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RE: Travel Pro Tip #20 : "Pay More Get Less Countries" "Pay Less Get More Countries" and Some Things to Consider. Part One
This is something I talk about frequently on my travels, though I've never used the word "over-developed". I kind of like it! In the US, I see people lamenting the low wages in "third-world" countries, without considering how far those wages can go. There are also so many other economic aspects to factor in, like inflation as you mentioned.
I'm in Morocco right now, just bought some lovely fresh-baked pastries from the ladies next door for 5 cents apiece that would easily go for $1.50 at a cafe back home. It's definitely hard to tangle out what's "fair" when there are such disparities that make me a wealthy person when I'm standing in one country as opposed to another.
You can't just buy from "the ladies next door" in the west - too many rules and laws. This is what helps make fresh food easier to find in these countries. Lucky you for Morocco. I'd love to go there somehow on this journey.
That's true! My boyfriend was just commenting how in the markets they hand food over from their hands to yours without any gloves or packaging - more money saved and less waste, but it would be considered unhygienic in the west. If you do make it to Morocco, we're finding Chefchaouen a calm and friendly place to stay for a while.
Nice! I've heard many good stories from that country. I do have to "get over it" when I buy my food sometimes. I'm not used to this, but I figure if everyone else lives though it , I will too. So far, so good.
Agree. I may actually be going there next summer/ fall
Thank you for the great comment and addition to this article. Looking forward to sharing part two with you. It's incredible just how crossing a border can change the price of an item by so much, and instantly put you into one financial class or another. For those "lamenting the low wages in "third-world" countries" No where is perfect, and every country has it's pros and cons.
You're 5 cent pastries remind me of so many things I've come across over the years. How about 12 cent fresh Colombian espresso in Colombia! That was a bargain! I certainly know what you mean and can relate. I'm very happy to learn about another fellow traveler here on Steemit! Have a great day! -Dan