Re:The world’s most liveable cities in 2023
by ChuckNorris89 on Thursday June 22, 2023 @06:37AM
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>Being poor among rich hurts multiplied.
Depends. Sure, it hurts your ego being "poor" in a super rich country, but that has the advantages of being safe everywhere, not being stabbed for wearing a nice watch, having access to the best medical care in the world, a reliable insurance and justice system for when things go wrong, clean air and drinking/bathing water, a high trust society where you're not afraid of being scammed everywhere, not afraid that anyone will shoot you in your school, etc.
Some people would rather be poor in Zurich, than rich in Africa.
Re:The world’s most liveable cities in 2023
by expertentipp on Thursday June 22, 2023 @09:15AM
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Once you pay 200 EUR/CHF for kitchen sink piping or 500 EUR/CHF for locksmith you quickly lose track was is a scam and what isn't.
Re:The world’s most liveable cities in 2023
by ChuckNorris89 on Thursday June 22, 2023 @09:26AM
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Prices in Germany and Austria are not that much lower for handymen and locksmiths, unless you already have "a guy".
Ultimately it's supply and demand. It's the consequence of everyone wanting to be a latte sipping WFH laptop worker, instead of a contractor/handyman.
Also, you made me consider maybe I should become a locksmith.
Only if you're a relentless hunter. Otherwise it looks more like >2.5k CHF monthly. 400-500 CHF monthly on health insurance, 500 CHF monthly for random tickets, fees, fines, and other "disciplinary measures". Suddenly you find yourself being poor in Switzerland. Being poor among rich hurts multiplied.