How I spend my salary in USA as a Software Engineer in Silicon Valley!

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Have you ever wondered how life unfolds in the heart of Silicon Valley? Join me as I unveil the financials of a couple thriving in the Bay Area buzz. Living large (arguably) in a 2-bedroom Sunnyvale nest, we've mastered the art of balancing tech dreams and real-world expenses.
From fixed costs like housing and electricity to weekend getaways and international adventures, I'm laying out every dollar spent so that you can make an informed decision whether or not to make a life here. Get ready for an eye-opening journey through our Silicon Valley wallet.
🏠 Housing: $3080
💡 Electricity: $130
🌐 Internet: Virtually free!
🚗 Commute & Car: $***
🍔 Food: $***
🎬 Entertainment: $***
🌍 Adventures: $***
✈️ India Travel: $***
Stay tuned for a follow-up comparing Silicon Valley savings to Bangalore's budgeting brilliance.
#softwareengineer #salary #bayarea
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Chapter markers
00:00 Intro
00:36 Housing
01:25 Electricity
01:48 Internet
02:13 Commute and car
03:06 Food
03:56 Entertainment
04:34 Fun
05:12 Travel (India)
05:40 Extras
07:00 Outro
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Got questions? Reach out to me here:
Instagram: / hundred_gb
Telegram: t.me/hundred_gb
Linkedin: / gaurav-bhola
Twittter: / gauravbhola_in
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My Setup details (In the US):
🖥 27 Monitor ($299) GIGABYTE M27Q 27" 170Hz with KVM switch: amzn.to/3oQEQGz
🦾Monitor arm - HUANUO Dual monitor arm: amzn.to/3OXlpq7
⌨️Keyboard: KINESIS GAMING Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical Keyboard (MX Brown) ($199): amzn.to/3Soyv2q
📱 Phone - Pixel 5 128: amzn.to/3JvAXjH
🖥CPU case ($129) - SSUPD Meshlicious: www.ssupd.co/products/meshlic...
📸Camera - Sony a6600: amzn.to/3JrNLHZ
🔎Lens - Sigma 16mm 1.4: amzn.to/3oQi4i7
🎙️Mic - Boy BY-M1: amzn.to/3QbvJvS
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Setup details:
Budget Table: amzn.to/3qe3Yql
Budget Electrical sit-stand (~₹34000): www.purpleark.in/products/sit...
🖥 27 Monitor (One I use) (~₹40000): amzn.to/2Phdpno
🖥 Best 27 Monitor(Budget) India: amzn.to/3gprICn
💻Old Laptop - Acer Nitro 7: amzn.to/3cWqfnj
📱 Phone - Pixel 5a 128: amzn.to/3qakGal
🍎Tablet - Chromebook duet: amzn.to/3vImlVM
🎧Earphones - Galaxy Buds+: amzn.to/3zCRc9p
🎙️Mic - Boya: amzn.to/2RqJCNW
On My Desk:
Cello carbon ballpen: amzn.to/3gMv8R1
Speed triple (₹350): amzn.to/2BXAE2U
Earphone pouch (₹299): amzn.to/2PxDY8d
Under table wire management-IKEA SIGNUM (₹1299): amzn.to/3i5X3Ky
Primary Keyboard: KINESIS GAMING Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical Keyboard (MX Brown) ($199): amzn.to/3Soyv2q
Keyboard-2 : HyperX RGB Cherry MX Blue Elite (₹13000):
I bought this as a renewed one and costed me ₹8000.
Mouse: Logitech G402: amzn.to/2BXEAkc
MousePad (₹699): amzn.to/3fop2nk
6-axis Monitor Arms (Dual ₹6999) (Single ₹4999): amzn.to/3fq35ny
Monitor Arms (Budget) (Less flexibility) (₹2999): amzn.to/3fm9ArD
Dual vertical laptop Stand (₹2499) (₹2999 now): amzn.to/2Pj0AZE
Wire Management
Clips (₹249): amzn.to/3fqJzaO
Velcro cable straps (₹258): amzn.to/3fpQRvo
Tidy Up Wire Bin (₹599): amzn.to/33msKvi

Пікірлер: 46

@ShreyasRisodkar 10 ай бұрын

So generous of you to simplify, compare and explain..Thx!

@Live-hh6li 10 ай бұрын

Excited for the follow up video!

@sanchitjaiswal2979 10 ай бұрын

Excited for the follow-up video

@ratnadeepsaha7675 9 ай бұрын

How much you get in-hand in the bay area. I know you cant share the exact value, u can give a range just to get an idea how much can one save after these expenses.

@dynamicsoubhik9699 3 ай бұрын

Bhaiya when will u post the svaing comparison video between usa and india ?

@nikhilsingh3494 10 ай бұрын

Which is better us or uk in terms of sde?

@NishthaSharma-nt9hk 10 ай бұрын

please continue java series/code design

@meetpanchal9708 10 ай бұрын

is 3* at codechef is good rating?

@tuhinbatabyal9393 10 ай бұрын

Indian currency mai corvert karke boliye bhaiya

@Lifeofapro2050 10 ай бұрын

Good one bro. Make one more video about gadgets and Home office setup :)

@100GB 10 ай бұрын

💯 it's on my TODO list. Will probably happen in ~2 months

@kiranbr5655 10 ай бұрын

I approve this !! Quite accurate

@100GB 10 ай бұрын

Glad u found it accurate. Please share as well 😀

@dhillon6449 10 ай бұрын

Another fantastic video! Expenses are soaring in North America right now, particularly here in Canada. I reside in Ontario and currently pay 350CAD for my car insurance

@shawn_magnum9208 Ай бұрын

Your car payment is too high in the whole scheme of things. For a $40k car to cost almost 1000/month means the dealership financing took liberties (assuming you financed the car with them).. Check if you can refinance at credit unions, most of the times they offer lower rates. If you have a hybrid work setup(Not sure what Google allows these days, is it 3 days in office?), why not switch to a lower priced car? Car values are depreciating so fast here it makes sense if you can lease instead of buying one if you live closer to the office and don't go over 7000 miles a year. Also, saving rate could be higher with some more planning? I don't mean to sound like an uncle, but with HYSA being offered these days, why not take advantage of that for now? Historically banks here have never offered higher rates.

@100GB Ай бұрын

I don't think so. I got a pretty good rate from my credit union. 1000/month is very good for a 3 year loan! Saving rate could may be a little better for sure.

@nishantthorat3111 8 ай бұрын

Waiting for the follow up video 🤔

@100GB 8 ай бұрын

Probably in 2 weeks

@piyushborude6440 9 ай бұрын

Google has cutdown free food for employees ,isn't it?

@100GB 9 ай бұрын

Nope! Not at all.

@Sanyu-Tumusiime 10 ай бұрын

Yes, Gaurav! Finally, you getting lot of views on this video. Keep it up buddy~

@charan775 10 ай бұрын

How did your wife shift to usa being a CA in India?

@100GB 10 ай бұрын

She left her job in India and then eventually joined the same company here in the USA.

@charan775 10 ай бұрын

@@100GB does the skills translate in american industry? or have to take new course

@faizanahmed9304 10 ай бұрын

5L+ expenses, that's crazy bhaiya. Is that vary from place to place in US? and waiting your next video!

@zyrexx0012 10 ай бұрын

Yes. It varies from state to state!

@100GB 10 ай бұрын

Absolutely. California and especially BayArea is the most crazy. I have heard similar stories from NewYork as well.

@blasttrash 10 ай бұрын

I think its dual income(his wife might also be working). So that needs to be kept in mind. Also he works in Faang and in bay area so his salary would also reflect that. If you work in a non-tech company(like say bank or something where IT is cost center) and that too in a mid tier city, it will cost much less but salary will also be less.

@faizanahmed9304 10 ай бұрын

@@blasttrash hmm, got it

@user-ph6qb4um2k 4 ай бұрын

@@100GB then your monthly salary will be 12k dollar +

@ramanified 10 ай бұрын

Great video, btw did you face any racism living in US?

@ratnadeepsaha7675 9 ай бұрын

If u send money to India, what is the process and the extra amount u have to pay for convention. Please discuss this in a future video

@ashutoshgarg1915 6 ай бұрын

Mostly people use remitly, I personally send 1000 per month through that only.

@pavanp7938 10 ай бұрын

I used to watch your videos while I was in India, when I was working for Google as a TVC. I got the opportunity to come to MTV office luckily last year. But later I moved to a different client. But the fun part is I was enjoying your videos in India now I am following your videos to travel where and all you visit 😅. Thank you. Hope will meet one day accidentally somewhere here in Sunnyvale. Have a good night

@gourabsarker9552 10 ай бұрын

Sir do you earn 250k dollars a year as a software engineer in USA? Plz reply. Thanks a lot.

@gladwinrojer273 10 ай бұрын

He is a Senior Software Engineer at Google. And since cost of living in Bay area is high, the pay will also be higher. So, easily it should be $300K+ per year.

@Rahul-rawat-01 10 ай бұрын

KZfaq income

@100GB 10 ай бұрын

Effectively 0 this year! Will remain so unless I do any brand partnerships.

@himanshujoshi1972 10 ай бұрын

How do you prep for Google interviews ? Any tips for DSA and stuff

@ManuelTransfeld 9 ай бұрын

congrats for earning that much. Now that you learned how to increase your spendings, I really hope you'll also learn how to become rich by not spending it all😂

@100GB 9 ай бұрын

LOL! 'Rich' is a weird term that has a different meaning for all. But more or less its about acquiring material wealth. Financial freedom is the thing I would like to chase instead. And being financially free just by not spending is a thing that I have never heard of - especially here in the USA.