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An Indian-origin couple who moved to Bengaluru after 15 years in the US called it a 'costly city' and remarked that India 'isn't cheap'.

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Bengaluru, India

Who
Astha Chaturvedi and her husband Karthik
What
An Indian-origin couple who moved to Bengaluru after 15 years in the US called it a 'costly city' and remarked that India 'isn't cheap'.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 11:34:00 GMT · 4h 41m ago
Where
Bengaluru, India ·
Why
The couple returned to India due to the endless backlog for their green cards in the US and the difficulties of starting a business on an H-1B visa.
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This case highlights the financial considerations and lifestyle adjustments faced by individuals relocating from Western countries to India, particularly regarding the cost of living in major Indian cities like Bengaluru, despite the perceived benefits of escaping US immigration uncertainties.

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    An Indian-origin couple who moved to Bengaluru after 15 years in the US called it a 'costly city' and remarked that India 'isn't cheap'.
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    Astha Chaturvedi and her husband, after spending 15 years in the US and facing green card backlogs, decided to return to India.
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