Is there hope for those of us who want to start a family?
Colombian woman here,
A few days ago, I stayed at an Airbnb on the outskirts of my city. A French girl was staying at the same place, and we talked about prices in the area. She told me that many things (such as goods and services) were more expensive here than in France itself.
It felt like a punch in the gut.
What will become of us?
I recently reviewed some articles (you can find them at the end of this post) from last year that summarize the approximate amount today’s parents might spend on a child, and I was devastated. The prices are in COP, but they range from $435,332 to $715,432,520.
A third-world country with first-world prices—and even in first-world countries, prices are just as high relative to the cost of living and wages. Europeans and Americans can't afford houses or rent. Housing prices are no different here than in the rest of the world.
I’m concerned, and I want to know what you think beyond simply agreeing with me. What factors am I not considering, and where do you see hope for possible change or improvement in this situation?
https://www.eltiempo.com/genplay/cuanto-cuesta-tener-un-hijo-en-colombia-3474803