"America is a scam" stories by expat Americans trending on the internet

[Jingthing]

I've noticed a big youtube trend about this as well. 

Also popular are interview shock reaction videos asking foreigners on the street what they think about how much certain things cost in the U.S. such as ambulance rides.

Many of the facts cited are true but I think seasoned expats well understand that there are downsides too (and extra expenses) involved in living abroad.

But on balance, clearly for very many people, living abroad "trumps" staying at home.

 

17 America Is A Scam Stories From Expats

www.buzzfeed.com/dannicaramirez/america-is-a-scam-stories-by-expats-january

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17 "America Is A Scam" Stories From People Who've Lived In Other Countries

"We could have all of this in America. As a country, we're far wealthier. But all of our wealth is centered in a tiny sliver of people at the top, with the rest of us fighting over the crumbs."

 

In 2024, we featured a viral TikTok that compared the cost of living between the US and Australia, prompting the idea that "America is a scam." While many people were shocked by the numbers, those in the BuzzFeed Community who've moved to or from the US to another country knew about the differences all too well. Here are some of the most insightful "America is a scam stories" people shared: