India, Dec. 28 -- A techie who moved from India to London 6 months ago has said that rising expenses and a shaky job market have left him living "paycheck to paycheck," prompting him to question whether the move was worth it. The anonymous post, shared on the workplace discussion platform Blind, has sparked a discussion among tech workers about the costs and compromises of relocating to the UK.

In the post titled 'India - London. Savings wiped out. Is it worth it?', the user wrote that while he enjoys living in the city, the financial reality has been difficult. He said he was able to save 70-80% of his salary while working in India, but now spends 3,000-4,000 pounds a month on living costs in London, leaving him with no savings. With an...