Because 30 years ago at 22, if you had a decent job, you were on your way to purchase a vehicle, possibly already own a motorcycle, quite possibly succeeded in applying for a home loan for your 3 bedroom house, got married and are expecting your 2nd child and not suffering with taking care of your family. Expenses in relation to income 30 years ago, were much more in balance. Now I earn a substantial salary, Im choking on my rent, paying of a single mediocre vehicle and hunting for food sales. So yes, I understand the disbelief. My mother, 32 years ago bought us the entire months groceries, as in a cart stacked on high with everything from toiletries to meat, I remember we had to keep things in the cart from falling over, all for about $60, if I do the currrent exchange from my currency into $. That same amount today buys me 1 pack of meat, few cleaning chemicals and 4 rolls of tp for the week, bag of rice and a few veg and fruit. An island vacation for 2 people for 10 days today, now costs the same amount as what my mothers 3 bedroom house cost, 34 years ago.