I live in a tiny 75-year-old granny cottage, drive a 17-year-old truck, wear 10-year-old clothes, never eat out, and never travel anywhere.
Chuckling at the downvotes, treatlers mad at your simple living I guess
Turning off that feature sure was among the better choices when it comes to my social media use and mental well-being. Knowing Lemmy, it’s probably my choice of transportation.
Really? I would have guessed jealousy, like a petty “tHeY hAvE iT EaSy” or something else small-minded. Either way, kudos!
Are you living alone? That’s the only way I can make those numbers add up. I’ve got a similar lifestyle but repairs/food/dependants mean I need a significantly higher income to break even AND save for retirement.
I’d be living even cheaper than this if I was living alone. My average monthly expenses for the past 3 years have been 2989.22€ including retirement investments.
okay. €. Here’s the catch. ask the americans what they pay for health insurance and childcare…
Why do I need to ask that? I know it’s expensive.
Why do I need to ask that? I know it’s expensive.
Because what you’re stating about your budget doesn’t take into consideration the social safety you’re leveraging that americans have to allocate additional budget for (or risk the consequences).
This isn’t a competition
Have you tried cutting back on avocado toast?
I wasn’t complaining
Well then you’re too perfect for this world. [a compliment few will ever deserve]
I’ve lived that life and it’s fucking awesome. Congrats at winning. I hope I can join you soon.
