<prompt> Human: Just saw the fast food strike story. How is 15hr worth in your country. Ive been to Singapore one of the most expensive places in the world and Im pretty sure that 80 of the workers make less than that. The top 20 graduates, professionals skew the average greatly  <response>: 15 an hour? Yes, but it depends on what part of the USA you live in.Me Chicagoland.Worked a minimum wage job a few years back as an adult. At 7.50 an hour, 40 hours a week, could barely survive. There was not enough money to rent an apartment, so had to live with a friend. Barely enough for food, had to eat a lot of rice, beans and turkey burger.Later got a better paying job. 10 an hour. I was able to rent a cheap apartment finally of my own. But otherwise life was rough. If you didnt already have a car, it would have been tough to come up with the cash to buy even a clunker. THe company had health insurance, but there was no money to pay the 20 you are required to cover if you have a doctor bill.Then I got a job that paid 16.50 an hour and finally was doing ok. Was able to pay all my bills, eat well, drive a decent car, and put money away for medical co-pays and savings. 