It's all relative to expectations. Habits can make a big difference. Participatory culture (making music, church, extended family and friend group socializing)

It's all relative to expectations. Habits can make a big difference. Participatory culture (making music, church, extended family and friend group socializing) don't need to cost much money. Consumer culture (streaming, concerts) costs more, plus you are now expected to pay $$$ for communication technology. People can make other people happy without much money, that's my point.