No doubt the two aren’t always connected, but in the US at least, 8gb isnt exactly breaking the average American household’s bank. And if it is, yeah I’d argue they’re doing something wrong in their decisions. One could mow a few lawns and have enough cash to keep up with the modern requirements of an OS.

If you’re strugging to afford an 8GB RAM chip, you may want to reconsider some of your life choices. Even with current market prices.