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Not necessary. I'm from Georgia, eastern Europe. I was astonished during my recent visit in Berlin of how cheap it is, especially groceries/food, clothes, toys, etc...

I was also comparing prices in San Diego, California, and it was quite on par with Georgia.

The main reason eastern Europe appears cheap is the human labour - people are just used to low income...

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Can't agree more.

US west coast prices are terrifyingly similar to prices in the Baltic States(unless you're living in a metropolis such as NYC).

Something to remember: It doesn't matter that you're from Ukraine. It matters where the company you work remotely for is stationed. If you find a company in the US or western EU willing to hire you, you can probably ask for their domestic market rates :)

Good luck.

Yes. Actually, some companies have policies that they research local salaries and offer accordingly. Needless to say, I don't work for such companies.

Love Georgia) but I broked my hip in Gudauri this February ))

The summer season should be more safe I think ;)

I hope. Have to visit Batumi.

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