Some Americans call us ‘Europoor’ - but there are seven ways we’re exceedingly rich
Our US friends may pity Europeans for our low salaries, high taxes and dependence on public transport – but they’re forgetting the really important stuff …
TL;DR
- US post-pandemic GDP growth is more than double that of the eurozone.
- US average salary, adjusted for cost of essentials, is higher than in the UK, Germany, and France.
- The US tech sector is experiencing powerful growth, fueled by AI.
- GDP is an inadequate measure of quality of life, with US mortality rates higher and life expectancy lower than in Europe.
- Europe offers advantages in cheese variety and taste, widespread bicycle use, numerous saints, safer food, unique historical rulers, characterful teeth, and disturbing folklore.
- NHS nurse's starting salary in the UK is significantly lower than a junior nurse's six-figure salary in the US.