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[–] ms_lane@lemmy.world 1 points 4 days ago (1 children)

Only 40%?

Probably closer to 90% here in Australia. Only the rich can afford to holiday.

[–] paranoia@feddit.dk 3 points 4 days ago

I think you are severely overestimating the amount of money needed for a holiday, or your social cohort is quite far below the average income skewing your idea of what is rich, and how many people are "rich".

Australians are pretty well paid overall and get 20 days of paid holidays a year. A quick Google says that 55% of Australians have a passport. Okay, travel from Australia is expensive, but people definitely do it every few years.

Survey from 2023 states:
The majority of Australians surveyed (85%) have been on holiday in the last five years

More than 90% of 18-27 year olds surveyed have been on holiday in the last five years.

https://www.budgetdirect.com.au/travel-insurance/research/average-holiday-cost-statistics.html