Bengaluru woman techie after shifting to London finds 'happiness comes at a cost'

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Indian software engineer, Sayani B, shared that relocating from Bengaluru to London has made her generally happier, despite London’s high cost of living. Posting on X, she sparked a lively debate about the advantages and challenges of living in India versus abroad.

Sayani revealed that although she couldn’t pinpoint a specific reason, her overall sense of happiness had increased since moving to London a few months ago. “I’ve been living in London for a couple of months now, and I’m generally happier. I can’t exactly say why, but it’s an overarching feeling,” she tweeted.

Commenters on her post shared their thoughts on why she might feel happier abroad.

Cleaner Air and Better Safety

Many suggested London’s cleaner air and walkable streets as possible reasons. X user Shravani noted, “It’s the cleaner air, walkable roads, and freedom that make you feel happier.” Sayani agreed and added that safety also played a significant role. She revealed her experiences of being groped in crowded public transport in Indian cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Kolkata, contrasting this with her daily use of London’s public transport, where she felt much safer.

“Add a general sense of safety to that list,” Sayani replied. “I’ve been groped in crowded local trains and metros in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai. Never here. And I take public transport daily.”

The Weather Debate

Another commenter brought up London’s infamous weather, which many find unpleasant. However, Sayani dismissed this as a minor issue, saying, “It’s not as bad, especially