FluffyKoala
FluffyKoala

UK or India

I'm an SDET 3 with 9yrs of experience and working in London for the last 3 years. I've got an opportunity to change my employer which is offering a £72k package. Also, I have an offer of 28L in Bangalore city and I'm sure I can get at least a bit more than this (around 32-33L)

I have a wife and a small kid and wife is also having a job here in London.

Has anyone gone through the same and can suggest

18mo ago
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DizzyLlama
DizzyLlama

28L for SDET3 seems quite low ball offer in terms of Base Pay! Even 33L is less. That's a range which is paid to SDE2 in general.

FluffyKoala
FluffyKoala
Sage18mo

What's the average range for SDET3 in India specially Bangalore?

ZestyDonut
ZestyDonut

Depends on which company. Good companies are paying 40+

SleepyBanana
SleepyBanana

UK 72k is better.

FluffyKoala
FluffyKoala
Sage18mo

Any specific reason?

FloatingBoba
FloatingBoba

I feel 72k pounds is too low for a family in UK if you are staying in metropolitan areas.

FluffyKoala
FluffyKoala
Sage18mo

What should be an ideal household income for London (maybe for a family of 4)? I would like to know this to set up my goals if it's the UK.

FloatingBoba
FloatingBoba

I haven’t lived in UK, so can’t comment about details. However I have quite a few friends and family members who are making more. Few of them are bachelors even. Of course different people have different lifestyles. From what I understand, a couple living in London can cost you 3.5-4K per month including rent for a decent/good lifestyle. I guess there’s income tax that needs to be considered as well.

SnoozyPotato
SnoozyPotato
Apple18mo

Stop polluting and filth in white countries and get back to India

FluffyKoala
FluffyKoala
Sage18mo

Thank you for your advice

JazzyMarshmallow
JazzyMarshmallow

Have lived in London for studies and currently working in BLR. IMO, maybe consider UK as a better option - children’s education & network that s(he) will build+ living standards. Money wise you may be equal but if there’s any other reason beyond this than maybe consider living in UK.

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