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The Economic Times
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Bengaluru or Delhi-NCR for savings? Techie breaks down what a Rs 1 lakh salary really means

A higher salary in Bengaluru may not necessarily leave professionals with more money at the end of the month, according to a comparison shared by a techie on Instagram. Sumit has argued that employees moving from Delhi, Noida or other parts of India to Bengaluru should calculate the impact of rent, commuting, food and frequent travel home before deciding whether a higher package actually offers a financial advantage.

In a video, Sumit used the example of professionals being offered better pay in Bengaluru and compared that income with the costs they could face after relocating. His argument was that a salary increase can be substantially offset by higher living expenses.

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