• Socialism_Everyday@reddthat.com
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    3 days ago

    When you can get a fucking delicious and nutritious bowl of noodles and vegetables for 5 yuan or a metro/bus ride for 3 yuan in the USA let me know.

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      3 days ago

      Yeah, people always seem to forget that it’s about what you can purchase, not the $ amount. Similar to living in a city vs a rural area, the cost of food/housing varies widely even in the same country.