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Alright it wasn't clear whether or not this was after tax. Makes sense!
I'm glad I could shed some light on it. I get mildly annoyed every time a non-Swiss European - only having heard of typical Swiss incomes and nothing else - acts as if we were super rich.
I mean we're doing ok, but our prices more than match the incomes.
Yeah I guess that's normal, because having more money means you'll want a bigger income and for people to afford paying high personell costs they'll have to sell products and services at higher prices.
You didn't look annoyed. Your comment seemed neutral in tone.
Anyhow, with that much money compared to the rest of the world you are kinda "rich"-ish (depending on who you ask). Sure, you probably don't own ten mansions and yachts, but you're able to afford things inside and outside your country which some other people might not be able to afford (unless the product is price adjusted like eg Steam games which from what I understand are more expensive in Switcherland).
When I say "I guess in some countries people have way too much money" I don't mean to insult the inhabitants directly, rather I'm pointing out - in a perhaps mildly provocative manner - the unequal distribution of wealth around the globe.
I see what you did there.