The necessity of frugal living while earning twice the national average definitely says something fundamental about a country's economy. There are many countrie

The necessity of frugal living while earning twice the national average definitely says something fundamental about a country's economy. There are many countries in Europe where earning double the average salary will make one quickly accumulate wealth. Regarding the London fintech experience, you are right, it is comparable to Mountain View. The financial industry in London is a well known exception to the rule when it comes to salaries in the UK.