[zer00eyz]

Lets look at a neighbor that is on friendlier terms with the US: Romania.

This would be ridiculously low salary there.

In the past (over 10 years ago), when dealing with Russian contractors rates were much higher (think $20 US an HOUR as a floor, so 40k a year).

However this is pre Ukranine issues. The market for programers there may have dried up over night as everyone is dealing with sanctions and money moving issues.