RE: C8 Corvette Stringray convertible breaks cover
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If you're going to examine costs of living...
It's worth mentioning the first two thoughts -- imo -- that most Americans have when they first visit Europe:
. . . 1. "How beautiful, this inheritance of magnificent buildings and grand public places."
. . . 2. "Holy s***! Did you see those prices? How does anybody afford to live here?"
The OECD says that a UK household has a net-adjusted disposable income that is 64 percent of that in the US.
Regarding income, the OECD assigns the US a value of 9 points (of a total 10 possible); the UK earns a 6. On health, the US is ranked at 8.9 points and the UK at 7.7.
Full details here:
http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/
unsprung said:
The OECD says that a UK household has a net-adjusted disposable income that is 64 percent of that in the US.
Regarding income, the OECD assigns the US a value of 9 points (of a total 10 possible); the UK earns a 6. On health, the US is ranked at 8.9 points and the UK at 7.7.
Full details here:
http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/
This reflects exactly my experience of living and working in both countries for a number of years.Regarding income, the OECD assigns the US a value of 9 points (of a total 10 possible); the UK earns a 6. On health, the US is ranked at 8.9 points and the UK at 7.7.
Full details here:
http://www.oecdbetterlifeindex.org/
It's not just the higher salary, lower taxes, etc. Rents are cheaper, houses are cheaper, food, petrol, restaurants, clothes, electronics, etc.
So when it comes to that $60,000 Vette, it is a much more attainable proportion for someone in the US.
Even if you could get the same car for £60,000 in the UK (which you can't because of taxes, and we will get more standard options), it is much more of a stretch financially for the same average someone based in the UK.
z06tim said:
Even if you could get the same car for £60,000 in the UK (which you can't because of taxes, and we will get more standard options), it is much more of a stretch financially for the same average someone based in the UK.
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