If you go back to my post then you would find me saying that I am happy with what I am getting. I know the post is long but please take time and read it completely. I am not complaining about anything. There is no point in complaining when you have accepted something. Also complaining on QL would not help a single peny rather one should complain in front of boss if he feels that he is not compensated properly. I know some asians complain about it and in my post I was trying to convey the reasons behind this. I was just adding my 2 cents. The higher cost of living does not necessarily means higher standard of living. Qatar is one example of it and in some cases western countries too where an average guy is paying too much for living but not getting the quality. It varies from case to case. An average individual is just surviving & he is mearly a part of money circulation process.