An Indian-origin techie’s candid revelation about being dissatisfied with his Rs. 70 lakh salary in Canada has ignited a viral discussion on social media. He attributed his dissatisfaction largely to the high cost of living in Toronto, where he works for Infosys, and mentioned that nearly $4000 of his income goes toward rent, a sentiment that resonated with many viewers.

The video, shared on Instagram by entrepreneur and content creator Piyush Monga, has gained significant attention. Monga captioned the post, “$100,000 is not enough. Brother is not satisfied with $115,000 a year as a SAP specialist in Toronto, Canada.”

In the video, the techie, pushing a stroller alongside a woman, admits to earning over $100,000, but says he is still unhappy with the amount.

How did social media react?

The video has garnered over 66,000 views and nearly 1,000 likes, sparking a wide range of comments.

An Instagram user commented, “I was also in life science in Infosys SAP. They want to send me to the US. Most of my colleagues went there and switched after a year.” Another suggested, “He should prepare and switch companies to make more money. Intra-company transfers in service companies will not pay a good salary, be it US or Canada.”

One user noted, “Mankind will never be satisfied with money. Enjoy life in Canada. It’s 20x better than India, even in the current circumstance,” while another expressed shock over the rent, stating, “$3,000 a month rent is craayyyzzyyy.”

In a previous video by Monga, a different Indian-origin techie revealed that after more than ten years of experience, she earns around $100,000 (approximately Rs. 60 lakh) annually while living in Canada.