Shobs, a woman from Chennai currently residing in Sweden, has ignited an online debate by comparing the cost of living for a family of three in both countries. She shared a video on Instagram detailing how a ₹40 lakh annual salary in India compares to a 55,000 SEK monthly salary in Sweden. In India, the monthly in-hand income ranges from approximately ₹2,28,000 to ₹2,35,000, allowing for a comfortable lifestyle with expenses like rent for a 2BHK apartment ranging from ₹15,000 to ₹35,000, groceries costing ₹8,000 to ₹12,000, and transportation between ₹1,500 to ₹15,000. In contrast, in Sweden, the monthly take-home pay is about SEK 35,000 to 36,500 plus a SEK 1,250 child allowance, with rent for similar accommodations costing between SEK 10,000 to 19,000 depending on the city. The cost of living in Sweden includes lower expenses for healthcare and childcare, with many services being government-subsidized. Shobs concluded that while India offers comfort and social life, Sweden excels in work-life balance. The post has drawn varied reactions, with users debating the importance of lifestyle versus salary.