Costs of living is not the same, you cannot compare the totals, it is better to compare the rise amount (in wages vs inflation). That was the point of the thread, right?
Come on, he died at 33 and was propably at least charismatic... Now find a palestinian that looks as this and you are good (that's the tricky part, but not impossible).
We live to learn, to learn you must suffer. Buddah lived in a palace without knowing illness, old age and death and only when he discovered them went into a path of suffering and learning until he became enlightened. Plus ultimately if you have the right mindset any life can be the perfect life for your soul.
A boneR, they forgot the R