I remember that back in 1990 or so, here in Estonia, which was becoming independent from Soviet Union, my parents (a doctor and a historian) made about $20 per

I remember that back in 1990 or so, here in Estonia, which was becoming independent from Soviet Union, my parents (a doctor and a historian) made about $20 per month in Western currency. That bought yo plenty of food and local produce, or anything locally made. Something imported was still just as much as it was in Western countries. Today the average monthly salary is about $1200.