Like the title says. I live in one of the top 5 countries with the highest costs of living and as a local, I barely survive and I can’t find a new job.
I barely make over $32,000 in my local currency, more than others which I’m grateful for. The average cost of renting a one bedroom apartment is around $1,500 which is more than I can afford and the cost of a house here with only ONE bedroom can be an average of 300,000.
The funniest part? I work for a multimillion dollar company with offices in many countries and I live at home and probably will be indefinitely.
I’ve not included further detail to protect my identity but I, a local, can barely afford to survive in my own country. My heart goes out to all of you in similar situations, facing a global problem that needs to be changed.