Overview
- Kristen Fischer, an American living in India, says she can live more comfortably there despite earning less because routine expenses are proportionally lower than in the U.S.
- Her video lists haircuts at roughly $1.20–$2.50 in India versus $15–$50 in the U.S., and home Wi‑Fi at about $8 a month in India compared with around $80 in the U.S.
- She cites a doctor visit at about $7–$17 in India versus $150–$600 in the U.S., along with movie tickets at $2.50–$5 versus $12–$16.
- Fischer adds that utilities run roughly $40–$50 in India compared with over $200 in the U.S., and mobile plans cost about $3–$5 versus $50–$70.
- Indian outlets highlighted the post as commenters pointed to cheaper food, groceries and transport, with one widely shared refrain urging people to earn in the U.S. and spend in India.