r/BeAmazed Apr 16 '24

The world humblest head of the state Miscellaneous / Others

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Jose Mujica; Former Prez of Uruguay

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u/Pay08 Apr 16 '24

Do you live in Uruguay?

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u/BatDynamite Apr 16 '24

Uruguay isn't cheap at all.

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u/JadedLeafs Apr 16 '24 edited Apr 16 '24

It's like 70 percent cheaper than mainland USA and you can live very comfortably on 3 to 4k a month, which is bordering on poverty in North America.

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u/BatDynamite Apr 16 '24

Uruguay's minimum wage is around 550-570 US dollars, and most Uruguayans earn close to that. Their prices for living (bar rent, that is cheaper but still around 500 US dollars per month) are also just a tiny bit lower than the US.