27-year-old Amazon employee relocated from India to Ireland and spends up to $2,927 a month: 'My quality of life has improved'

March 14, 2026

TL;DR

Suras Nayak, originally from Hyderabad, India, moved to Dublin, Ireland, in March 2025 to work as a software development engineer at Amazon.
His annual compensation in Dublin is projected at 122,428 euros (US $144,000).
Nayak experienced culture shock adjusting to Dublin's weather and higher cost of living, especially rent and groceries, compared to Hyderabad.
He actively sought social connections using the Meetup app and found Dublin residents to be friendly.
Nayak invested in Indian real estate as an asset and aims to accumulate 1 million euros before considering a return to India in 10-15 years.
He feels his quality of life has improved in Ireland and enjoys the travel opportunities.

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