I'm a simple emigrant and I arrived with an unpopular opinion

Germany is relatively cheap. Let's be clear from the start: firstly, this is my opinion, and secondly, I’m not talking about a luxury life. That kind of thing will immediately boost the 'average cost of living' by leaps. But everything that concerns ordinary life for an ordinary person is quite cheap. Of course, Germany is very diverse, but I live and write about one of the most expensive cities. With an average salary of €4300 before tax (about €2700 net for singles), when you compare with other countries, prices here are much more comfortable. For example, food in supermarkets is as affordable as can be and still pretty good. Tech is also fairly cheap here. Furniture and everything else for setting up a home — IKEA or even free from the streets, eBay or similar groups on Facebook and Telegram. Yes, in this case you have to spend time, but that’s normal. Free events also exist. Of what is considered expensive: a single-ride ticket is really expensive at €3.80, but a travel pass across Germany for €60 a month is wonderful. Renting an apartment — well, if you want in the best district of a financial city — is indeed expensive, but if you step out of this bubble, there are options for every wallet. That’s the reality wherever demand greatly exceeds supply. There are items that truly are expensive: anything related to travel, restaurants, slightly higher quality or special products, luxury furniture and anything made to order. Well, who said it has to be cheap? Here the price distribution seems more logical; that doesn’t mean I always like it. It’s great when there is a chance to fly for pennies, but that’s not a basic necessity for most. And compared with other countries, you notice that Germany, despite its overall expense, is cheaper than many countries. In expensive countries like the United Kingdom, France, the USA, Belgium, etc., at least salaries are comparable. But in Spain, Italy, Turkey, Russia, etc., prices at average earnings are much lower than here. And what do you think about this, and how do you feel about the standard of living where you live? It’s also interesting how these feelings change with the arrival of a family and children, or perhaps other priorities. Tell me in the comments! #money