‘Due to high costs, people save almost nothing even after working two jobs,’ says an Indian migrant
Sushant Arora, a 26-year-old salesperson in Windsor, Ontario, moved to Canada from Amritsar, Punjab, in 2016 to pursue his bachelor’s degree in Brampton. After eight years of struggling with rising living costs, he has decided to return to India in September this year, reported thequint.com.
Cost of living crisis forcing Indians to rethink migration
Despite working two jobs, Arora finds it nearly impossible to save money. His rent alone is around $850 per month, while car maintenance costs him another $1,000, and his electricity bill adds another $150.
“Even after taking on low-paying jobs just to survive, I barely have anything left at the end of the month,” Arora says. “Moving back to India seems like a better choice because I can earn a decent salary and be close to my family.”
The growing trend of Indian migrants leaving Canada
Arora’s story is not unique. Many Indian migrants are struggling to make ends meet due to Canada’s soaring cost of living, prompting them to reconsider their future in the country.
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