Seems about 8 to 10 times difference in price depending on size and brand of beer and cigarettes you buy. $1 buys that much because it takes a whole hour to make a dollar . After 1 hour of working minimum wage in America you should be able to purchase the same two items for around the same price when you account for the exchange rate!
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Hi, interesting! I just heard from someone in Los Angeles, they said, minimum wage is $10 an hour now as of Jan.1. So, after Social Insecurity, Federal Taxes(theft), State Taxes (theft), and?? I am guessing people have half or less, about $5. Not sure how much cigs are in LA, but I am guessing around $5. So, it is close for sure!
It's very similar in ways! Very interesting to look at a little closer. I wonder how much difference gas prices are relative to minimum wage and geographic location. Great post @vegankimchi