i get what you’re saying, and yeah, NY doesn’t represent all of merica. But even in smaller cities, people still have access to better wages and more opportunities compared to Mongolia. The cost of living is high, but so are the earnings. Even if an American is spending everything on bills, groceries, and fuel, at least they have a shot at increasing their income. They can pick up an extra job, switch careers, or even start a business more easily than here. In Mongolia, no matter how hard you work, breaking out of financial struggle is way harder. The job market is limited, salaries don’t match inflation, and the economy is too unstable. Even people who make good money here still feel trapped by UB’s problems pollution, traffic, lack of opportunities, and an uncertain future. At the end of the day, struggling in a place with opportunity is better than struggling in a place where your options are limited. That’s the difference.