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That's quite horrible, considering the work you do (as a software developer) isn't in any way substantially different from what you'd do elsewhere. The cost of
by byoung2 14y ago
That's quite horrible, considering the work you do (as a software developer) isn't in any way substantially different from what you'd do elsewhere.
The cost of living is also substantially lower there:
http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country=India&city=Bangalore&displayCurrency=USD http://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/city_result.jsp?country...
Compared to Los Angeles, where I live, it looks like most things are about 1/6 the cost, including meals, rent, and groceries. I could rent an apartment in Bangalore's city center for less than I pay on Cable TV here. So it makes sense that salaries would be much lower in Bangalore than they are here.
- winter_blue 14y agoTrue, but there are also things that don't get cheaper. One good example is hosting. Linode/Rackspace monthly charges can eat your lunch. Another is electronic equipment. Computers, smartphones and all other gadgets are not a tad bit cheaper -- they cost the same, and sometimes even more than they do in other countries. Same applies to cars. A Camry will cost you nearly double its sticker price due to 104% tax on foreign-made cars. Indian-made cars cost $10'000 and up -- for nothing that even comes close to comfort and cruising of a Toyota/Nissan engine. I know, I know; these are not big points -- what really upsets me though is -- being paid peanuts when people doing the exact same thing as you are making 10 or even 15 times more in other countries. I know people in Google, Zynga and other places all making $140k or more (in the U.S.)