India, Oct. 4 -- An Indian man has offered an unusual comparison of life in Europe and India, looking beyond the usual appeal of living abroad. He argues that the two places can feel very different once you look at the realities of everyday life. His take covers everything from the experience of living in major cities to what he believes makes India more optimistic about the years ahead.

Sharing his take on life in Europe and India, X user Mayukh Panja described Europe as "beautiful on the surface", citing its blue skies, green spaces, clear rivers, castles, cafes and picturesque towns.

However, he argued that several basic services and aspects of everyday life do not work as smoothly as they appear. "You could get stabbed on the street...