1美元（$1）在世界各地能買到什麼？：英語精讀講義

The more frugal travelers among us might be pleased to know that there are pockets of the world 慣用語

我們當中比較節儉的旅行者可能會很高興知道，世界上有些地方

where a few weeks of luxury can come at a fairly moderate price. 片語搭配

只需相當適中的價格就能享受幾週的奢華。

According to a 2017 cost of living survey, 講解

根據2017年的一項生活成本調查，

if you want to live large and spend very little, 慣用語

如果你想大手大腳地生活，卻花很少的錢，

you might head over to India. 片語動詞

你或許可以去印度看看。

On the other hand, 表達脈絡

另一方面，

the budget-minded traveler should probably give Switzerland or Norway a wide berth. 慣用語

精打細算的旅行者可能應該對瑞士或挪威敬而遠之。

Fast food lovers might also check out the Big Mac Index, 講解

速食愛好者也可以看看大麥克指數，

an informal way to compare the purchasing power parity of a country. 用詞

這是一種比較國家購買力平價的非正式方法。

Switzerland has the most expensive Big Mac in the world at $6.59

瑞士擁有世界上最貴的大麥克，售價為6.59美元，

while Ukrainians can enjoy the cheapest at a $1.57.

而烏克蘭人則能以1.57美元的最便宜價格享受。

Today we'll be looking at the cost of things.

今天我們要探討的是物價。

In this episode of The Infographic Show,

在這一期的 The Infographic Show 中，

what a dollar gets you around the world.

我們將帶你了解一美元在世界各地能買到什麼。

Don't forget to subscribe and click the bell button

別忘了訂閱並點擊小鈴鐺按鈕，

so that you can be part of our notification squad.

這樣你就能成為我們通知小分隊的一員。

While McDonald's fans might be disappointed that nowhere on Earth sells a Big Mac for a buck,

雖然麥當勞的粉絲可能會感到失望，因為地球上沒有任何地方賣一美元的大麥克，

aficionados of ice cream are in for a treat if they visit Croatia. 慣用語

但如果去克羅埃西亞，冰淇淋愛好者就有福了。

In 2016,

在2016年，

the country's Ledo Hashtag ice cream won the gold medal

該國的 Ledo Hashtag 冰淇淋贏得了金牌

at the International Ice Cream Consortium

在國際冰淇淋聯盟大會上

held in Barcelona.

該大會於巴塞隆納舉行。

One large scoop of this champion Bon Bouche will set you back exactly $1. 片語動詞

一大大匙這款冠軍佳餚剛好花費1美元。

Croatians earn on average just over $800 a month,

克羅埃西亞人的平均月收入剛過800美元，

which is very low for a developed nation.

對於一個已開發國家來說這是非常低的。

According to the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe,

根據聯合國歐洲經濟委員會的數據，

the Swiss are the highest earners in the world

瑞士人是世界上收入最高的群體

with an average monthly full-time gross salary of $7,396. 用詞

平均全職月薪總額為7396美元。

We know eating at McDonald's in this country is relatively expensive,

我們知道在這個國家吃麥當勞相對較貴，

but what can a Swiss resident get for a dollar?

但一個瑞士居民用一美元能買到什麼呢？

Not much,

沒多少，

according to Swiss online grocery stores.

根據瑞士線上雜貨店的數據。

After searching high and low, 慣用語

在到處尋覓之後，

we found that Swiss dogs can eat well for a buck

我們發現瑞士的狗狗一美元也能吃得很好

with a small can of beef and lamb-flavored Turine Adult K9 Cuisine costing a fraction under $1 US. 片語搭配

一小罐牛肉和羊肉口味的 Turine Adult K9 Cuisine 狗糧不到1美元。

In 2016,

在2016年，

Australia was ranked as the most expensive place to live in the world

澳洲被評為世界上生活成本最高的地方

if you want to have what was called low-level midweek fun.

如果你想享受所謂的低水準週間樂趣的話。

Well,

好吧，

at least wine is cheap over there.

至少那裡的葡萄酒很便宜。

The BBC once reported that wine was cheaper than water in Australia,

BBC曾報導過在澳洲葡萄酒比水還便宜，

while in 2017,

而在2017年，

cheaper wines at Melbourne's Preston Market

據報導，墨爾本普雷斯頓市場較便宜的葡萄酒

was reported to be selling a bottle of white wine for under $1 US.

一瓶白葡萄酒的售價不到1美元。

Australia is also the land of cheap sausage rolls,

澳洲也是廉價香腸捲的國度，

where an Aussie can enjoy a Woolworths Snowy River sausage roll for just a buck.

在那裡，一個澳洲人只需一美元就能享用一個 Woolworths Snowy River 香腸捲。

The average monthly wage in Australia is one of the highest in the world

澳洲的平均月薪是世界上最高的之一

at around $5,000 per month.

大約每月5000美元。

Australians earn on average a little more than Americans.

澳洲人的平均收入比美國人稍高一些。

The US Bureau of Labor Statistics reported in 2016,

美國勞工統計局在2016年報告稱，

the average wage for an American worker

美國工人的平均工資

was $3,679 per month for a 40-hour work week.

每週工作40小時的月薪為3679美元。

What can Americans get for one of their own dollars?

美國人用他們自己的一美元能買到什麼？

According to one website,

根據一個網站，

US bargain-hunting citizens can buy plenty of nice things for a dollar.

喜歡尋找特價商品的美國公民用一美元可以買到很多好東西。

In 2017,

在2017年，

if Americans looked hard enough,

如果美國人仔細尋找，

for a buck they can buy a pair of earrings,

花一美元他們可以買到一副耳環、

a city-to-city trip with Megabus,

一趟 Megabus 的跨城旅行、

perfumes on eBay,

eBay上的香水，

and a pregnancy test kit among many more items that were listed.

以及列出許多其他物品中的驗孕棒。

Heading over to the Far East in Hong Kong,

前往遠東的香港，

one slice of plastic-wrapped crustless bread costs a dollar.

一片塑膠包裝的去邊吐司要花一美元。

Hong Kong is notoriously expensive

香港以生活成本高昂而聞名

and its average salary of around $3,500 a month isn't spectacular.

其平均每月約3500美元的薪水並不驚豔。

A lack of space is one reason for the high cost of living in Hong Kong. 文法

空間匱乏是香港生活成本高昂的原因之一。

In June of this year,

在今年六月，

a car parking spot was sold for a staggering $664,000.

一個停車位以令人震驚的66.4萬美元售出。

The good news is you can take the trip across and back

好消息是你可以搭船往返

from the main island

從主島出發

and see that famous view of the city's skyscrapers.

並欣賞這座城市摩天大樓的著名景觀。

A return journey with Star Ferry will cost you a little less than $1 US.

搭乘天星小輪往返一趟只需不到1美元。

Sticking to the magical East,

繼續留在神奇的東方，

let's have a look at Thailand,

讓我們來看看泰國，

a country renowned for beautiful beaches suited to budgeting backpackers. 片語搭配

這個以美麗的海灘聞名、適合精打細算的背包客的國家。

According to a poll,

根據一項民調，

the average salary in Thailand is around $1,205 per month,

泰國的平均月薪約為1205美元，

and while wages can be high in the capital of Bangkok,

雖然首都曼谷的工資可能很高，

the cost of living in Thailand for the most part is low 片語搭配

但在泰國，大多數地區的生活成本很低

because much of the population earns a meager income. 用詞

因為大部分人口的收入微薄。

For this reason, 表達脈絡

出於這個原因，

Thailand's famed cuisine can come at little cost

泰國著名的美食可能花費很少

with a bowl of noodles or a rice dish available from a street stall at around $1.

街邊攤上一碗麵條或一份米飯大約只需1美元。

Drinking water is usually free.

飲用水通常是免費的。

This is vital

這至關重要

as low-wage earners such as construction workers from neighboring Burma

因為來自鄰國緬甸的建築工人等低薪收入者

are often paid less than $10

經常獲得不到10美元的報酬

for an entire day's work in the hot sun.

為了在烈日下一整天的工作。

Cheap staples are a necessity in many developing nations.

在許多開發中國家，廉價主食是必需品。

If you want a loaf of bread for $1,

如果你想要1美元一條的麵包，

head to Iraq, Yemen, and Zimbabwe.

可以去伊拉克、葉門和辛巴威。

Gambia has the cheapest bread at just 17 cents a loaf on average.

甘比亞擁有最便宜的麵包，平均每條只需17美分。

You can also buy a little over 2 lb of potatoes in Gambia

在甘比亞，你還可以買到2磅多一點的馬鈴薯

for just under $1.

只需不到1美元。

Eggs are also something in the diet of most global citizens.

雞蛋也是大多數全球公民飲食中的一部分。

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics,

根據美國勞工統計局的數據，

1 dozen eggs in 2016 were sold at a global average of $1.46.

2016年，全球一打雞蛋的平均售價為1.46美元。

If you want a dozen eggs for a dollar,

如果你想用一美元買一打雞蛋，

head to Pakistan.

可以去巴基斯坦。

Pakistanis earn a little above $125 a month on average,

巴基斯坦人平均月收入略高於125美元，

so things need to be cheap.

所以東西必須便宜。

In Pakistan,

在巴基斯坦，

you can also buy 2.2 lb of rice for just over a buck,

你還可以用剛過一美元的錢買到2.2磅白米，

or for the same amount,

或者用同樣的錢，

take five trips on local buses.

搭乘五次當地公車。

As for beer to go with your eggs and bread, 表達脈絡

至於與雞蛋和麵包搭配的啤酒，

according to a database of world beer prices,

根據世界啤酒價格資料庫，

there are many countries where the amber nectar is less than $1 per bottle. 慣用語

在許多國家，這種琥珀色甘露每瓶不到1美元。

But a lot depends on where you buy it, 文法

但這在很大程度上取決於你在哪裡買，

i.e. bar or store.

即酒吧或商店。

In terms of the overall price of beer, 表達脈絡

就啤酒的整體價格而言，

the cheapest place is the capital city of Slovakia,

最便宜的地方是斯洛伐克首都，

Bratislava,

布拉提斯拉瓦，

at just over $1.

只需1美元多一點。

The average wage in Slovakia is around $1,000 American a month.

斯洛伐克的平均月薪約為1000美元。

For just under a buck,

只需不到一美元，

you can also buy 2.2 lb of potatoes or a liter of milk.

你還可以買到2.2磅馬鈴薯或一公升牛奶。

Keeping with the theme of bad habits, 表達脈絡

繼續壞習慣的主題，

the cheapest place in the world to buy a pack of Marlboro Red cigarettes

世界上買一包萬寶路紅色香菸最便宜的地方

in 2016 was Nigeria at around 76 cents.

在2016年是奈及利亞，大約只需76美分。

Nigerians can also enjoy three cans of Coke for just over a dollar,

奈及利亞人還可以用一美元多一點享受三罐可樂，

a loaf of bread,

一條麵包，

and provided they live 1 km from the shop, 文法

而且如果他們住在離商店1公里遠的地方，

they can get a taxi for just $1.

他們只需1美元就能搭計程車。

The average wage in Nigeria is around $300 per month,

奈及利亞的平均月薪約為300美元，

with its minimum wage being one of the lowest in the world 用詞

其最低工資是世界上最低的之一

at 36 cents an hour.

每小時36美分。

Compare that to the modern Scandinavian nation of Finland, 表達脈絡

與現代斯堪地那維亞國家芬蘭相比，

where for $1 you can make use of a pristine porcelain bowl in a public bathroom. 片語搭配

在那裡，只需1美元你就可以使用公共洗手間裡一塵不染的瓷質馬桶。

The same amount of money in this country that has an average monthly wage of around $3,700

在這個平均月薪約為3700美元的國家，同樣的錢

will buy you 2.2 lb of potatoes.

可以買到2.2磅馬鈴薯。

Over the border in notoriously expensive Norway,

越過邊境，在以物價高昂著稱的挪威，

a dollar won't get you very far. 慣用語

一美元買不到什麼東西。

As we did with Switzerland,

就像我們在瑞士所做的那樣，

we had to dig deep to find $1 deals in Norway, 慣用語

我們在挪威必須努力尋找1美元的商品，

but we found that you can buy a packet of ramen noodles for that amount.

但我們發現，你可以用這個價錢買一包拉麵。

Norwegians are higher earners in terms of the global average,

就全球平均水準而言，挪威人是高收入者，

bringing in around $4,166 US a month. 片語動詞

每月收入約4166美元。

We found in Japan,

我們在日本發現，

a country certainly not synonymous with the word cheap, 用詞

這個國家顯然與「便宜」一詞不沾邊，

at the Japanese version of the dollar store,

在日本的百元店，

you can pick up a pair of fetching slippers, 片語動詞

你可以買到一雙迷人的拖鞋、

a pair of swimming goggles,

一副游泳護目鏡，

as well as an array of Hello Kitty merchandise.

以及一系列 Hello Kitty 商品。

Japan's average wage is around $3,000 per month.

日本的平均月薪約為3000美元。

Once you are fed, clothed,

當你吃飽穿暖，

and ready for some rest,

並準備休息一下時，

why not go watch a movie? 文法

為什麼不去看場電影呢？

According to a survey,

根據一項調查，

residents of Turkmenistan could have watched the highest-grossing movie in 2015, 文法

土庫曼的居民本可以只花1美元，

Guardians of the Galaxy,

觀看2015年票房最高的電影

for just $1.

《星際異攻隊》。

Bear in mind, 語氣意圖

但請記住，

though,

然而，

the average monthly salary for a Turkmen when that movie came out 片語動詞

那部電影上映時，土庫曼人的平均月薪

was around $200 per month.

約為每月200美元。

And so we come to the end of the show, 表達脈絡

節目到這裡就結束了，

knowing that in some countries 表達脈絡

我們了解到在某些國家

a fistful of American dollars is enough to have a grand old time, 慣用語

一把美元足以度過一段美好時光，

and in other places

而在其他地方

a buck alone is a paltry thing.

一美元根本微不足道。

We hope you've had fun,

希望你度過了愉快的時光，

and please let us know in the comments

請在留言中告訴我們

what you can buy for $1 in your own country.

在你的國家，1美元能買到什麼。

And if you liked this video,

如果你喜歡這支影片，

be sure to check out our other video called Americans versus Europeans.

一定要看看我們另一個名為《美國人對歐洲人》的影片。

Thanks for watching,

感謝觀看，

and as always,

像往常一樣，

don't forget to like,

別忘了按讚、

share,

分享，

and subscribe.

和訂閱。

See you next time.

下次見。