We live in an era of escalating living costs and economic uncertainties. Especially in the past 2-3 years, people have been losing their jobs, settling for lower salaries, and suffering from financial constraints. As a result, many are seeking ways to bolster their financial security – one of them being relocating to a cheaper city.
Prudhvi Reddy, who is a Software Engineer by profession, moved from the bustling city of Bengaluru to the vibrant metropolis of Hyderabad. In doing so, he is now able to save Rs 40,000 in monthly expenses.
Moved from Bangalore to #Hyderabad
Saved 40k per month expenses.
One family can live peacefully with that money. 💰
Not seeing any a point of living alone when my values match with my family’s.
— Prudhvi Reddy (@prudhvir3ddy) September 5, 2023
He is also a fan of remote work and wouldn’t encourage anyone to take office jobs if it means changing cities and leaving their families. He is able to save a lot of money from rent, food, travel expenses, etc.
I am a fan of remote work.
I will not encourage anyone to take in-office tech jobs if it means changing their cities / leaving family.
That said two Hyderabad based startup contacted me and it’s lot more than what average BLR startups pay 💰.
Hyderabad has all the good…
— Prudhvi Reddy (@prudhvir3ddy) September 5, 2023
By making this strategic move, Prudhvi altered his financial circumstances, highlighting the undeniable impact that a change in location can have on one’s financial well-being.
People online who have made similar decisions shared their experiences while others lauded him for taking such a step. Here’s a look at some of the reactions:
Same here bro, i switched to a remote job and moved home to stay with family, better to use the expense to spend time with family than wasting it in BlR uselessly.
— S_B (@SourishBiswas10) September 5, 2023
Bhai log bolte Hyderabad mein – friendly culture with many cuisines at affordable prices and living costs. Only Hyderabadi will know value of Dum Biryani and Irani Tea..People from different places (esp blore) do come and enjoy here!
— Sam Rac 🇺🇸 🇮🇳 🇯🇵 🇫🇷 🇩🇪 🇬🇧 (@RacherlaSampath) September 5, 2023
Good decision we are in world where anyone can work anywhere still make equal amount of money. Bangalore is just hype culture.
— vigneshbalaji.dev (@vigneshbaladev) September 5, 2023
That’s great to hear! Saving 40k monthly by relocating must feel like a wise decision. Enjoying the perks of living with family members who share your values sounds wonderful.
— Akarsh (@akarsh_tw) September 5, 2023
Indeed #Hyderabad is more affordable and most livable city 🏙️
♥️ Hyderabad https://t.co/okyZ1wvX5D
— Hi Hyderabad (@HiHyderabad) September 5, 2023
Every city has cheap and costly places.
Try living in IT dominated Kokapet, Gachibowli, Nalagandla, Tellapur and then you can say that Hyderabad is costlier than Whitefield in Bengaluru.I have lived in both places, so I know what I am talking about. https://t.co/v8jxPq2rJQ
— ಶರ್ಮಾ (@hex_dec) September 6, 2023
One things I can bet on Hyderabad is the variety of food we get here in Hyderabad
You find everybody’s preferred food here
We have Chinese, Italian, continental, Punjabi, Rajasthani, Gujarati, Andhra, Kerala, Udupi and Tamil restaurants at every corner of the city
Food♥️Hyd https://t.co/EvZjAGopZD
— Sita Sai Krishna Perumalla (@sitasaikrishnap) September 5, 2023
This story serves as proof of the power of geographic mobility as a means to achieve financial goals. Don’t you think?