Moving abroad is often seen as a major step towards a better career and higher income. For many Indians, a job in Europe can look especially attractive when the salary is converted into rupees. But an Indian man living in Europe says people should look beyond the paycheck before deciding to leave the country.
Manish Yadav, who lives in Europe, shared his views in an Instagram video posted on his account @rao_in_malta. He said that people earning Rs 70,000 to Rs 1 lakh per month in India may not necessarily benefit from moving abroad. According to him, the decision should be based on actual savings, living expenses and the personal sacrifices that come with staying away from home.
Salary Alone Should Not Decide The Move
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Manish Yadav said that someone earning Rs 1 lakh a month in India may not have a strong financial reason to move abroad. He also mentioned people earning around Rs 70,000 to Rs 80,000. His argument is that a higher foreign salary can look impressive without giving a person a proportionately higher amount to save.
Living expenses in Europe can be significantly higher. Rent, food, transportation and other regular costs can consume a large part of a monthly income. This means a salary that looks much bigger after conversion may not provide the same financial advantage once expenses are deducted. Yadav gave the example of someone earning Rs 1.5 lakh abroad. He said such a person may end up saving only around Rs 40,000 to Rs 50,000.
He believes the financial equation becomes more attractive when the overseas salary reaches around Rs 2 lakh, Rs 2.5 lakh or Rs 3 lakh per month. However, he also pointed out that not every job offers such a salary. The comparison, therefore, is not simply between an Indian salary and a foreign salary. It is about how much money remains after paying for everyday life.
Living Abroad Also Comes With An Emotional Cost
He said money is only one part of the decision. Being away from family can also make life abroad difficult. He pointed out that people living overseas can miss their families, children and relatives. The distance can feel particularly painful during weddings, deaths and other important family occasions.
Someone may have a good job and a comfortable lifestyle but still feel the absence of their loved ones. Yadav also spoke about loneliness. He said people living abroad can sometimes have nobody around to care about them or simply talk to them. He described a person being alone in their room like a statue. This is an aspect of migration that can easily be overlooked when people focus only on foreign salaries.
The Cost Of Living Can Change The Entire Calculation
The actual benefit of an overseas job depends heavily on where a person lives. A professional working in an expensive European city may spend a large portion of their salary on accommodation. Add groceries, transportation, utilities and other expenses, and the amount available for savings can fall quickly.
This is why his comments focus on savings rather than income. For someone considering an overseas job, a simple currency conversion is not enough. They need to understand their expected monthly expenses and calculate what they can realistically save. A person earning Rs 1 lakh in India may have a completely different financial position from someone earning Rs 1.5 lakh abroad. The latter may earn more on paper but could also have considerably higher expenses.
Why People Still Choose To Move Abroad
Despite these challenges, moving abroad can still make sense for many professionals. People may relocate for better career opportunities, international experience, specialised jobs or long-term plans. Some may also value the opportunity to experience a different culture and build a career outside India.
For others, the financial benefits may become significant if their salary is high enough or if their employer provides benefits such as accommodation, healthcare or other allowances. Therefore, Yadav’s comments should not be seen as a blanket argument against working abroad. His point is that people should make the decision after considering their own circumstances.
There Is No Universal Salary For Everyone
The salary that makes an overseas move worthwhile will differ from person to person. Someone with a family may have very different expenses from a single professional. Similarly, a person moving to an expensive city will face a different financial situation from someone living in a smaller and more affordable location. Career growth also matters. A job that pays less initially but offers strong opportunities for advancement may eventually prove more valuable.
He ultimately said the final decision is up to the individual. For anyone planning to move abroad, the important thing is to look at the complete picture instead of being attracted by a large salary figure alone.
Conclusion
Manish Yadav’s comments highlight the gap between earning more and actually saving more. He believes Indians earning Rs 70,000 to Rs 1 lakh a month should carefully consider whether moving abroad would genuinely improve their financial situation. He suggested that salaries of around Rs 2 lakh to Rs 3 lakh a month could make the move more worthwhile, depending on expenses.
But money is not the only consideration. Family, loneliness and the experience of living far from home also matter. For those considering an overseas move, the real question may not be “How much will I earn?” but “How much will I save, and what will I give up to earn it?”
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