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Chinese National's High Delivery Driver Earnings in Luxembourg Spark Outrage Online

From Liberty Times · () Chinese

Translated from Chinese, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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News Named sources Context piece
  • A Chinese national working as a delivery driver in Luxembourg reportedly earns 5,000 to 6,000 euros per month.
  • The high income, shared by a Chinese netizen, has caused a stir among Chinese social media users.
  • Luxembourg's high cost of living is reflected in food delivery orders costing 50 to 100 euros.

A Chinese national has reportedly found lucrative work delivering food in Luxembourg, a landlocked country in Western Europe. The individual, who relocated from Zhejiang province, claims to earn between 5,000 and 6,000 euros (approximately $5,400 to $6,500 USD) per month. This income has sparked significant discussion and surprise among Chinese netizens.

The delivery driver reportedly works about 42 hours a week, driving a Tesla. The high earnings are partly attributed to the substantial cost of living in Luxembourg, where a single food delivery order can range from 50 to 100 euros or more. Customers frequently tip, with amounts often reaching double the standard 5 euro tip, according to the report.

I feel a bit uncomfortable, I'm going to sleep now.

— Chinese NetizenA reaction from a Chinese netizen upon seeing the reported income of a delivery driver in Luxembourg.

One day's earnings for the driver, spanning six hours and 36 deliveries, amounted to 255 euros. Of this, 135 euros came from tips alone, with the platform paying the remaining 120 euros. The report highlights that a single day's earnings could cover a week's rent, underscoring the economic disparity.

The revelation has led to strong reactions online, with some users expressing disbelief and others jokingly urging the driver to return home and invest their earnings. The report, shared by the X account 'Li Laoshi Bu Shi Ni Laoshi,' has amplified the discussion about economic opportunities abroad versus within China.

Please, hurry back. Take out a loan, buy a car, buy a house, become the richest person.

— Chinese NetizenAnother comment from a Chinese netizen expressing a mix of disbelief and perhaps envy regarding the reported earnings.
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Originally published by Liberty Times in Chinese. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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