I hate this, even programmers are forced to work in less budget. When dollars and other currencies are free to be printed and their value will not be reduced even if they are printed a lot more, then which ant is enforcing and stopping the governments to force their employees to work in a low budget?
They are free yes, but that doesn't meant that they should be printed freely. As someone who doesn't work there, sure you may think of it as easily as printing literally anything out of a printer. But, the market isn't just paper being transferred from one hand to another, its about trading from one hand to another. Its about setting a price for a commodity, one of which everyone accepts. One of which, a white collar worker would be able to afford easily.
See, wages were never meant to be an investment. Savings were. Wages were meant for humans to split apart, one of which is used for everyday expenses, and the other is split into various parts depending on the guy/girl themselves. If they invest it, sure feel free. Investment is an option, not a requirement.