Cost of Cyberliving

Internet cafes are often heralded as a simple route online. But in many countries, the cost of one hour of Internet access can wipe out a day’s wage. This map shows sample hourly rates at Internet cafes and the percentage of people living on $1 per day in 26 nations.

Sources: Prices collected from cafes between April 7, 2004, and May 12, 2004; United Nations

CYBERCAFE RATES
Country Rate in U.S.$/hour	Afghanistan	$1.00	Algeria	$1.40	Argentina	$3.00	Australia	$7.50	Austria	$6.00	Azerbaijan

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