How is the cost of living in your country?

[WatChe]

Rich people becomes even more rich and the poor becomes even more poorer which is mostly the case for most countries which does have this kind of economic problem.We do know on what are the difference in

between two which would really put off the balance.Same here on our country on which the goods had rosed up 2-3x too which if you are really just an average wage earner and doesnt have any other income

source then you would really be having a hard time on living a life which you would be able to provide on whats needed and necessary but as much as possible
it would be better if you do have other income source.

This is because government is not ready to Tax rich rather Tax burden is mostly on lower class. That's the prime reason rich is getting more rich and vice versa. I am from Pakistan and weekly inflation here is now gone upto 41% and rates of product are too high. Fuel prices are going up and price of everything in Pakistan is linked with fuel price. Since government is not willing to Tax rich they are putting more Tax on fuel and products used by people for daily living.

[d3nz]

Rich people becomes even more rich and the poor becomes even more poorer which is mostly the case for most countries which does have this kind of economic problem.We do know on what are the difference in

between two which would really put off the balance.Same here on our country on which the goods had rosed up 2-3x too which if you are really just an average wage earner and doesnt have any other income

source then you would really be having a hard time on living a life which you would be able to provide on whats needed and necessary but as much as possible
it would be better if you do have other income source.

This is because government is not ready to Tax rich rather Tax burden is mostly on lower class. That's the prime reason rich is getting more rich and vice versa. I am from Pakistan and weekly inflation here is now gone upto 41% and rates of product are too high. Fuel prices are going up and price of everything in Pakistan is linked with fuel price. Since government is not willing to Tax rich they are putting more Tax on fuel and products used by people for daily living.

I wonder why your country does not have taxes for wealthy people on your country? I think that the government should make regarding inflation mandatory to adjust the salary of every people to make up for the inflation.

And I would say that cost of living today is really complicated that's why some people much prefer living their own country if the government can't control their inflation.

[MiliMil]

Rich people becomes even more rich and the poor becomes even more poorer which is mostly the case for most countries which does have this kind of economic problem.We do know on what are the difference in

between two which would really put off the balance.Same here on our country on which the goods had rosed up 2-3x too which if you are really just an average wage earner and doesnt have any other income

source then you would really be having a hard time on living a life which you would be able to provide on whats needed and necessary but as much as possible
it would be better if you do have other income source.

This is because government is not ready to Tax rich rather Tax burden is mostly on lower class. That's the prime reason rich is getting more rich and vice versa. I am from Pakistan and weekly inflation here is now gone upto 41% and rates of product are too high. Fuel prices are going up and price of everything in Pakistan is linked with fuel price. Since government is not willing to Tax rich they are putting more Tax on fuel and products used by people for daily living.

How popular would you say Crypto and Crypto-Gambling is in Pakistan?

I find in countries with unstable governments like Nigeria, Ukraine etc there is a lot of crypto-gamblers and crypto enthusiasts.

[fuer44]

In Indonesia it's actually not too expensive, it's just that the minimum wage for employees and the large number of unemployed are still the main problems. For rice as a staple food, the price is still $0.79 / kilogram. Gasoline is still priced at $1, and other needs will surely follow. For Southeast Asian countries, especially countries that are still developing, the prices of basic necessities can still be considered affordable because they adjust to the minimum wage of employees and the economic conditions there. Different when talking about developed countries such as Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, Australia and European Union countries.

[Smack That Ace]

Rich people becomes even more rich and the poor becomes even more poorer which is mostly the case for most countries which does have this kind of economic problem.We do know on what are the difference in

between two which would really put off the balance.Same here on our country on which the goods had rosed up 2-3x too which if you are really just an average wage earner and doesnt have any other income

source then you would really be having a hard time on living a life which you would be able to provide on whats needed and necessary but as much as possible
it would be better if you do have other income source.

This is because government is not ready to Tax rich rather Tax burden is mostly on lower class. That's the prime reason rich is getting more rich and vice versa. I am from Pakistan and weekly inflation here is now gone upto 41% and rates of product are too high. Fuel prices are going up and price of everything in Pakistan is linked with fuel price. Since government is not willing to Tax rich they are putting more Tax on fuel and products used by people for daily living.

But have you ever questioned why other people could be rich, but we can't be rich? Because we are poorer than others, we cannot say that the government should tax the rich and should not tax the poor. I'm poorer than a lot of my friends and I have a harder time than them in life, but I don't blame the government. Because my friends like me, their family as well as my family, are very poor, but they rise by their own ability, they deserve what they have. I can't call on the government to tax them without taxing me, we shouldn't be selfish just because we're not as good as them.

[justdimin]

When inflation occurs, businesses will also suffer heavy losses, so the possibility of a salary increase is very unlikely. To deal with inflation, with the cost of living rising, do not expect government or company policies to raise wages, instead, find your own way. Finding myself some other source of income, doing more than usual, that's what I'm doing to get through this tough time. I know the government needs to be accountable to the people, but I don't want to sit there waiting for them and do nothing.

I think it is "possible" that the salary will go up, but the purchasing power of it will not. Meaning, if you are making 1000 dollars, and can buy 1000 breads with it, tomorrow your salary could go up to 1100 dollars because of inflation, but then you can buy 950 breads with it because price of bread went up. Now in this case your salary "went up", but as you can see it actually dropped down in purchasing power.

Rest of it I agree with, you should be looking for either an extra income, a good side job that could make you good enough money, or you could what I did, I used to make a lot less, then I found my current job and I am getting paid very well, I am basically rich in my nation.

[virasisog]

When inflation occurs, businesses will also suffer heavy losses, so the possibility of a salary increase is very unlikely. To deal with inflation, with the cost of living rising, do not expect government or company policies to raise wages, instead, find your own way. Finding myself some other source of income, doing more than usual, that's what I'm doing to get through this tough time. I know the government needs to be accountable to the people, but I don't want to sit there waiting for them and do nothing.

I think it is "possible" that the salary will go up, but the purchasing power of it will not. Meaning, if you are making 1000 dollars, and can buy 1000 breads with it, tomorrow your salary could go up to 1100 dollars because of inflation, but then you can buy 950 breads with it because price of bread went up. Now in this case your salary "went up", but as you can see it actually dropped down in purchasing power.

Rest of it I agree with, you should be looking for either an extra income, a good side job that could make you good enough money, or you could what I did, I used to make a lot less, then I found my current job and I am getting paid very well, I am basically rich in my nation.

A few years ago, $50 is already enough to buy groceries and other basic needs but these days $100 in our country could only buy a few things. The sad part is, our necessities including our bills are continuously increasing but our salaries remain the same.
Having a single job indeed will never be enough for us to provide our family with a comfortable living. If we want to sustain everything and have enough funds to save and invest, we must find other side jobs. Being contented and confident with our current job will not work in the long run anymore. As inflation increases, we must also double our energy to grind harder.

[xSkylarx]

When inflation occurs, businesses will also suffer heavy losses, so the possibility of a salary increase is very unlikely. To deal with inflation, with the cost of living rising, do not expect government or company policies to raise wages, instead, find your own way. Finding myself some other source of income, doing more than usual, that's what I'm doing to get through this tough time. I know the government needs to be accountable to the people, but I don't want to sit there waiting for them and do nothing.

I think it is "possible" that the salary will go up, but the purchasing power of it will not. Meaning, if you are making 1000 dollars, and can buy 1000 breads with it, tomorrow your salary could go up to 1100 dollars because of inflation, but then you can buy 950 breads with it because price of bread went up. Now in this case your salary "went up", but as you can see it actually dropped down in purchasing power.

Rest of it I agree with, you should be looking for either an extra income, a good side job that could make you good enough money, or you could what I did, I used to make a lot less, then I found my current job and I am getting paid very well, I am basically rich in my nation.

A few years ago, $50 is already enough to buy groceries and other basic needs but these days $100 in our country could only buy a few things. The sad part is, our necessities including our bills are continuously increasing but our salaries remain the same.
Having a single job indeed will never be enough for us to provide our family with a comfortable living. If we want to sustain everything and have enough funds to save and invest, we must find other side jobs. Being contented and confident with our current job will not work in the long run anymore. As inflation increases, we must also double our energy to grind harder.

That is the sad truth: foods and our other needs are getting more expensive, but our salary is not increasing either, which is why we need to have side jobs and sacrifice our free time for our family to work hard. I just remember that before we used to use the big cart to buy our needs, but now we are using the small one, and still it is very expensive, so you need to cut some needs just to reach your budget. I am hoping that sooner or later, prices will begin to fall or our wages will be raised, as it is very difficult  how much more those who earn less than the minimum wage for sure they are struggling. 

[uchegod-21]

When inflation occurs, businesses will also suffer heavy losses, so the possibility of a salary increase is very unlikely. To deal with inflation, with the cost of living rising, do not expect government or company policies to raise wages, instead, find your own way. Finding myself some other source of income, doing more than usual, that's what I'm doing to get through this tough time. I know the government needs to be accountable to the people, but I don't want to sit there waiting for them and do nothing.

I think it is "possible" that the salary will go up, but the purchasing power of it will not. Meaning, if you are making 1000 dollars, and can buy 1000 breads with it, tomorrow your salary could go up to 1100 dollars because of inflation, but then you can buy 950 breads with it because price of bread went up. Now in this case your salary "went up", but as you can see it actually dropped down in purchasing power.

Rest of it I agree with, you should be looking for either an extra income, a good side job that could make you good enough money, or you could what I did, I used to make a lot less, then I found my current job and I am getting paid very well, I am basically rich in my nation.

A few years ago, $50 is already enough to buy groceries and other basic needs but these days $100 in our country could only buy a few things. The sad part is, our necessities including our bills are continuously increasing but our salaries remain the same.
Having a single job indeed will never be enough for us to provide our family with a comfortable living. If we want to sustain everything and have enough funds to save and invest, we must find other side jobs. Being contented and confident with our current job will not work in the long run anymore. As inflation increases, we must also double our energy to grind harder.

Inflation is global. I have taken my time to go through the post of so many people in this trade and everyone is pointing out how the products and services in their different countries has almost trippled.
I also understand that even if inflation is global. It is also subjective because it is a fair percentage in some countries than in some countries and the living expenses in some countries are higher than in other countries. And even the salary structures of some countries are higher than that of the other.

[samcoin]

I would be curious to read of the experiences others around the world are having in regards to their cost of living.

Whatever the price increase percentages are in Australia or any other first world country, it can't be compared in any way to the rising that happens in some of the third world countries. Lebanon, Syria, and many others are suffering a dropdown in their national currencies against the dollar, which caused fast increases in products prices. Just imagine that the prices in Syria has risen up %300 from the point it was one year ago, and over %14000 from where it was 12 years ago when the war started. In addition, Lebanon has the same situation, but in worse way, as their currency dropped down from 1500 L.L = $1 to 86k L.L = $1 these days, and that drop happened in less than two years, so imagine how products prices will be.

[Uruhara]

In Indonesia it's actually not too expensive, it's just that the minimum wage for employees and the large number of unemployed are still the main problems. For rice as a staple food, the price is still $0.79 / kilogram. Gasoline is still priced at $1, and other needs will surely follow. For Southeast Asian countries, especially countries that are still developing, the prices of basic necessities can still be considered affordable because they adjust to the minimum wage of employees and the economic conditions there. Different when talking about developed countries such as Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, Australia and European Union countries.

Correct. In fact, the price of gasoline in Indonesia is still less than $ 1 dollar. And the price difference between developing countries and developed countries is very clear. but the unemployment rate in developing countries is also very high. So there are still many who live in economic difficulties. but the majority of Indonesia's population, even though they don't have a job or are unemployed, are still able to survive because the sense of humanity in Indonesia is very high. we work hand in hand and help each other. And if we go to the villages, the cost of living there is much lower. even many natural resources that can be obtained for free. and even many jobs that can make money if we want to help the farmers there. because many farmers in Indonesia also lack workers. because many young people there migrate to big cities and do not continue the farming that is managed by their families.

[carlfebz2]

In Indonesia it's actually not too expensive, it's just that the minimum wage for employees and the large number of unemployed are still the main problems. For rice as a staple food, the price is still $0.79 / kilogram. Gasoline is still priced at $1, and other needs will surely follow. For Southeast Asian countries, especially countries that are still developing, the prices of basic necessities can still be considered affordable because they adjust to the minimum wage of employees and the economic conditions there. Different when talking about developed countries such as Japan, Korea, Singapore, China, Australia and European Union countries.

Correct. In fact, the price of gasoline in Indonesia is still less than $ 1 dollar. And the price difference between developing countries and developed countries is very clear. but the unemployment rate in developing countries is also very high. So there are still many who live in economic difficulties. but the majority of Indonesia's population, even though they don't have a job or are unemployed, are still able to survive because the sense of humanity in Indonesia is very high. we work hand in hand and help each other. And if we go to the villages, the cost of living there is much lower. even many natural resources that can be obtained for free. and even many jobs that can make money if we want to help the farmers there. because many farmers in Indonesia also lack workers. because many young people there migrate to big cities and do not continue the farming that is managed by their families.

Very situational in each country because petrol products could really be that in different because we know that application of taxes or whatsoever add ups do really vary on each governance which do really sucks if you do live on a country which taxes are really that high which would really be applied.Cost of living here on our country is cheap but it do same goes on the wages that could gain here if you do have the work which it would really just breakeven and whats worst is that the goods and other products and services becomes even more expensive but the wages still remains which means that you would
really be fucked up if you wont really be able to find alternative income.

[Iroh]

How popular would you say Crypto and Crypto-Gambling is in Pakistan?

I find in countries with unstable governments like Nigeria, Ukraine etc there is a lot of crypto-gamblers and crypto enthusiasts.

While bitcoin is popular among Nigerians as you’re going to find a lot of crypto enthusiasts, I’m curious on how you came about Nigeria having an unstable government. Perhaps a not so great economy at the moment but certainly not an unstable government.

Ukraine and Nigeria, as well as loads of other countries has bitcoin enthusiasts cause of what bitcoin has personally done for them and not necessarily cause of fucked up economies or unstable governments

[n0ne]

How popular would you say Crypto and Crypto-Gambling is in Pakistan?

I find in countries with unstable governments like Nigeria, Ukraine etc there is a lot of crypto-gamblers and crypto enthusiasts.

While bitcoin is popular among Nigerians as you’re going to find a lot of crypto enthusiasts, I’m curious on how you came about Nigeria having an unstable government. Perhaps a not so great economy at the moment but certainly not an unstable government.

Ukraine and Nigeria, as well as loads of other countries has bitcoin enthusiasts cause of what bitcoin has personally done for them and not necessarily cause of fucked up economies or unstable governments

Unstable governments means the situation could've gone worse in terms of economy as well as in terms of living. Most of the countries that have got unstable governments will be under the military rule. Few of the unstable governments were Yemen, Somalia, Afghanistan, Sudan. Many African countries fall in it, and for that reason above user might've mentioned Nigeria with it.

It is true, more people have personally benefitted out of bitcoin. Particularly with war and during the inflation. This makes them prioritise bitcoin against other forms of investment.

[Uruhara]

Correct. In fact, the price of gasoline in Indonesia is still less than $ 1 dollar. And the price difference between developing countries and developed countries is very clear. but the unemployment rate in developing countries is also very high. So there are still many who live in economic difficulties. but the majority of Indonesia's population, even though they don't have a job or are unemployed, are still able to survive because the sense of humanity in Indonesia is very high. we work hand in hand and help each other. And if we go to the villages, the cost of living there is much lower. even many natural resources that can be obtained for free. and even many jobs that can make money if we want to help the farmers there. because many farmers in Indonesia also lack workers. because many young people there migrate to big cities and do not continue the farming that is managed by their families.

Very situational in each country because petrol products could really be that in different because we know that application of taxes or whatsoever add ups do really vary on each governance which do really sucks if you do live on a country which taxes are really that high which would really be applied.Cost of living here on our country is cheap but it do same goes on the wages that could gain here if you do have the work which it would really just breakeven and whats worst is that the goods and other products and services becomes even more expensive but the wages still remains which means that you would
really be fucked up if you wont really be able to find alternative income.

And that seems to be what's happening. although the prices here are quite cheap. but the rate of increase in prices due to inflation is not proportional to the amount of salary received because there is no increase in wages commensurate with the current increase in prices of goods. So now having a side job to earn extra income has become a trend here. enough to survive. but we certainly also need money to save and invest. because we also have to make plans for the future. The price of gasoline in Indonesia can be cheap because of assistance from the government, namely a subsidy program for the lower middle class. maybe if there is no subsidy program from the government then the price of gasoline and gas will be much more expensive.

[ChiBitCTy]

No offense or anything, but the fact that your German Shepard only is eating human food that is a burden expense wise..I mean you can really only blame yourself for that one.  I'm not saying dog food is cheap, and the good brands have certainly shot up with inflation, but it would certainly be more affordable than just a diet solely based in "human" food.

That being said, here in the United States we've had inflation as high as around 8-9% on average.  However thankfully inflation has started to fall of late.  Gas prices are around $3.25-3.50 per gallon (sorry I don't know what that translates to in liters), my gas and electric bills have skyrocket too but finally seem to be coming back down to earth a bit. 

FUCK YOU RUSSIA.  I know they aren't to blame for all of this, but they certainly are a big reason for it.  ( also no offense to Russians who oppose the war.  Just like how I despise the Chinese government, I don't despise all peoples there nor all Russians, I just hate your governments.  Which to be fair I hate my own government too).

[coinerer]

Living in my country is very expensive, a small family with three to four members will spend at least $300 per month. Where a person earns a maximum salary of 200 dollars, so if at least two people in a family are not adults and do not start earning, then that family lives very hard. Here chicken is about $3.5 a kg and beef is $7 a kg. and $0.6 kg of rice. And also the price of oil and gas is very high because of which all in all I need a lot of money to live in the country.  Expenditure is more than income here

[GiftedMAN]

Op,you should be grateful to have enough to eat and a whopping $50 to get chicken drumsticks for your dog lol. Here in my country, $50 is above the minimum wage of the citizens and things are too expensive too unless you decide to become too busy doing multiple works that's the only way out for survival and at the end of it all, cost of transportation, accomodation and feeding will take all the money from you. I think generally now the word is experiencing inflation and unemployment is also affecting people more and more.

[xSkylarx]

Living in my country is very expensive, a small family with three to four members will spend at least $300 per month. Where a person earns a maximum salary of 200 dollars, so if at least two people in a family are not adults and do not start earning, then that family lives very hard. Here chicken is about $3.5 a kg and beef is $7 a kg. and $0.6 kg of rice. And also the price of oil and gas is very high because of which all in all I need a lot of money to live in the country.  Expenditure is more than income here

I'm shocked as the kilo of rice is half in us. Most of the prices here are $1; for chicken, $4.10; for beef, $7.65; and for pork, $5.83. Our minimum wage here is $200, which is $9 to $10 per day. We are in a third-world country, so we are not shocked. Without budgeting your salary, it is difficult, which is why others are doing some online selling to make some extra money. I do have family now, and I am having difficulty budgeting our salary. How much more do those underpaid people make?

[coinerer]

Living in my country is very expensive, a small family with three to four members will spend at least $300 per month. Where a person earns a maximum salary of 200 dollars, so if at least two people in a family are not adults and do not start earning, then that family lives very hard. Here chicken is about $3.5 a kg and beef is $7 a kg. and $0.6 kg of rice. And also the price of oil and gas is very high because of which all in all I need a lot of money to live in the country.  Expenditure is more than income here

I'm shocked as the kilo of rice is half in us. Most of the prices here are $1; for chicken, $4.10; for beef, $7.65; and for pork, $5.83. Our minimum wage here is $200, which is $9 to $10 per day. We are in a third-world country, so we are not shocked. Without budgeting your salary, it is difficult, which is why others are doing some online selling to make some extra money. I do have family now, and I am having difficulty budgeting our salary. How much more do those underpaid people make?

I earn $200 from my job which is not enough to support my family of 8 members.  So I look for different jobs online to earn some extra money.  In this case this forum is helping me a lot to earn some good amount of money every month.  And all in all I am able to run the family now.  However, I am very worried about the future of commodity prices. On the other hand, those who are only dependent on job money are living their life more difficult from this moment.  On the other hand, the unemployment rate in my country is also very high