If you’re comparing India vs LATAM vs Eastern Europe for a Global Capability Center (GCC), you’re asking the right question. This is the shortlist decision global boards make before committing millions over 5–10 years.
This article gives a clear, data-driven comparison across:
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Cost (fully loaded, not headline salaries)
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Talent depth & scalability
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Time-zone collaboration
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Attrition & wage volatility
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Regulatory & geopolitical risk
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5-year ROI predictability
No hype. Just decision-grade clarity.
Executive Snapshot (Board View)
| Dimension | India | LATAM | Eastern Europe |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talent scale | Exceptional | High | Medium |
| Cost efficiency | Very High | High | Medium |
| Attrition (avg) | 7–12% (Tier-2) | 12–18% | 10–15% |
| Time-zone for US | Medium | Excellent | Poor |
| Time-zone for EU | Good | Medium | Excellent |
| 5-year ROI | Compounding | Strong | Moderate |
| Risk profile | Low–Medium | Medium | Medium–High |
Bottom line:
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India wins on scale, cost, and long-term ROI
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LATAM wins on US time-zone alignment
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Eastern Europe wins on EU proximity, but at higher cost and risk
How to Choose the Right Region (Before We Compare)
Ask these first:
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Is this a core capability (platforms, IP, data)?
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Will this team scale beyond 100–200 people?
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Do we need cost predictability for 5+ years?
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Is US real-time collaboration mandatory?
Your answers determine the region.
Option 1: India for GCCs (The Long-Term Winner)
Why Global Enterprises Choose India
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Largest renewable tech talent pool globally
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Deep expertise in AI, cloud, data, fintech, enterprise systems
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Proven GCC governance maturity
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Best cost-to-scale economics over time
Real Costs (Fully Loaded, USD / Engineer / Year)
| City Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Tier-1 India | $45k–60k |
| Tier-2 India | $28k–40k |
Strengths
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Massive scale (1,000+ engineers feasible)
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Lowest long-term TCO
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High retention in Tier-2 cities
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Strong IP ownership culture
Trade-offs
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Partial US time overlap
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Requires strong governance (easy with the right partner)
Best for:
Product engineering, platforms, data, AI, enterprise systems, long-term GCCs
Option 2: LATAM for GCCs (Nearshore Speed)
Top LATAM GCC hubs:
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Mexico City
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São Paulo
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Buenos Aires
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Bogotá
Real Costs (Fully Loaded)
| City | Cost |
|---|---|
| Mexico City | $40k–55k |
| São Paulo | $45k–60k |
| Buenos Aires | $35k–50k |
Strengths
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Excellent US time-zone overlap
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Strong English/Spanish bilingual talent
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Faster real-time collaboration
Trade-offs
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Smaller talent scale than India
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Higher wage volatility
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Regulatory complexity varies by country
Best for:
US-facing products, support-heavy platforms, nearshore collaboration
Option 3: Eastern Europe for GCCs (EU Proximity)
Top Eastern Europe hubs:
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Poland (Kraków, Warsaw)
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Romania (Bucharest)
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Czech Republic (Prague)
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Hungary (Budapest)
Real Costs (Fully Loaded)
| Country | Cost |
|---|---|
| Poland | $55k–75k |
| Romania | $50k–70k |
| Czech Republic | $60k–80k |
Strengths
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Strong CS fundamentals
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EU time-zone & regulatory alignment
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High-quality engineering
Trade-offs
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Limited scale
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Rising wages
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Geopolitical exposure
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Tougher hiring competition
Best for:
EU-facing platforms, regulated industries, smaller high-skill teams
Talent Scale Comparison (What Breaks at 300+ Engineers)
| Region | 300+ Engineers | 1,000+ Engineers |
|---|---|---|
| India | Easy | Very feasible |
| LATAM | Medium | Difficult |
| Eastern Europe | Difficult | Rare |
If your roadmap goes beyond 300 engineers, India is the only region that scales cleanly.
Attrition & Wage Volatility (Hidden ROI Killers)
| Region | Attrition | Wage Inflation |
|---|---|---|
| India (Tier-2) | 7–11% | Low |
| LATAM | 12–18% | Medium |
| Eastern Europe | 10–15% | High |
Attrition is the silent cost multiplier. Tier-2 India consistently outperforms.
Time-Zone Reality (US & EU)
| Region | US Overlap | EU Overlap |
|---|---|---|
| India | Partial | Good |
| LATAM | Excellent | Medium |
| Eastern Europe | Poor | Excellent |
Hybrid strategy:
India (core) + LATAM (nearshore) is increasingly common.
5-Year TCO & ROI Snapshot (Per 100 Engineers)
| Region | 5-Year TCO | ROI Outlook |
|---|---|---|
| India (Tier-2) | Lowest | Compounding |
| LATAM | Medium | Strong |
| Eastern Europe | Highest | Moderate |
Common Mistakes When Choosing a Region
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Optimizing for time-zone only
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Ignoring scale limits
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Underestimating attrition cost
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Choosing Tier-1 cities everywhere
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Treating all regions as interchangeable
Recommended Strategy (What Leading Enterprises Do)
Best-in-class GCC footprint (2026):
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India (Tier-2) → Core engineering, platforms, data
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LATAM → US-facing collaboration & support
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Selective Eastern Europe → EU/regulatory needs only
India remains the anchor.
How Supersourcing Helps Choose the Right Region
Supersourcing helps enterprises design multi-region GCC strategies with India at the core.
Why companies choose Supersourcing
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CMMI Level 5 execution discipline
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Google AI Accelerator Batch participant
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LinkedIn Top 10 company recognition
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Proven GCC builds across India, LATAM & EU
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End-to-end ownership: strategy → location → hiring → compliance → scale
Final Verdict (For Searchers)
If you’re deciding between India vs LATAM vs Eastern Europe for a GCC:
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Choose India for scale, cost, and long-term ROI
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Add LATAM for US time-zone speed if needed
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Use Eastern Europe selectively for EU proximity
For most global enterprises in 2026, the winning core is:
👉 India-first GCC strategy
