After visiting 30 countries, Gurgaon couple shares a dozen reasons why India still beats living abroad

A Gurugram couple has sparked laughs and nostalgia online by comparing everyday life in India with life abroad, reminding everyone that sometimes comfort, chaos, and community back home beat order and silence overseas. Their Instagram post on @harsheenexplores lists 11 cheeky reasons why they prefer India — from fast food delivery to friendly neighbourhood chai stops.

What the couple shared

The post opens with a punchline many Indians will relate to:
“In India: Swiggy delivers before you even get hungry. Abroad: Your parcel will arrive in 5-7 business days. Bro, I’ll starve by then.”


They follow it up by calling customer service in India “personal and immediate” compared to slower, email-heavy responses abroad.

Food, as expected, took centre stage with a spicy comparison:
“In India: 250 pani puri = happiness unlocked.
Abroad: £8 sandwich = depression with lettuce.”

Chai, friends, and festival feels

The couple points out how friendships form faster in India and festivals bring strangers together:
“India: Random chai stall, 5 new friends.
Abroad: People book friendship 3 weeks in advance.”

And festive energy? That got its own spotlight too:
“India: Streets glowing, neighbours dancing, sweets everywhere.
Abroad: You light one diya and your flatmate asks if it’s a fire drill.”

Everyday comfort hits home

From barbers to house help to basic bonding, they didn’t miss daily realities:
“India: Rs 100 = haircut, chai, samosa, and a friend.
Abroad: £10 = one coffee and existential crisis.”
“India: ‘Didi, please clean the house.’
Abroad: You are the didi now.”

Healthcare and festive leave also came under their humour lens:

“India: ₹500 and a doctor still calls you beta.
Abroad: A week later appointment just to know two paracetamols and rest.”
“Diwali = week off, family, sweets.
Abroad: ‘Happy Diwali! Anyway, see you at work tomorrow.’”

Why it resonated

In a sentimental wrap-up, they wrote:
“It’s called chaotic perfection. It’s noise, it’s emotion, it’s warmth — and that’s India for you. We leave to chase dreams, but somewhere between silent streets and slow Wi-Fi, we realise… there’s no place like home.”

Internet reacts — with love and a little debate

The post quickly went viral, pulling in laughs, nods, and a few raised eyebrows.

One user said, “You can come back. You are more than welcome here.”
Another added, “Can’t agree more.”
A sceptical voice chimed in too: “Can’t believe our people get misled over such posts so easily.”