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Re:Is developer compensation becoming bimodal? by biztos on Friday February 09, 2018 @10:59AM (#16341148)
But wouldn't you live a whole lot better in Warsaw on 50% than in Mountain View on 100% of that relatively high Google salary?
Re:Is developer compensation becoming bimodal? by izacus on Friday February 09, 2018 @11:42AM (#16341632)
Depends on what do you mean "live better". iPads, cars, plane tickets, electronics and other luxuries aren't cheaper in Poland than they are in US. You might "live better", but you also might never be able to visit Hawaii or drive a Tesla.
Re:Is developer compensation becoming bimodal? by d0lph on Friday February 09, 2018 @03:06PM (#16343428)
By live better parent commenter almost certainly meant make more money.

Even if luxuries are not cheaper, food, shelter, healthcare etc. are, freeing up more monies.

Re:Is developer compensation becoming bimodal? by badpun on Friday February 09, 2018 @11:22AM (#16341426)
Depends on your living situation. If you want a house in the suburbs with not terrible commute, it's going to cost you $200-400k in Warsaw vs probably three times as much in SV? This (and higher taxes in the US) can probably consume a lot of the salary difference. But, on the other hand, if you're ok with living in a small studio, you're going to make bank in SV.