Inflation is one point where nothing really matters and I guess added pressures if they start to add up, like incremental house rents and price hike of commodities corruption sometimes money laundering contribute to worsen comforts.
Living a decent life, the required money cant be specific, since the size of family, background, personal demands and expense criteria are different to person to person.
But here in my locality, I guess 1k USD is suitable to live a "decent" life, but still they would depend on expenditure habits.
in which country do you live? just to have a picture based on the 1k for a decent life!
also sorry for the late reply!