IT professional Regrets ₹25 LPS Move to Bengaluru, Calls Pune Better

Report by The Newsage Pune.

Pune Emerges as One of the Best Cities for IT Professionals

An IT professional who moved from Pune to Bengaluru for a 40% salary hike now regrets the decision due to high living costs.

Despite earning ₹25 LPA, he struggles with soaring rent, hefty security deposits, expensive commutes and Bengaluru's infamous traffic. His experience, shared in a viral LinkedIn Post, has sparked a debate on whether metro cities truly offer a better quality of life than tier-2 cities like Pune.

High cost of living in Bengaluru makes Pune's IT professional regret the decision of shifting for a better salary package. Despite earning a hefty and better salary than Pune, an IT professional hailing from Pune has expressed his disappointment over exorbitantly prized basic facilities of living in Bengaluru.

Bengaluru's rising cost of living is making it difficult for even high earners to save money, forcing many to reconsider relocation. Cities like Pune, Hyderabad, and Ahmedabad are emerging as better alternatives, offering a balance between career growth and affordability.