India, Aug. 18 -- An Indian woman living in Sweden has challenged a common perception about life in Europe, saying that higher salaries and picturesque travel photos do not necessarily translate into being wealthy. In a video shared on Instagram, she explained that the cost of living, taxes and everyday expenses often remain invisible behind the seemingly glamorous life people see on social media.

The woman, identified as Jyoti, described what she called "the biggest misunderstanding about living in Europe".

"The biggest misunderstanding about living in Europe. People think we become rich the moment we land here. They see one travel photo and think, 'Wow, you're enjoying life, you must be earning so much.' But what they don't see is the...