Yep. I’ve been abroad 5 years. My parents have visited me once. One friend from my hometown has visited me once ever. I put in way more effort seeing them 1-2x a year than they do to see me….

So when I need to save money I don’t mind backing down for one year.

I live in France and I personally know 4k+ net is considered top 10% (gross per year is about ~100k EUR). I think that 7k value in your source is net meaning the gross value per year is not 80k, but rather 140-150k.

Still a huge difference from the USA, I won’t argue that. But no, someone earning 80k a year gross in France (which is what you’re saying comparing to 400k USD) is not in the top 1%. I guarantee it.