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In reply to the discussion: Do Americans Know What a Massive Ripoff American Life Really Is? [View all]Old Crank
(3,563 posts)This needs to be said. I can quibble with some of the numbers for costs US v Europe. I live in Munich. rents there are closer to the US average. I don't know where he got the utility numbers for monthly power costs.
My US place is about $150 to PG+E for electric and gas (average for year) Of course water/sewer/garbage in another $120. Then there is the nebenkosten (our share of the apartment costs added tot he rent every month)
I do pay for my health insurance at a lower rate based on income. But there aren't any extra charges to show up for an appointment. Some small charges for some prescriptions. The medical in the US is a hot mess. Many people are hanging on to jobs in fear of being turned out before they hit 65 and Medicare age.
But it does lead to much more stress living in the US compared to Germany.