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Originally posted by TheWhiteKnight
# 24
I do think.
We are being enslaved.
It's just the beginning, wait for it.
Too much to contemplate atm.
Glad you're back.
Originally posted by Hefficide
reply to post by JameSimon
I live in the US - in an area that is probably a bit cheaper than most other metropolitan regions here. As it happens, the house I live in is paid for - so I will include "rent" below as what the next door neighbors pay per month to rent a comparable house.
Rent $1,200
Electricity $300 - 400
Water $30-40
Cable and Internet $110
Gas $100 - summer $400 - 500 winter.
Food $250 month ( one person )
The area I live in has no public transportation - so a car is a must have item here. A cheap car payment would be in the $200 - $300 range and mandatory insurance would be about $125 for a person with a good driving record.
By way of comparison the minimum wage here is roughly $966.66 a month ( for full time if one is lucky enough to find full time work ) and the taxes would run anywhere from 10 to 30% - depending upon gender and number of dependents.
In other words... Yes, we in the US are sorta screwed right now.
Originally posted by Hefficide
reply to post by JameSimon
Rent $1,200
Electricity $300 - 400
Water $30-40
Cable and Internet $110
Gas $100 - summer $400 - 500 winter.
Food $250 month ( one person )
The area I live in has no public transportation - so a car is a must have item here. A cheap car payment would be in the $200 - $300 range and mandatory insurance would be about $125 for a person with a good driving record.
By way of comparison the minimum wage here is roughly $966.66 a month ( for full time if one is lucky enough to find full time work ) and the taxes would run anywhere from 10 to 30% - depending upon gender and number of dependents.