Indeed, this is like living in the modern world.  Everything uses money.  Maybe the OP can consider staying in the jungle and become a farmer. LOL. You cannot spend your whole life chasing money for wealth, marriage is a choice you can make at any age and regarding paying taxes in my opinion is important, the state cannot guarantee the lives of its people without any assistance from public taxes.  It's selfish if you demand a lot from the country but don't want to contribute taxes.  Tax is important but the amount that needs to be considered so as not to burden.