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

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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My Setup details (In the US):
🖥 27 Monitor ($299) GIGABYTE M27Q 27" 170Hz with KVM switch: https://amzn.to/3oQEQGz
🦾Monitor arm - HUANUO Dual monitor arm: https://amzn.to/3OXlpq7
⌨️Keyboard: KINESIS GAMING Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical Keyboard (MX Brown) ($199): https://amzn.to/3Soyv2q
📱 Phone - Pixel 5 128: https://amzn.to/3JvAXjH
🖥CPU case ($129) - SSUPD Meshlicious: https://www.ssupd.co/products/meshlic...
📸Camera - Sony a6600: https://amzn.to/3JrNLHZ
🔎Lens - Sigma 16mm 1.4: https://amzn.to/3oQi4i7
🎙️Mic - Boy BY-M1: https://amzn.to/3QbvJvS

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Setup details:
Budget Table: https://amzn.to/3qe3Yql
Budget Electrical sit-stand (~₹34000): https://www.purpleark.in/products/sit...
🖥 27 Monitor (One I use) (~₹40000): https://amzn.to/2Phdpno
🖥 Best 27 Monitor(Budget) India: https://amzn.to/3gprICn
💻Old Laptop - Acer Nitro 7: https://amzn.to/3cWqfnj
📱 Phone - Pixel 5a 128: https://amzn.to/3qakGal
🍎Tablet - Chromebook duet: https://amzn.to/3vImlVM
🎧Earphones - Galaxy Buds+: https://amzn.to/3zCRc9p
🎙️Mic - Boya: https://amzn.to/2RqJCNW

On My Desk:
Cello carbon ballpen: https://amzn.to/3gMv8R1
Speed triple (₹350): https://amzn.to/2BXAE2U
Earphone pouch (₹299): https://amzn.to/2PxDY8d
Under table wire management-IKEA SIGNUM (₹1299): https://amzn.to/3i5X3Ky
Primary Keyboard: KINESIS GAMING Freestyle Edge RGB Split Mechanical Keyboard (MX Brown) ($199): https://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: https://amzn.to/2BXEAkc
MousePad (₹699): https://amzn.to/3fop2nk
6-axis Monitor Arms (Dual ₹6999) (Single ₹4999): https://amzn.to/3fq35ny
Monitor Arms (Budget) (Less flexibility) (₹2999): https://amzn.to/3fm9ArD
Dual vertical laptop Stand (₹2499) (₹2999 now): https://amzn.to/2Pj0AZE

Wire Management
Clips (₹249): https://amzn.to/3fqJzaO
Velcro cable straps (₹258): https://amzn.to/3fpQRvo
Tidy Up Wire Bin (₹599): https://amzn.to/33msKvi