900$ is rent for many ppl. It’s half a full time minimum wage job. In Quebec daycare is more like 150$/month, in Berlin 50$. That’s a huge difference. Btw, pa

900$ is rent for many ppl. It’s half a full time minimum wage job. In Quebec daycare is more like 150$/month, in Berlin 50$. That’s a huge difference. Btw, parental leave is another item that makes kids cheaper in social democratic countries. Thats paid leave on one hand (e.g. 12 months), or unpaid leave allowing you to return to your job after an extended absence (e.g. 36 months).