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olli_bombastico t1_iz1r7t1 wrote

Reply to comment by Effective_Hope_3071 in [OC] How my girlfriend spent her money in 2022 by Scuderia_Renault

Currencies other than dollars exist. 120 euros/month isn't unheard of in Europe.

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CoweringCowboy t1_iz22uvx wrote

Good point! 1200€ (I assume you meant 1200) is $1260. That 60$ makes a HUGE difference.

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olli_bombastico t1_iz24ma3 wrote

No, I meant 120 euros (as in 125 dollars) per month (as in a 30 day period).

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CoweringCowboy t1_iz254ru wrote

120 euros a month, converted to dollars & compared to the US poverty line (which is absurdly low) would be roughly 12% of the poverty line. I have trouble believing anyone could live on $1,500/yr in the US or the EU without significant familial or governmental help.

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olli_bombastico t1_iz26t2d wrote

  1. That's only food expense.
  2. You don't have to believe me and can check this thread. Maximum is about 200€ pppm.
  3. Why are you comparing US and Europe, which have significantly different costs of living?
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CoweringCowboy t1_iz283xl wrote

I thought you meant all expenses, not food. That’s my fault. Was comparing to US poverty line because the US has a defined numerical threshold- the EU does not.

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