I live in one of those countries and it is as you say, and more, really. Most PS5 games cost upwards of $80. This wouldn't be a problem if we were like Germany,

I live in one of those countries and it is as you say, and more, really. Most PS5 games cost upwards of $80. This wouldn't be a problem if we were like Germany, however with minimum wage closer to ~380 euro, and I get paid around 450, it takes a toll. But that's just for games, gas prices rose exponentially as well as price of used vehicles. The EU also imposed these emission regulations and now our vehicles will be banned from entering specific places unless it has a higher emission standard, which does not correspond to the EURO numbering. This forces you to look for newer cars, which are either more expensive or not as big to fit your needs. Even I will be buying a not so cheap car that is 2008 model, rather than say 2014.