<p>A US man who came to India 9 years ago to set up his business has now settled in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/goa">Goa</a> and married a local woman there.</p><p>The man, Elliot Rosenberg, said that he was fed up of the inflation in America which had been affecting the quality of his life.</p><p>In a post on <em>LinkedIn</em>, he said that he now lives comfortably in India which costs him less than Rs one lakh per month.</p><p>He wrote that he met his wife, learned Hindi, and started two businesses in India.</p><p>The post read, "I made a rare financial decision 12 years ago. And it has changed my finances (and life) forever."</p>.<p>"I’m onboard with all of these things. The only problem? America is $@!&%* expensive! Inflation is bad, but “lifestyle creep” is worse."</p><p>"Finally, I ended up in India, where I’ve been living for the last 9 years. I met my wife here, became close to her family, learned Hindi, have made lifelong bonds, and started 2 businesses," Rosenberg wrote.</p><p>In the post, he also shared that his lifestyle and financial freedom wouldnt have been possible if things weren't cheaper in India. </p><p>He also gave an explained breakup of the couple's expenses which they pay every month.</p><p>Rosenberg wrote, "My wife and I pay:</p><p>→ $630/mo. in rent for a fully furnished 2-bedroom next to a river, with a shared pool and gym </p><p>→ $250/mo. in groceries</p><p>→ $80/mo. for a helper to come 6x weekly to clean, prep meals, and do laundry (gamechanger!)</p><p>→ $10 per personal training session"</p>.US immigration: What happened to due process?.<p>"We don’t stress about money, and we each get to take risks without fear in running our own businesses (serving US-based clients who pay in US dollars). There are downsides to living abroad, but I’m fully adjusted and happy here."</p><p>The man said that he is still a happy US citizen, visits his country and has no plans to surrender his passport.</p><p>Rosenberg also said, "I’m still happily a US citizen and still visit the US once a year. I love America and have no plans to surrender my passport. But, every time I go, I see friends earning (and spending) more and more. I wouldn’t want to feel pressured to keep up with them."</p>
<p>A US man who came to India 9 years ago to set up his business has now settled in <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/india/goa">Goa</a> and married a local woman there.</p><p>The man, Elliot Rosenberg, said that he was fed up of the inflation in America which had been affecting the quality of his life.</p><p>In a post on <em>LinkedIn</em>, he said that he now lives comfortably in India which costs him less than Rs one lakh per month.</p><p>He wrote that he met his wife, learned Hindi, and started two businesses in India.</p><p>The post read, "I made a rare financial decision 12 years ago. And it has changed my finances (and life) forever."</p>.<p>"I’m onboard with all of these things. The only problem? America is $@!&%* expensive! Inflation is bad, but “lifestyle creep” is worse."</p><p>"Finally, I ended up in India, where I’ve been living for the last 9 years. I met my wife here, became close to her family, learned Hindi, have made lifelong bonds, and started 2 businesses," Rosenberg wrote.</p><p>In the post, he also shared that his lifestyle and financial freedom wouldnt have been possible if things weren't cheaper in India. </p><p>He also gave an explained breakup of the couple's expenses which they pay every month.</p><p>Rosenberg wrote, "My wife and I pay:</p><p>→ $630/mo. in rent for a fully furnished 2-bedroom next to a river, with a shared pool and gym </p><p>→ $250/mo. in groceries</p><p>→ $80/mo. for a helper to come 6x weekly to clean, prep meals, and do laundry (gamechanger!)</p><p>→ $10 per personal training session"</p>.US immigration: What happened to due process?.<p>"We don’t stress about money, and we each get to take risks without fear in running our own businesses (serving US-based clients who pay in US dollars). There are downsides to living abroad, but I’m fully adjusted and happy here."</p><p>The man said that he is still a happy US citizen, visits his country and has no plans to surrender his passport.</p><p>Rosenberg also said, "I’m still happily a US citizen and still visit the US once a year. I love America and have no plans to surrender my passport. But, every time I go, I see friends earning (and spending) more and more. I wouldn’t want to feel pressured to keep up with them."</p>
