India, Dec. 19 -- A Reddit user has sparked a discussion on the definition of wealth in India after observing their domestic help using an iPhone 14. In the post, the individual wondered about the difference between "surface-level showoff" and actual financial stability in Tier-1 cities.

"Is everyone rich in India, or is it just surface-level showoff?" a Reddit user wrote. The individual added, "I live in a tier-1 city. My maid charges Rs.2,500/month for jhadu-pocha and uses an iPhone 14 (said full payment). For a moment I felt poor. But then I realised - she still lives in a kutcha/slum area, uses rickshaws, probably has no real savings, no health cover, no safety net."

The individual continued asking if it is "actual financial progres...