This is true but you're also living in a significantly less developed environment/society. And the widespread corruption/crime in society is depressing - you're

This is true but you're also living in a significantly less developed environment/society. And the widespread corruption/crime in society is depressing - you're competing for high quality realestate with these people and they will be your neighbours/social circle. Also a lot of work capable population is moving to higher standard countries (brain drain). 1/3 of my childhood friends already left. Like you said a lot of stuff is still cheaper, income tax is insanely low if you're contracting (~22% tax total). It's definitely a trade-off. TBH if I didn't already have a child I'd be moving west - and even now I'm seriously considering it instead of doing an "upgrade" here like you say.