simple logic 🤷 it is same everywhere, otherwise there would be high inflations.
This man deserves more subscribers 🤟😍 BTW love ur content
Thanks Jatin! If you have friends who would enjoy, please share 🤘
Dont say your expenses clearly to all it should be secret 😉 some may think that you are having so much and jealous on you 🤣🤣🤣by the way your work is phenomenal.
I know it is weird saying that stuff. I know before I traveled to India I liked to know expenses so I could plan so that is why I am saying it
Austin is such a beautiful city. It feels so homely after my actual hometown near Kolkata. Also, $835 near the colorado river is pretty cheap.
Oh cool, are you living in Austin? I want to do a food tour in Kolkata when it is more safe
@@bjenks
Come to Kolkata once the pandemic is over.....I will host you Bengi
Bro come to Jodhpur ,Rajasthan.
Forget Paris and Dubai if you want to live life of King 👑
You can stay on palace for $88,000 for 1 day😁
India is also rich
I can confidently say the real cost of living would be around 30% lower. You're just paying the Foreigner's extra in India, Like for that scooter
Hello …. Do you live in India ?
The cost of living currently in delhi is around $3000/m. That if you own a house. And pay no rent.
I moved from Bergen County, NJ to Westmoreland County PA, the cost of living might be less than where you are in India and you can still enjoy an American lifestyle.
Thanks for sharing your Indian experiences.. hope you continue to learn and enjoy as long as you are here. Don't think, however, embracing Indian climate, culture and lifestyle will be easy for most westerners.
I'm in Nepal til May. Then I go back to India for six months until I go to Sri Lanka. Then who knows? Life became blessed.
Hello BJ,
Your videos have been amazing. I have been watching one each morning.
Back in the 80s I was in a program AFS (American Field Service.) My mom had passed away and my dad was working the time. I ended up spending a whole summer in Sri Lanka. Hands down the best travel experience and education.
I saved my money and ended up going over to Sri Lanka that summer with about $400 US 🇺🇸.
I didn't realize at the time that was about what an average Sri Lankan made in a year. At that time it was about 20 rupees to 1 US dollar. And...you actually could buy a lot with 20 rupee. Thanks for this friendly reminder on Cost. Keep up the good work!
Barbara in MN.
Nice to hear from you Barbara! Thank you for the well wishes 😊🙏
Yeah, sri lanka is the best place for save your money 😊
Benjamin. Love your channel. Please visit Andaman Nicobarese islands. Also visit Goa. I miss India. I m currently in USA. Nice information. Thanks for your good words about India. I have suggested my American friends to watch your channel. Best luck. Bye.
but apart from the basic living amenities , i think appliances , gadgets , tools are on cheaper price in US than in india , so every place has it's pros and cons , btw as an indian i also wanna go and live some foreign place for sometime , i really wanted to go US someday , it would be amazing.
Austin is pretty cool!
@@bjenks yeah will try to visit there someday , thanks :)
I wish u visit darbar sahib(golden temple ,amritsar) soon...lots of love from Punjab 😊
You can have as lavish lifestyle as u want even India. Depends on u r expectation . You can even survey a Day with 200 per day in India. Great thing is every type of lifestyle is available here
What a uniqueness in Indian living ways... It's chaotic outside with an undercurrent of peace!!!
Very nice vlog! Great presentation. Greetings from Plano, Texas, United States.
U DESERVE SO MUCH MORE, WAIT UNTIL UR CHANNEL BLOWS UP, ONE OF MY FAV CHANNELS
Stay in India and experience our diversity. India is like a Europe. Every state is extremely different in culture so are the people and places and infrastructure n everything. For more calm and quality life, stay for sometime in the cities in North-East. When you feel to move back to usa, just move in to Banglore/Mumbai. You will feel indo-usa mixed feelings 🐱
You are very honest about you
Making mistakes when we are young is almost like a rite of passage to older age and wisdom.
And overspending on video games is nothing to be embarassed about. I was thinking in the lines of drugs and stuff.
By that comparison, you are almost saintly ... part-way to becoming Ramana Maharishi !!! :)
Both countries are beautiful
Whether you live in India or the USA, just you should live it up and enjoy the life
To compare the cost of living in INDIA V/S USA , one can not mix like earn dollars and spend in India or earn rupees and spend in USA !! , compare like this.. to make a middle class living in USA it takes approximately 2000 to 3000 dollars , while in the other hand to make a middle class living in India it takes 20000 to 30000 rupees in India ( or say 50000 in India quality wise ) , take example of food that a meal takes 150 to 200 rupees ( where if in restaurant, else at home it takes some 50 rupees only in India ) , while in USA it takes some 15 to 20 dollars per meal , a guy earning 100 dollars per day spends 15% to 20% of his earning for a meal in USA , while a guy earning 1000 to 1500 rupees per day in India also spends 15% to 20% of his earning in India , so it is almost same percentage of one’s earning gets spent per meal in USA and that of it in India , ( it is the weight of dollar that is heavier than weight of rupees of India , which makes a citizen of USA feel like India is way cheaper than USA , because 1 dollar = 70 rupees!! , else market prices and cost of living of a middle class earning daily 1000 rupees in India is equal to one’s daily earning of 100 dollars in USA for a middle class living. ) , ( generally comparing many things by it’s cost here and there , I found that india is 10 to 15 times more costlier than USA ) , ( for example I got a jeans trouser for 20 dollars in USA , so it took 20% of a day’s earning of 100 dollars in USA as a middle class earning , while same quality and brand of jeans trouser in India costs 2000 rupees , so it takes 2 day’s of middle class earning to buy same thing in India , now 2 days of earning in USA is 200 dollars and trouser is only 20 dollars, so 10 times 20 dollars = 200 dollars , thus india in this case is 10 times costlier than USA ) , ( India seems cheaper only to those who earns dollars in USA and spends it in India by converting / exchanging in to rupees at the rate of some 70 times !! , as 1 dollar = 70 rupees!! ) , but market rates are not 70 times higher as it is only 10 to 20 times higher in India compared to USA ) , ( anyways.. in the USA quality of living is good and 10 times higher than india for sure 👍 )
Which India cities are cheap, have low pollution levels, clean, great public transportation, a lot to do for singles, and friendly locals?
Any?
Is it just me or someone else also thinks that he is still spending a lot of money?
The funny thing is India is super cheap but the earnings are extremely low. In developed countries everything is very expensive but the earnings are much much higher; so I guess you need to find a sweet spot and save save save.
change your house your house is more expensive than any normal house
Normal price for big place for Westerner here. I could find cheaper but I like it
@@bjenks
No. That's a scam.
I stayed in Bangalore for 50€ for a single bed room.
But now I'm paying 200€ to my parents for a 2 bed room house which is higher than normal rate.
@@bjenks How many square ft is your house?12,000 rs should get you a good place...
12000 is good. I stay in Bangalore, i have to pay 25000 for 2bhk.
@@bjenks Depends totally on your earnings. Good going Benji.
Great effort in making this Vedio👍
Thanks for choosing India as a peaceful destination! Best compliment for India☺
नमस्ते आप कैसे हैं। मैं भारत मे रेता हूँ। मैं यूके जा रहा हूँ। आई। I’m from the UK living in India. I’m going to the UK in March (Manchester). I’ll be there for six months sorting out my finances then it is back to India for a five year visa. I’m learning Hindi too.
One USD is equal to indian Rs.80
When you are in USA don't compare to indian Rs. When you are in India don't compare it to US Dollar. Problem solved. US dollar is stronger than indian rupee.
Compare with what u earn( $) and what u spend (₹)
Yeah nobody can tear us$
I didn't earn in Germany but I spent my savings in Germany for a year.
India is 60-70% cheaper than Europe.
1$ = 73.34
It was 80 couple of months ago
@@cmohanc no american will compare their cost with india unless they have connection with india. When you are in America you be an American and when you are in india you be an indian. That is all.
I hope your friends and family are safe in Texas.
This is a bit off topic but when you buy cloth for your shirt next time, you should consider a 70:30 blend of Cotton:polyester as pure cotton is difficult to maintain and needs lot of ironing. The blend guarantees long life and low maintain without compromising on the comfort.
Yeah you have crossed 25k subscribers 🤙👍
30K is enough to live a good lifestyle in India which is around $363 , 30K is wealthy if you're alone while if you have 4 family members then also it is fine , good , as you should buy in little limit but not in entire limit .
Yesterday I found a video about a shop that sells four puris, sabzi and a cup of tea for Rs.5/-. This is in a town called Titagarh in West Bengal
I have a living expense of $1500 in california. I love living here and like visiting India.
I have a peaceful life here. Less pollution, less noise pollution.
Healthcare is expensive.
Smart! Have the Best!
In my town the Average rent is btw 4000 to 6000. But my town and nearby areas doesn't have any tourist attractions. 😅
where is your town, bhai
Slum toh hoga koi 🤣🤣
I love to see your living my home town TIRUVANNAMALAI
😊🤘
Comparing expenses as it is not fair comparison, you need to compare with it with salary, So average software engineer with 6+ year of experience in Austin is$ 80k to $100k which is roughly 56-72 lakh where as in Bangalore it's 12-18lakh so appropriately salary is 5 times lower and expenses are 4 times lower so comparitevely cost of living is more in Bangalore with Bangalore salary.
In south india you can spend only 1000 $ transport on land , hotel cheap but also some beter hotel for 18 $, 3/4 complete meals a day, rickshaw, metro, sweets, drink, juices, sigarettes, some offer for the temples if you what including in the ammount. aAlso Sri lanka and Nepal are very cheap also for my experiece.
As a google
In Mumbai minimum wages is 400₹ par day and single person cost of living 1000₹ par dey
But in NewYork minimum wages is 120$ par day and single person cost of living is 50$ per day
Now you say which country is more costly for indians
Meanwhile my savings living my whole life in India is some 2k dollars🤣
Great content, man! you really make me feel more excited about this apparently crazy idea of mine to relocate: as I am planning to move and study Massage and Hindo in India soon ( Cherai, specifically: so was really looking for somebody to talk to about it or who can refer me to people with similar experiences, so please let me know if you feel you have time to guide a lost soul a bit, haha; would be truly appreciated.
Anyways: thanks so much for your content; it's so helpful! Best luck! Stay safe and kindest regards!
Ohh mate...u just earned a new subscriber, you have such a sweet personality ❤️
7:10 Brother, don't consider that as embarrassing because I know a lot of non-youtubers spending loads of money on addictive games. Sometimes things like that tend to happen :)
🤘😊
This is amazing!!
Watch some movies in our theatre bro... every theatres are almost going to open and watch some big star movies ( now the movie MASTER is going to release soon) and share ur experience with American movie theatre experience bro....✌️✌️💥
Good idea
Nice video ... Good keep it up
You should consider making India your home. It would be great if we allowed more foreigner citizenship in this country.
Hello I wanted to find out more because my father is born and raised in India and my mother is from Europe. I am moving to India in a matter of a month and I was thinking of New Delhi. What do you think and what are your thoughts as an American woman have Indian living in India? And what should I do for work while I am there? Because I’m not looking to come back to the United States! People don’t realize how bad the United States is on several aspects!
Have a good time in India
It takes roughly 50000/- to 75000/- rupees per month to run a family of 4 to 5 members in India. ( it means in dollars roughly as 1000 dollars of USA ) , ( while same kind of life and living in the USA takes roughly 3000/- dollars per month ) , ( this calculation is for a middle class of life and living standard that of in USA and India ) , ( approximately)
I don't think so in 50000 you can live a far better life .... Then American 3000 dollar
Not true at all. To run a family of 4-5 in india, you require 1,50,000 at minimum.
1,50,000/- is the monthly salary of district level top 4 officials in india , that is district magistrate, district development officer ( both IAS ) , district superintendent of police ( this one an IPS ) , and district session judge ( having power to impose death penalty if necessary) , even if they are senior by length of service than their monthly salary doesn’t exceed more than 2,50,000/- , ( this is upper middle class people in india , means 10% of total population ) , ( so imagine the household income of rest of population which is 40% middle class and 50% lower class in economical classification in india )
Since you are in tamilnadu please enjoy our harvest festival pongal you will come to know about our tradition and have fun don't forget to attend our harvest festival happy pongal in advance
I like your channel bro, keep it up
come to ayodhya, a grand ram temple is been built.
Ayodhya is also being revamped.
bro i want to tell a fact.i used live in 3 men hostle with 1bhk ,they provide good food,with electicity with 10 mbps unlimitd internet.overall it cost me 3500 rupees means only 43 dollars per month.i have been for 3 yrs.and my maximum expnses with hostle ,transporttation ,stationary costs 5000rs means nearly 65 usd.for simple life u can live on 65 dollars per month.yearly it costs me 780-800 usd .means u can save alot in down streets of hyderabad.i can say india is expensive,inexpensive,some times it is free when u go to ashrams
It should be compared with your earning as well. It's cheaper only when you are earning in an American pay scale.
Good Evening my friend.hope you had a good day. Thanks for the Video. followed u on insta. 😊
India is a green city and living is easy to all people
Liked the video
Bro plz come check out Kerala also especially Alappuzha . It is a nice place 'Gods own country'
Indian gdp Nominal 2.8 trillion usd
Indian GDP in PPP ~ 15 trillion usd
May be it is a reason for low cost.
That’s because except for things like fossil fuel etc, for core and basic things/needs, we are one of the most self reliant nation producing more than needed - (though the problem is distribution and reach) ... even China imports mother loads of food, raw materials etc
@@ChakryKPPKC-KrushiNewDo yup thanks bro
Are you on 1 years visas?
My understanding is that the 10 year visa required 60 days before reentry
Cant wait
Internet is working in india is excellent for jio fiber i have only paid rs1178 fo the 150MBPS
You could have compared wages accordingly
living in north india is cheaper than in south . 😇😁😁
Hello sir Love your videos from Varanasi(Kashi).
Come to Mumbai, and it’s a whole different story
I want to go and see
See video India in details by Carolina Goswami on comparison of poora of America vs India. The impact of cost of living differences vividly depicted.
I stayed in US for 6 years and came back with savings close to 150k.Now I own house, car and an organic farm plus cash. Imagine my savings if I was getting dollars while staying in india :-).
Dollars make life easier and entrepreneurs. But my friends who stayed back there, stuck in EMIs...
Cost of living can be super cheap or extremely expensive in any Indian city.
You just have to play your cards right.
Great Content, I liked most
Well if only one could earn in US, and spend in India, it would be a blast literally:)
Suggestion: your video has a brown tint (warm Colors) which doesn't seem high quality.
I am happily working for Mortgage company in Troy Michigan from my home town Gujarat, India.
Hey man do come visit the North East of India. Its a very nice place full of nature. Btw do stay in India explore as much as you can. Lots of love
South Indian in Austin. Let's meet up for coffee when you are here. 😃
This is just great
Mumbai is only super expensive if you want to buy a place to live, especially in south Mumbai. Else the cost of everything else is more or less the same as the rest of the country.