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  • I think the average construction worker in Chengdu made around $3 to $4 per hour building this. Not sure of the safety conditions.

    • According to https://www.statista.com/statistics/278351/average-wage-of-employed-persons-in-urban-units-in-china/ it's about $6 USD per hour. Note that the cost of living for a single person is ~$495.3 per month excluding rent, which costs ~$181.54 per month according to https://www.numbeo.com/cost-of-living/in/Chengdu, which seems about right. I only found 4 deaths and if there are any more they haven't been reported, though anecdotally I've never heard screaming around construction sites.

      • $6 now. What about 15 years ago? Rent in the city is $181/mo? That would be for a 1 bedroom outside the city. Double that for room for a family and you might be able to just get by paycheck to paycheck. While living in a polluted city(another money saving tactic)

        Edit: I believe migrant workers played a large role in building this. Where did they live? Likely in employer provided housing. Yes. Proper sanitation? Likely no. Imagine the outcry using this cheap technique to build in Toronto.

        • outside the city

          i swear i included that it was outside the centre... apparently i didn't, sorry

          Double that for room for a family

          the source includes prices for 3-bedroom flats

          While living in a polluted city

          fair but that's not exactly a construction safety condition

          and it's not much either. the AQI there is squarely in the 50s, which is moderate, which means

          Unusually sensitive people: Consider reducing prolonged or heavy exertion. Watch for symptoms such as coughing or shortness of breath. These are signs to take it easier. Everyone else: It's a good day to be active outside.

          i can't believe this is the official fed AQI language ngl it reads as if it was translated copy

          What about 15 years ago?

          if you really think it would change that much i think you should prove it

          Imagine the outcry using this cheap technique to build in Toronto.

          a lot more people everywhere live paycheck to paycheck as migrant workers than you probably think

    • You can think whatever you like I suppose, but it helps if you provide a source.

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