Mike, can you point me to some historical sources that explain your crazy taxes?

And, why not just topple the government? how much worse could things get in SA?

 

^No Zonda, or Eleanor in that list. You win, they lose

 

Just for you to have another look...

Here in Chile, some prices (converted to USD):

-Big Mac combo, Mcdonalds: $5,27

-Coca Cola (355ml can), supermarket: $0,8

-1 galon 93 (here is close to 97): $5,33

-Macbook Pro 13" Unibody, Apple: $1,600

-Ford Mustang GT (with some upgrades): from $38,000

-Porsche 997.1 Turbo: from $205,000

-BMW M3 SMG: from $124,000

-BMW M6: from $180,000

-MB C63 AMG: from $114,000

-Ferrari F430: from $280,000

 

Chile is expensive compared to the US, but then again, not as expensive as Norway

Here is what you'r list would look like in Norway:

-Big Mac combo, Mcdonalds: $ 13,1

-Coca Cola (355ml can), supermarket: $2,47

-1 galon 95 : $7.2

-Macbook Pro 13" Unibody, Apple: $ 1732

-Ford Mustang (used with some upgrades): $91 675
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-Porsche 997.1 Turbo Used: $255 742
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-BMW M3 from: $260.692
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-BMW M6 Used: $280.491
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-MB C63 AMG: from $114,000

-Ferrari F430 Used: $427.337
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Yes, we have new cars in Norway, but I couldn't find list prices for new cars..
And I had a hard time finding the price for a c63, so I left it out..

 

Well now I know that if I want a cheap big mac meal, I have to go to Chile! We have also reached a point where I must say "America, **** yea!".

 

Wtf so you guys must have an effective taxrate of like 80% or something?! That's outrageous. What do you get in return, completely free healthcare, education and the best roads in the world?

 

Damn, if there was an 80% tax rate here I would just go welfare and enjoy every day of my life without any responsibility. What's the point of working in a situation like that?

 

Surprisingly people live with it. Probably because most never experienced anything cheaper.
I also live in a country in Africa, where people pay about 44% more on the same goods than in the US. And the market prices on EVERYTHING there are based on the Euro market.
That's why i just laugh when people in the US cry about their little 2% tax increases.

 

Mike S....Damn I'd sell you my CGT for a TS friend discount at 900k.USD. You don't cave for that damn dealer pricing. FOB Seattle Dock

 

For the outrageous taxes we pay, we get free healthcare, free schools, university and some of the WORST roads in the world!

Luckily the average income in Norway is quite high, so even with aproximately 40% income tax, we still manage to survive!

It's always nice to go on vacation to cheaper countries though