A Google software engineer in Bengaluru argued that a Rs 45 lakh annual salary offers a comparable or better lifestyle than a £108,000 salary in London, when considering purchasing power parity. The engineer detailed that Rs 45 LPA in Bengaluru allows for luxury living, including domestic help and premium housing, placing earners in the top one percent. In contrast, the London salary, after taxes, supports a comfortable but less luxurious lifestyle with higher living costs for housing and reliance on public transport.