it would not change the result this time, but these numbers lie a lot if you don’t factor in cost of living.
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brbposting@sh.itjust.works 6 months agoNot to downplay how horrible life can be anywhere for someone who’s not healthy, wealthy, and typical:
Different by a factor of 187.
More than fifteen years in South Sudan to equate a year income in the US.
umbrella@lemmy.ml 6 months ago
ThrowawayPermanente@sh.itjust.works 6 months ago
150 years*
brbposting@sh.itjust.works 6 months ago
Believe that’s yearly.
ThrowawayPermanente@sh.itjust.works 6 months ago
If the difference is a factor of 187 wouldn’t you need 187 years in South Dudan to equal a year’s income in the US? 187 / 12 is just over 15, but now you’re comparing years to months
brbposting@sh.itjust.works 6 months ago
Doh!! Bad math! Thanks, edited.
brbposting@sh.itjust.works 6 months ago
Think I meant 15 years in South Sudan = one month in USA