Marrying a wife is a major event in life. It is normal for people to attach importance to weddings, and it is acceptable to spend more on weddings. After all, not many people marry their wives once every three days. But if you add the cost of a wife such as a house and a car, the cost of a wife is not low. When Americans estimate the cost of marriage, they generally don't count or consider the factors of house and car, because having a house or not having a car is not the decisive factor for a couple to get married. They love each other and want to form a family. These material conditions were obtained by the young couple through their own efforts.
Former US President Bill Clinton and current Secretary of State Hillary Clinton's only daughter Chelsea, who is 30 years old, got married on July 3, 20 10. This wedding is called the wedding of the century, and it is estimated to cost 3 million US dollars. Mr. and Mrs. Clintons have only one daughter, so naturally they want to marry her. Although the wedding is expensive, the Clintons are willing to pay for their daughter. According to American media statistics, each American couple spends an average of more than $20,000 on the wedding. In contrast, Chelsea's spending is more than 100 times.
The average cost of an American wedding is $22,000.
When American men marry their wives and women marry their husbands, they don't care whether they are suitable or not, and they don't build a golden nest before marriage. Many young people rent houses as soon as they get married, and improve their living environment step by step with the increase of their income. However, Americans attach great importance to weddings, so they spend a lot on them. According to the statistical report of the American Wedding Association, Americans spend an average of $22,000 on weddings, and Americans spend an average of $72 billion on weddings every year. The average annual income of American families is $50,000, and the wedding cost is $20,000, accounting for 40% of the income, which is not bad. Even so, some Americans think it is not worth spending so much money on weddings. A wedding can buy a car and a house down payment. Why not spend money on real things? The average annual income of a family in China is 50,000-60,000 yuan. If the cost of a wedding exceeds100000, it is almost twice the income. This kind of expenditure is not low.
The average American wedding expenses mainly include $500 for the venue and host of the wedding in the church, $2,500 for the wedding venue, $4,000 for the dinner of 100, $2,000 for the wedding photos, $750 for the band 1500, $750 for the wedding flowers, $500 for the wedding cake and $5,000 for the wedding ring. Of course, the wedding scene is big or small, and the cost can be more or less. The wedding expenses of rich people vary, ranging from millions to tens of millions of dollars.
Specifically, Americans spend most of their wedding expenses on wedding ceremony venues, accounting for about 28.3% of the total expenditure. There is also a high proportion of the cost, that is, the consultation fee for marriage, which accounts for about 15% of the wedding fee. Wedding ring expenses account for 1 1.5%, wedding photography accounts for 6.6%, bride's wedding dress accounts for 6. 1%, groom's clothing accounts for 0.8%, band performance accounts for 5.2%, wedding flowers account for 4.6%, wedding banquet accounts for 4.2%, and wedding car accounts for 0.9.
Even if it is an important event in life such as a wedding, it is very simple for Americans to eat. 38% wedding banquets are buffet dinners, 34% weddings are more formal banquets, and 28% weddings only provide cakes, biscuits and drinks.
Young people need to have a certain economic foundation to get married. Of course, it's no problem to get married with low income, and you can live with frugality. The average annual income of married men and women in the United States is $60,000, and 80% of brides have jobs. Nowadays, more and more young people are popular with low-cost weddings, with hundreds of thousands of weddings.
Men and women must have contact time before marriage. The average contact time between men and women before marriage in the United States is 16 months, which is a little over a year. It seems that people who want to get married are a little anxious. However, among the married men and women in the United States every year, 69% of the bride and groom have known each other for at least three years before marriage (knowing does not mean communicating). In the process of communication, both men and women will spend money on their married life. Among them, men and women who are dating and ready to get married in the United States spend $4 billion on furniture, $3 billion on household items and $400 million on pots, plates and other tableware. Most of these expenses are paid by both men and women. Do you want to make a living? Of course, you have to work together. I can't be a wife then, and I have to ask my husband for salary to do some housework. 64% of brides and grooms live together before marriage. 60% of American brides will change their husbands' surnames after marriage.
Japan: Young people seldom buy houses and get married.
In Japan, the problems of "high housing prices" and "difficulty in buying a house" are also problems that people struggle with. As in China, in a city with many high-rise buildings, buying a suite and a home is an unattainable thing for many people all their lives. However, Yao Yuan said, "It's far less terrible than at home". The house has not brought too much anxiety and pressure to the Japanese people. Japanese young people rarely have the idea of buying a house and getting married, mostly renting a house. Most of them are middle-aged people in their thirties and forties with families and stable jobs.
London: Although the house price is high, the house is not a prerequisite for love.
A good 60-70㎡ small apartment in the first and second districts of central London will cost about 400,000-500,000 pounds, and the third and fourth districts farther away will cost 200,000-300,000 pounds. So young people who have just graduated turn to the periphery if they want to buy a house. London is a city with multiple cultures and values, and a house is not a prerequisite for love.
Jordan: hedonism, no one is a house slave.
For China people, Jordan is a mysterious country, and their attitude towards houses surprises China people. Let's just say, Jordan, no one is a house slave. Rich people don't need loans to buy a house at all; Ordinary people do not even consider buying a house. The government has built a large number of public rental housing. In Jordan, the rent for an apartment is about 1 1,000-11,500 RMB, which often only accounts for 5% of the family income! Therefore, they have a lot of money to spend. Who calls this a country that advocates entertainment? As for the "real estate speculation" that China people are keen on and good at, Jordanians don't seem to have this awareness. After all, before the Gulf War, the housing unit price was about 6,000 yuan, and now it is only about12,000 yuan. It took 20 years for the house price to double. What is the investment potential?
Singapore: Consider buying a house after marriage.
In Singapore, many young Singaporeans like to live with their parents before they get married and reach the age. And it is a symbol of respect for the elderly and filial piety, and no one feels ashamed. The government will also renovate and build more apartments according to the actual needs of residents. Buying a house is quite cheap and cost-effective. 20% of each Singaporean's monthly salary after work is used as provident fund, and the government subsidizes the same amount for future mortgage repayment. It can be said that most people are likely to consider buying a house after marriage, and it is quite easy for young couples to buy a house. For example, in order to crack down on speculation, the Singapore government has introduced many policies to cool the property market, so many Singaporeans may not be able to own their own property although they want to. For example, if Singaporeans were single at that time, they could only apply for an apartment over the age of 35; Married people over the age of 22 can apply for an apartment, so many young Singaporean boys will not say "Will you marry me" when they propose, but "Let's apply for an apartment together".
Canada: Young people enjoy the "moonlight" life
In fact, according to Canada's national conditions, it is relatively easy to buy a house as long as the job is stable. However, there are still many people who choose to rent, especially young people. They live a "moonlight" life, pay attention to enjoyment and freedom, and will not be bothered by the house at all. There is no cultural custom of buying a house and getting married, and there is no "mother-in-law's rigid requirement". On the other hand, many homeowners are also willing to rent their own houses, because the rent is high, and the rent of houses can be counted as depreciation expenses and maintenance fees to offset taxes. Zhang Lan rents out the top floor of the house and collects more than 5000 yuan every month.