An Indian man highlighted differences in living standards and homeownership opportunities in India compared with countries like the United States and Canada, sparking a discussion on social media. He pointed out how people who once struggled to make ends meet in India appear to have built comfortable lives abroad within just a few years of moving.
In a post on X, Pranava Bhardwaj expressed his surprise at how easily some Indians seem to afford properties in the countryside in North America. “It blows my mind how easy it is for people in the US and Canada to own properties in the countryside,” he wrote.
He Says People Who Shift To The West Have Better Lifestyles He added that people he knew in India who struggled to maintain a decent standard of
living were now enjoying seemingly better lifestyles after relocating abroad. “People whom I saw struggling for a decent living in India shift to these countries, and I see them with the latest phones, a Camry, and an amazing villa in a green area within just a few years,” he said.
Comparing this with the financial pressures faced by many middle-class Indians, he said people often spend a significant portion of their salaries on home loan EMIs just to buy relatively small apartments in crowded cities.
“How Stupid And Pointless Our Whole Hustle Is In India”
He explained, “In India, people keep paying EMIs amounting to half their salaries for the rest of their lives just to own a 1,100 sq ft apartment in a dysfunctional city with poor infrastructure and polluted air.”
Reflecting on the contrast, he added, “This makes me realise how stupid and pointless our whole hustle is in India. Just relax and count days, man.”
His Remarks Have Left The Internet Divided
His observations have caught quite a bit of attention on the platform, with people agreeing and sharing how moving out has helped them grow their wealth significantly. Some also opposed what he said, pointing out that buying a house in foreign countries isn’t as easy as he suggested.
It blows my mind how easy it is for people in the US and Canada to own properties in the countryside.
People whom I saw struggling for a decent living in India shift to these countries, and I see them with the latest phones, a Camry, and an amazing villa in a green area within just a few years.
In India, people keep paying EMIs amounting to half their salaries for the rest of their lives just to own a 1,100 sq ft apartment in a dysfunctional city with poor infrastructure and polluted air.
This makes me realise how stupid and pointless our whole hustle is in India. Just relax and count days man.
— प्रणव (@PranavaBhardwaj) November 1, 2026
“I agree, and this is what I’m saying to everybody: most of my friends and family who moved abroad have a better life. They have lots of free time; they do their hobbies. They go on trips. All of them bought properties. In India, struggle is glorified,” said a user.
Another quipped, “My cousin was a mid-level medical sales manager in India and living on rent… moved to Australia / started with delivering pizza … got a job .. now owns a house with a pool in Melbourne .. in 5 years.”
Meanwhile, someone said, “You think people buying property in the West don’t pay EMIs? Kuch bhi. Yes, phones and cars cost relatively less here, but you can always go to Dubai to buy the phone cheaper, if that is your only issue.”
An individual asked, “If it was so easy as you say it is, why isn’t every American doing the same? Why doesn’t every American have the latest Camry and an amazing villa?”
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