Are people from wealthier countries less resilient, or do they just have different expectations?

I’m talking specifically about white-collar jobs, not blue-collar jobs.

Whenever I talk to Asians about their experiences living here, the common response is that they’re grateful for the opportunity. They often say that conditions back home are much worse, and that they’re here to build a better life. Most seem focused on saving as much money as possible by living frugally, staying in smaller apartments, cooking at home, being mindful about eating out, and limiting vacations.

But when I talk to Europeans, it often feels like it’s complaint after complaint. They talk about how expensive their 2-bedroom ocean-view apartment is, how beach club prices keep increasing, or how a normal 9-hour workday is soul-sucking.

I genuinely don’t understand it.

Theoretically, in this country they’re earning more than they would back home, and in many cases they seem to be treated better because of how they look. So where does all the negativity come from?

Is it a resilience issue? Different expectations? Or am I missing something?