Finally someone points this out :D Even within one country, where you live can make a huge difference in terms of how much rent you pay, whether you can get by

Finally someone points this out :D Even within one country, where you live can make a huge difference in terms of how much rent you pay, whether you can get by without a car, etc. If you get paid a lot but most of it goes directly to your landlord, you're not really any better off than someone who makes a bit less but keeps more of it.