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IIT grad moves to Ireland, reveals ₹1.3 cr salary: ‘Quality of life improved’
IIT grad who moved from Bengaluru to Ireland reveals ₹1.3 crore salary: 'My quality of life has improved'
IIT grad who moved from Bengaluru to Ireland reveals ₹1.3 crore salary: 'My quality of life has improved'
A 27-year-old Amazon techie who moved from Bengaluru to Dublin says his quality of life has improved despite the city’s high cost of living.
Updated on: Mar 16, 2026 4:25 PM IST By Bhavya Sukheja Share via Copy link A 27-year-old Indian software engineer says relocating from Bengaluru to Dublin has significantly improved his quality of life, even though living in the European city comes with a high cost of living. Nayak said that he doesn’t plan to move back to India for at least another 10 to 15 years. (Suras Nayak/LinkedIn) Suras Nayak, who works as a software development engineer at Amazon, moved to Ireland in March 2025 after securing an internal transfer within the company. He told CNBC Make It that he earns an annual compensation of about 122,428 euros (approximately ₹1.3 crore), nearly double the roughly ₹68 lakh he previously earned while working in India. Nayak said he had long dreamed of living abroad. “When I was growing up, I always had this idea somewhere behind my head that I always wanted to move abroad, but I was a little bit influenced by the Western media. I watch a lot of Hollywood movies ... so I was always influenced and liked the idea of moving to a different country, living there, experiencing how things are like there,” he told CNBC Make It. The 27-year-old shared that he joined Amazon full-time in 2020 after completing a six-month internship during his final year at IIT Allahabad. While working at the company’s Bengaluru office, he learned that employees who had completed at least two years at the company and reached a certain level could apply for international opportunities. So he began exploring openings across Amazon offices in the UK, Germany and Ireland before eventually choosing Dublin because of the city’s expanding technology sector. “I was so happy when I came to know that I got this opportunity. I immediately went to my parents and I told them and it was such a nice moment. They were all so happy for me, especially my dad, because my dad always supports me in all of this stuff,” Nayak said. Then, after securing the job, Nayak said that he obtained his work visa within 6-8 weeks, with Amazon covering relocation expenses, temporary housing and the shipment of his belongings from India. (Also Read: Indian-origin techie, laid off from Amazon after 11 years, shares how his teenage daughter helped him bounce back)Budgeting in Europe
But despite the higher salary, the techie said that the cost of living in Dublin required adjustments. “When I was in India, I did not think about budgeting a lot because I always used to spend less there,” he said. But now he has to set a budget for himself, as rent and groceries are significantly more expensive than in India. Nayak shared that he currently shares a three-bedroom house with two other Amazon employees. The total rent for the house is about 4,000 euros per month, with Nayak paying around 1,450 euros. The 27-year-old said that after relocating, he also had to adapt to Ireland’s colder climate and initially found it challenging to build a social circle. However, attending events through the social networking app Meetup helped him connect with people from different parts of the world. (Also Read: Amazon techie hits back at trolls after being mocked for Santa pic: ‘90s mindset’)Life ahead
Now settled in Dublin, Nayak said that he enjoys the lifestyle, especially the access to nature and travel opportunities across Europe. He also said that he doesn’t plan to move back to India for at least another 10 to 15 years. For now, he plans to stay in Ireland for the foreseeable future. “My quality of life has improved. Now that I am in Ireland, I have gotten used to certain ways of life that I am really enjoying, which I would not have been able to get if I were back in India,” he said. ABOUT THE AUTHOR Bhavya Sukheja Bhavya Sukheja is a Senior Content Producer at Hindustan Times with over 6 years of experience in digital journalism. She specialises in covering stories that reflect everyday human experiences, with a focus on viral videos, social media trends, and human-interest features that inform readers while sparking meaningful conversations. She loves chasing page views and finding stories that tug at readers’ heartstrings. Known for her strong news sense, Bhavya has a keen ability to spot emerging trends and craft angles that transform viral moments into impactful narratives. Her coverage spans pop culture, entertainment, global affairs, and the internet’s most talked-about topics, helping readers better understand the context behind what is trending online. Before joining Hindustan Times, Bhavya worked with Republic World and NDTV, where she developed her skills in real-time reporting and digital storytelling. Working in fast-paced newsrooms helped her build an editorial approach that prioritises accuracy, clarity, and audience engagement. Bhavya is driven by a curiosity about how people communicate and connect in the digital age. She is particularly interested in stories that highlight cultural shifts, shared emotions, and the evolving nature of online conversations. When she is not tracking trends or producing stories, Bhavya enjoys unplugging and spending time with her cat.Read More Quality Of Life Dublin Ireland Indians Abroad Amazon Techie Get Latest Updates on Trending News Viral News, Video, Photos and Weather Updates of India and around the world News / Trending / IIT Grad Who Moved From Bengaluru To Ireland Reveals ₹1.3 Crore Salary: 'My Quality Of Life Has Improved' See LessA 27-year-old Indian software engineer says relocating from Bengaluru to Dublin has significantly improved his quality of life, even though living in the European city comes with a high cost of living.
Suras Nayak, who works as a software development engineer at Amazon, moved to Ireland in March 2025 after securing an internal transfer within the company. He told CNBC Make It that he earns an annual compensation of about 122,428 euros (approximately ₹1.3 crore), nearly double the roughly ₹68 lakh he previously earned while working in India.
Nayak said he had long dreamed of living abroad. “When I was growing up, I always had this idea somewhere behind my head that I always wanted to move abroad, but I was a little bit influenced by the Western media. I watch a lot of Hollywood movies ... so I was always influenced and liked the idea of moving to a different country, living there, experiencing how things are like there,” he told CNBC Make It.
The 27-year-old shared that he joined Amazon full-time in 2020 after completing a six-month internship during his final year at IIT Allahabad. While working at the company’s Bengaluru office, he learned that employees who had completed at least two years at the company and reached a certain level could apply for international opportunities. So he began exploring openings across Amazon offices in the UK, Germany and Ireland before eventually choosing Dublin because of the city’s expanding technology sector.
“I was so happy when I came to know that I got this opportunity. I immediately went to my parents and I told them and it was such a nice moment. They were all so happy for me, especially my dad, because my dad always supports me in all of this stuff,” Nayak said.
Then, after securing the job, Nayak said that he obtained his work visa within 6-8 weeks, with Amazon covering relocation expenses, temporary housing and the shipment of his belongings from India.
(Also Read: Indian-origin techie, laid off from Amazon after 11 years, shares how his teenage daughter helped him bounce back)
Nayak shared that he currently shares a three-bedroom house with two other Amazon employees. The total rent for the house is about 4,000 euros per month, with Nayak paying around 1,450 euros.
The 27-year-old said that after relocating, he also had to adapt to Ireland’s colder climate and initially found it challenging to build a social circle. However, attending events through the social networking app Meetup helped him connect with people from different parts of the world.
(Also Read: Amazon techie hits back at trolls after being mocked for Santa pic: ‘90s mindset’)
For now, he plans to stay in Ireland for the foreseeable future. “My quality of life has improved. Now that I am in Ireland, I have gotten used to certain ways of life that I am really enjoying, which I would not have been able to get if I were back in India,” he said.
Source: HindustanTimes
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