I’ve been wondering how consulting income compares in different corners of the world. In the US a consultant is able to afford a relatively lux lifestyle. But what about in the EU, HK, Mex City, etc?

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EU consultants have actual work life balance

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I really hope you get some relief soon

Wages for consulting much higher in Germany 🇩🇪

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Although important factors, for this particular question I’m not interested in WLB or net income, i am interested in “relative” income. I guess a different way to ask what I’m looking for is by example. In Chicago if you are a Consultant you can afford to live in a sexy new construction building, go on a few nice vacations each year, go to nice restaurants whenever you feel like it and still save a healthy amount. Can you afford the same “relative luxuries” while consulting in other countries?

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Impossible in London

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Very possible when I was in Singapore. Never really thought about how much I was spending vs saving but ended up saving quite a bit without even trying.

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In UK it’s the same multiple of average wages, but average wages are much lower in UK than USA.

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