India, Jan. 21 -- Is an annual salary of Rs.90 lakh sufficient for a comfortable lifestyle in Bengaluru? This discussion took place when an Indian-origin professional residing in the United States shared his intentions to return to India after spending over a decade abroad on Reddit. However, HT.com cannot independently verify the authenticity of the post.

The user, who possesses a PhD in Chemical Engineering and boasts over 12 years of experience in a highly specialized sector, currently earns approximately $190,000 annually in the US, which is nearly Rs.1.6 crore, not including stock options that are set to vest in 2026.

"This is a major sticking point for me because I planned to pay off our villa in India when the stocks vest. We are...