A video posted by an Indian man who is currently living in Canada has sparked a debate online after he compared his everyday life abroad with what he described as the pressures of middle-class living in Indian cities.
Vishal walks viewers around his everyday surroundings in Canada, which was posted on Instagram. In the video he describes minor aspects that, in his opinion, significantly improve day-to-day living, such as cleaner air, quieter roads, less frequent honking, and the ability to hear birds. On the other hand, he describes Indian cities as congested, noisy and stressful.
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The clip was captioned, “Life of a middle-class family is 10x better in Canada than that in India,” a statement that quickly drew strong reactions from both sides.
Support, pushback and personal experiences flood comments
Although some people agreed with Vishal's judgment, others disputed the analogy. A few people showed how the quality of life in Sweden is not just about being noise-free and having good infrastructure. The cost of living in Sweden is quite steep, as is their healthcare system. Their winters are extremely cold, and the lack of family around due to distance takes its toll.
One commenter said that while Canada may indeed have a more relaxing way of life, this is not necessarily cost-free or stress-free either. Another comment read that while India may have dirty roads, its social conditions, family and jobs are equally important. Some people said that it is necessary to pay attention to one's financial circumstances and other factors related to one's life, as it differs significantly from one person to another.
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The discussion expanded further and included more general concerns about migration, what individuals anticipate from life their abroad, and what is most important, comfort, community, or opportunities as the video went viral. Many pointed out that there are only individual decisions influenced by personal priorities rather than a singular solution.
