Moving to India

cmos · Dec 25th, 2004, 07:31

Im a 20 year old male living in Sweden.
Im getting more and more fixed on the idea of moving to a other country, India or Thailand.

I have a income every month $1000, would this be enough for India? I need internetaccess ;D I will hopefully start earning more soon, its a hobby income.

Well do you have any good tips on cities to live in? On what kind of apartment, house or something I shall look for?

How much would it cost for a nice apartment, internetaccess (anyway nearby). Any cities or parts were alot of expats live?

What about taxe and stuff If I would live in India?

seventies'hippy · Dec 25th, 2004, 14:13

If you have never been to India before I would suggest that you take a holiday there first before you decide if it is for you.
Do you want to live a western style existence in India, or would you like to adopt an Indian style way of life,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

brightspark · Dec 25th, 2004, 14:13

Hi,

I think your question is fairly broad and it may be impossible to cover all the things in one reply.. and I presume you would want several opinions on many questions (the subjective ones). It may be useful to search some of the older threads which have covered this.

To answer some of your questions at least

- Internet access.. is now available practically everywhere.. Cybercafe rates may vary marginally from place to place and quality of connection and would be around Rs. 30 (approx. 0.70 cents) per hour. In larger cities you would find cybercafes within walking distance, from almost anywhere you may choose to live.

Most residential connections are still dial up connections, however in larger cities cable connections and DSL connections shared through a LAN etc.. provided by TV cable operators are now becoming popular.

Taxes.. Personal income tax depends on your residence status. briefly, you would usually be taxed on your Indian income and your international income would be free of tax.. Income tax defines status as Non-resident, Not ordinarily resident and resident.

You would continue to be Not ordinarily resident for quite some time after arrival. whereas for each year.. you are a non-resident, if you stay for less than 181 days in India.

I would guess this is a question which should be answered taking in view your specific circumstances, but essentially You pay taxes for your Indian income only for the first few years, while you are NOR.

Choice of cities is subjective.. and apartment rentals etc.. would depend on which city, which area, and the size and could vary widely.. basic single rooms in popular areas, conveniently located, in Delhi, could be available for a about Rs. 3,000 to 6,000 .. typically unfurnished, or very basic furniture.

two room barsatis ( top floor accomodation, which is usually half floor construction and a terrace.. this was once very popular for young couples and small families.. are no disappearing ) could be available for about Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000/- .

Expect to pay about 3 months advance rental and security deposit.

Distances in Delhi are fairly large, so if you intend to live here for a long period, you m ay consider buying a car or a motor cycle. Even though new investments are being made in Metro etc.. public transport remains and is likely to remain at least for a few years, quite deficient.

I may make another post.. to discuss (albeit,in somewhat limited manner and possibly biased manner, as I have almost always lived in Delhi )

GoanCanuck · Dec 25th, 2004, 20:45

Quote:

Originally Posted by cmos

Im a 20 year old male living in Sweden.
Im getting more and more fixed on the idea of moving to a other country, India or Thailand.

Foreign nationals are not allowed to stay in India for more than 6 months at a time unless they have a work visa. In your case it appears that the only way for you to be able to stay for an extended period would be if you were to open a business in India. You would then be eligible for a business visa which would allow you to stay for a very long time.

cmos · Dec 25th, 2004, 21:06

Yeah, there are always ways to go around such thing I guess.

edwardseco · Dec 25th, 2004, 22:43

70's has it solid. India can wear on one after a while. Check it out first..

cmos · Dec 26th, 2004, 22:32

Think its to get any photos and stuff to get a good overview of the cities, what is the most modern city?

bengtritu · Dec 27th, 2004, 01:57

Do you have any idea of what to do in India?
It is a very special place so you better check it out for yourself rather than looking on some photos.
You really have to experience it yourself and not just looking at "Monsoon wedding" on a rental video thinking that this is the place for me with just lovely people and the sun on your side...

cmos · Dec 27th, 2004, 02:02

Well what to do where ever you go?
Im just living a very relaxed lifestyle.

Well looking at pictures and documentries will give me a better feel for the country, dont you think?

People move all the time, so what the problem?

edwardseco · Dec 27th, 2004, 02:27

To another country and culture? Get real..

raos · Dec 27th, 2004, 07:42

If you're really planning to move blindly to India or Thailand, I'd recommend Thailand. I wouldn't recommend moving blindly, however, although a certain amount of denial may be necessary to move to India.

cmos · Dec 27th, 2004, 07:56

Thailand seem to be more westernized

Have been there before, its nice.

India also seem pretty nice, but Ill guess I will try both in the end.

Dec 25th, 2004, 07:31	#1
cmos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 6	Moving to India Im a 20 year old male living in Sweden. Im getting more and more fixed on the idea of moving to a other country, India or Thailand. I have a income every month $1000, would this be enough for India? I need internetaccess ;D I will hopefully start earning more soon, its a hobby income. Well do you have any good tips on cities to live in? On what kind of apartment, house or something I shall look for? How much would it cost for a nice apartment, internetaccess (anyway nearby). Any cities or parts were alot of expats live? What about taxe and stuff If I would live in India?

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Dec 25th, 2004, 14:13	#2
seventies'hippy Maha Guru Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: UK Posts: 2,127	If you have never been to India before I would suggest that you take a holiday there first before you decide if it is for you. Do you want to live a western style existence in India, or would you like to adopt an Indian style way of life,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,

Dec 25th, 2004, 14:13	#3
brightspark Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: New Delhi Posts: 103	Hi, I think your question is fairly broad and it may be impossible to cover all the things in one reply.. and I presume you would want several opinions on many questions (the subjective ones). It may be useful to search some of the older threads which have covered this. To answer some of your questions at least - Internet access.. is now available practically everywhere.. Cybercafe rates may vary marginally from place to place and quality of connection and would be around Rs. 30 (approx. 0.70 cents) per hour. In larger cities you would find cybercafes within walking distance, from almost anywhere you may choose to live. Most residential connections are still dial up connections, however in larger cities cable connections and DSL connections shared through a LAN etc.. provided by TV cable operators are now becoming popular. Taxes.. Personal income tax depends on your residence status. briefly, you would usually be taxed on your Indian income and your international income would be free of tax.. Income tax defines status as Non-resident, Not ordinarily resident and resident. You would continue to be Not ordinarily resident for quite some time after arrival. whereas for each year.. you are a non-resident, if you stay for less than 181 days in India. I would guess this is a question which should be answered taking in view your specific circumstances, but essentially You pay taxes for your Indian income only for the first few years, while you are NOR. Choice of cities is subjective.. and apartment rentals etc.. would depend on which city, which area, and the size and could vary widely.. basic single rooms in popular areas, conveniently located, in Delhi, could be available for a about Rs. 3,000 to 6,000 .. typically unfurnished, or very basic furniture. two room barsatis ( top floor accomodation, which is usually half floor construction and a terrace.. this was once very popular for young couples and small families.. are no disappearing ) could be available for about Rs. 5,000 to Rs. 10,000/- . Expect to pay about 3 months advance rental and security deposit. Distances in Delhi are fairly large, so if you intend to live here for a long period, you m ay consider buying a car or a motor cycle. Even though new investments are being made in Metro etc.. public transport remains and is likely to remain at least for a few years, quite deficient. I may make another post.. to discuss (albeit,in somewhat limited manner and possibly biased manner, as I have almost always lived in Delhi )

Dec 25th, 2004, 21:06	#5
cmos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 6	Yeah, there are always ways to go around such thing I guess.

Dec 25th, 2004, 22:43	#6
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,777	70's has it solid. India can wear on one after a while. Check it out first..

Dec 26th, 2004, 22:32	#7
cmos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 6	Think its to get any photos and stuff to get a good overview of the cities, what is the most modern city?

Dec 27th, 2004, 01:57	#8
bengtritu Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Kristianstad, Sweden Posts: 1	Do you have any idea of what to do in India? It is a very special place so you better check it out for yourself rather than looking on some photos. You really have to experience it yourself and not just looking at "Monsoon wedding" on a rental video thinking that this is the place for me with just lovely people and the sun on your side...

Dec 27th, 2004, 02:02	#9
cmos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 6	Well what to do where ever you go? Im just living a very relaxed lifestyle. Well looking at pictures and documentries will give me a better feel for the country, dont you think? People move all the time, so what the problem?

Dec 27th, 2004, 02:27	#10
edwardseco Maha Guru Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Land that shakes and bakes. Posts: 3,777	To another country and culture? Get real..

Dec 27th, 2004, 07:42	#11
raos Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: U.S. Posts: 199	If you're really planning to move blindly to India or Thailand, I'd recommend Thailand. I wouldn't recommend moving blindly, however, although a certain amount of denial may be necessary to move to India.

Dec 27th, 2004, 07:56	#12
cmos Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 6	Thailand seem to be more westernized Have been there before, its nice. India also seem pretty nice, but Ill guess I will try both in the end.

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