I read your blogs and have travelled to the USA for over 6 weeks, had a blast in Las Vegas at the Bellagio staying in penthouse suites there.. awesome town that never sleeps, plus other good stops also..

For me reading some blogs of yours and comparisons to when l chatted to the workers in the USA, you didn't mention about the very low minimum wages they have at 4 us per hour nor that medical treatment costs what l found out when there.. plus crime statistics that can be researched online..
Trust me l am not knocking anything with the USA as , l shall return there for holidays and see old friends there again soon..
Yes you are correct with the food amounts as loved the shopping there when can find the buy one get one free, plus the extra cent to upgrade at McDonald's when l was there..
and enjoy Costco here in Australia huge amounts for less money..
But l can agree that wages in USA & Australia vary same to being in Ukraine while l was there..
l was shocked to be able to buy a bottle of vodka for 3 Australian dollars and here it's 20..
But it seems that cost of living in any country is matched by the country's economy..

Yet am lucky we don't have to tip here as minimum wages are a lot higher and free medical attention..

And don't get stuck in freezing cold winters , but beautiful summers with an abundance of beaches..

Enjoy seeing your blogs, when l come on here..