News for hackers. Stuff that matters.

A comment on Ask HN: Anyone else considering moving from US to Europe?.

Re:Ask HN: Anyone else considering moving from US to Europe? by theandrewbailey on Wednesday February 22, 2023 @12:27PM (#34899178)
Russia is being belligerent, and a bigger war could break out soon. Depending on your specific demographic, you might be forced to fight it. In addition to higher taxes and lower salaries, most things (like energy) are more expensive than in the US.
[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Ask HN: Anyone else considering moving from US to Europe? by pxcse on Thursday February 23, 2023 @04:55AM (#34908692)
"Most things are more expensive than in the US"

I tend to disagree. Compared to my local supermarket in Germany the prices of groceries and other food items were definitely higher when I visited the US.

And let's not forget "free" and universal health care in Europe.

[ Parent | on HN ]
Re:Ask HN: Anyone else considering moving from US to Europe? by snovymgodym on Thursday February 23, 2023 @09:49AM (#34911264)
Last November I was absolutely floored by how low the prices and how high the quality of groceries was in a regular supermarket (a Rewe in Dresden) compared to the USA. Particularly bread and produce.

I don't even live in a HCOL US region.

[ Parent | on HN ]