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Living and Costs in Night City
Apr 24, 2025
Cost of Living in Night City
Introduction
Night City, a fictional and dangerous city from Cyberpunk 2077, is deemed unlivable for sane individuals.
Exploring the cost and experience of living and working in Night City.
Basic Living Requirements
Basic Needs:
Food, water, and shelter are essential.
Additional Needs:
Transportation, medical care, taxes, and lifestyle needs.
Character Setup
Character:
Vic, a single adult male with technical skills.
Currency:
Euro dollars (Eddies) are used; need to determine its value.
Currency Conversion
Vending Machine Prices:
Pie: 5 Eddies ($2.50 equivalent)
Soda: 9 Eddies (6 times usual price in USD)
Conversion Challenges:
Inflation and video game economics affect conversion.
Reddit suggestion: $3 USD to 1 Eddie.
Vicโs Salary
Average Salary:
Estimated at 22,000 Eddies per year.
Housing in Night City
Rent Prices:
Glenn Apartment: 80,000 Eddies/month.
Mega Buildings: Estimated at 10,000 Eddies/year.
Affordable Living:
Adjust rent interpretation to yearly costs due to unrealistic monthly rent prices.
Additional Expenses
Taxes:
Estimated at 5,500 Eddies/year.
Groceries:
Adjusted for Night City conditions, about 2,400 Eddies/year.
Transportation
Public Transport:
Encart Line estimated at 1,920 Eddies/year.
Security and Medical Needs
Weapons:
Basic protection from crime and cyber threats.
Medical Insurance:
Trauma Team Silver Plan: Not affordable.
Exploring cheaper options.
Cyberware Maintenance:
Necessary for work but costly.
Alternative Living Considerations
Pacifica/Dogtown:
Potential for zero rent but high risks.
Requires self-sufficiency and protection.
Conclusion
Survival Threshold:
At least 20,000 Eddies per year needed.
Risks:
High danger with little safety, making survival difficult but possible.
Social Commentary:
Despite challenges, life persists in Night City.
Sponsorship
War Thunder:
Vehicle combat game with a free bonus pack available.
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