India, Sept. 18 -- A €70,000 salary can sound like a huge amount when converted into Indian currency, but living expenses can make a big difference to how much people actually have left to spend. Taxes, rent, insurance and everyday costs can all add up, especially in major European cities.

X user Tanuj, who says he lived in Germany for six years, shared his take on the costs involved. "Reality check for Indians dreaming of Germany or Europe. I lived in Germany for 6 years," he wrote.

"A €70k salary sounds massive in INR. (~65-70 LPA after conversion)," he added.

The user then listed several expenses they said can affect a person's finances in Germany. According to the post, around 40% of the salary can go towards taxes, whi...