fernendez said:
Do you know about what is called opportunity cost? Without trying to offend anyone,you know the quality of life in Pakistan/india. Any, i think people have better things to do with their time than to answer a time wasting question like this.
Hi Fernendez
I can see the frustration for such an innocent query

???

..... and you too are wasting your precious time in such a question......

.... suppose our friend goes to Dubai (& plans to settle there) then..... forget India / Pakistan...... For the benefit of dear member I will quote this whole set of facts .....
as given by our dear captain qorax -
-R u a citizen of the country where u presently live?
-Can u get the Nationality of that country, if u r an Expatriate?
-Can u stay/reside till "eternity" in that country?
-Can u do whatever u want there, even if it's not illegal?
-Can u buy a house "in a year" in that country?
-Even if u r less qualified or underemployed, can u think of buying a house?
-Will u get pension after your haytime is past in your current country?
-R u entitled to "unemployment insurance" there?
-Can your children be called First Country Citizens there?
-Can u vote & get to elect your representative at the senate
(in 4 yrs.)?
-Would u get to meet your MP - for personal matters?
-Does your child receive Free Education now
(& a good one at that)?
-Do u all receive Free Healthcare in that nation
(& the best too)?
-Do u like to reside in Asia rather than North Americas?
-Do u believe in equality of man & get it there?
-R u treated at par there alongwith the nationals?
-Can u still hold your head high under dire straits?
-Does the Cop call u "Sir" even while u r being ticketed?
-Can u purchase 50% of your goods there at cheaper rates than here?
-Could u buy a good used Merc @
$12000? And a fairly new one @
$22K?
-Do u get your merchandize locally made or from EU/US, rather than China?
-Can u get homegrown foodstuff
(& organic too), not imported?
-Can u be least bothered about landlords increasing your rents?
-Can u be assured about Minimum Wages there?
-Can u go into Collective Bargaining with your employer?
-How about being self-employed, w/out the hassle of owenership/sponsorship?
-Do u receive about
$300-500/child as Free Allowance every month?
-If u get disabled
(God Forbid), can u call the Public Bus to your home doorstep?
-Can u daily bike to "whispering meadows" & live healthier?
-Does your patio open to natural greenery, all around?
-Can u come to your home basement & catch the Subway, w/out leaving the bldg?
-Can u call the world over in
$30/month, unlimited?
-If u r a single lady, will u be assured of safety & opportunities by your Govt?
-Can your wife be assured of Govtl. Support if u pass away
(God Forbid) uninsured?
The list is endless........
AND even if we are citizens / nationals / right to vote ....... most of our answers will be NO...... Still if you feel that most of the answers to the above is yes - Please stay in your country ....... don't waste your time and energy in Canada ..... (CAD 2000 job Vs Rs 1,00,000) .....

;D
Cheers, Anil