1 of 2All prices I listed in $ You don't need convert it to Euro. Gallon of gas in EU cost $6-$7 (4.61-5.38 Euro) In every currency it is twice more than in USA. The same with cars, jeans etc. For everything in Europe you have to work twice - three time longer than in USA. It's better life? You are joking probably. Can you buy Lexus in Sweden for average annual salary (after taxation).