What Russians spend in the first months of their life in the USA: the experience of an immigrant
'24.11.2020'
Source: Made in USA on Yandex Zen
Many Russians who have just arrived in America are quickly squandering their savings. And they spend on about the same thing, says the author Made in USA on Yandex.Zen.
Clothes and equipment
Going into an American clothing store, you can be surprised at the prices. Those same Nike sneakers can cost as little as 20 bucks. Jeans, shirts, jackets and other wardrobe items from renowned manufacturers are all very cheap. Well, women will be surprised at how inexpensively you can buy branded handbags from new collections.
All this in Russia is much more expensive, as it is sold with a very serious markup. And since local salaries are incomparable with American ones, it is clear that for them it is not at all something elite, and is bought in huge quantities. But ours are gaining so many clothes and shoes that all this then simply lies idle. This also applies to technology, which is also cheaper in America. But at least we use the technique, unlike the eighth pair of sneakers.
Cars
Another must-buy for all of ours in America. It is explained by the fact that any Russian is known to like fast driving. And also because cars are cheaper in America than in the rest of the world. It is not surprising that the conventional Ilya from Penza, who has dreamed all his life of a black Mustang or a yellow Camaro, “like in Transformers,” first of all watches ads, or even takes the car from the passenger compartment. Nor does he always need her.
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Кредиты
Affordable loans and especially credit cards are a real scourge, as ours take them in large quantities, spending much more and buying a lot of all sorts of nonsense. It is obvious that America is the world center of consumption, but if the locals are gradually weaning from this habit, then it still has a strong influence on us. Add discounts and promotions here, and you will understand that it is very difficult to refrain from spending.
However, there is still a plus in this - a credit history appears, without which there is nowhere in the States.
Original column published on the blog. Made in USA on Yandex.Zen.
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